Adjusted Gross Margin Expansion
Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross margin of 45.7% in Q1, up 350 basis points YoY versus 42.2%; GAAP gross margin was 64.9% (inflated by tariff recovery). Company recorded a $140M IEEPA tariff receivable and reduced COGS by ~ $120M (of which $103M related to prior-year tariffs).
Top-Line Ahead of Guidance Despite Year-over-Year Decline
Q1 net sales of $536 million came in ahead of guidance (~$530M) though down 8% YoY from $584M. Management reiterated full-year net sales guidance of approximately $2.71 billion (also down ~8% YoY).
Raised Full-Year Profitability Outlook
Company increased fiscal 2027 non-GAAP net income guidance to $95M–$99M (non-GAAP EPS $2.15–$2.25, up from $2.00–$2.10) and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $178M–$182M (from $158M–$162M).
Strong Cash Position and Liquidity
Ended Q1 with $394M in cash (up from $258M a year ago) and over $800M in available liquidity; inventories down 8% YoY, which supports working capital health and margin improvement.
Meaningful Direct-to-Consumer and Owned-Brand Momentum
DTC sales across the portfolio increased close to 40% YoY. Donna Karan sales grew ~40% in Q1; donnakaran.com up nearly 60%; DKNY.com up over 40% and North American DTC stores delivered double-digit comps. Handbags and accessories were standouts.
Retail Business Growth
Retail segment net sales increased to $41M in Q1 from $36M a year ago; comparable store sales improved for Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan and DKNY.
Strategic Marc Jacobs Acquisition
Announced acquisition structure (~$500M investment) to own 100% of the operating company and a 50/50 JV with WHP Global for the Marc Jacobs IP. Management expects the deal to be dilutive in year one but accretive thereafter and sees multi-year potential to reach ~$1B in annual revenues for G-III from the brand.
Inventory and Tariff Benefits to Favorably Impact Margins
Recorded an approximate $20M reduction in carrying value of inventory related to previously capitalized tariffs; company expects the inventory/tariff benefits to favorably impact COGS and gross margin over the balance of fiscal 2027.