NASDAQ$CROX

Crocs Inc · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Crocs delivered a strong third quarter, exceeding guidance, with Crocs Brand leading the growth and HEYDUDE undergoing strategic adjustments.

Crocs, Inc. reported strong Q3 2023 results with revenues exceeding $1 billion, a 6% increase over the previous year. The Crocs Brand saw double-digit revenue growth, while the company took steps to manage the HEYDUDE marketplace strategy. Diluted EPS increased by 5.5% to $2.87, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 9.4% to $3.25.

  • Consolidated revenues increased by 6.2% to $1,045.7 million.
  • Crocs Brand revenues grew by 11.6% to $798.8 million, driven by growth in Asia and North America.
  • HEYDUDE Brand revenues decreased by 8.3% to $246.9 million.
  • Operating margin was 26.2%, and adjusted operating margin was 28.3%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.05B

Previous: $985M+6.2%
EPS (adj)

$3.25

Previous: $2.97+9.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$86.4M

Previous: -$89.6M+3.6%
Free Cash Flow

$90.6M

Previous: $79.8M+13.6%
Net Income

$177M

Previous: $169M+4.5%
Operating Income

$274M

Previous: $264M+3.7%
Gross Profit

$582M

Previous: $541M+7.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$127M

Previous: $143M-10.9%
Total Assets

$4.58B

Previous: $4.54B+0.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.66M

Previous: $7.89M-3.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Crocs · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.05B

Q3 2023+6.2%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Crocs · $247M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023

  • HEYDUDE Brand
    $247M-8.4%

Forward guidance

For Q4 2023, Crocs expects revenues to decline approximately 1% to 4% compared to Q4 2022, resulting in revenues of approximately $903 million to $938 million. Adjusted operating margin is expected to be approximately 21.0%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are projected to be between $2.05 and $2.35.

Tailwinds

  • Revenues for the Crocs Brand to grow approximately 12% to 13% on a reported basis for full year 2023.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share to now be between $11.55 and $11.85 for full year 2023.
  • Company expects revenues of approximately $3,905 to $3,940 million for full year 2023.
  • Adjusted operating margin to now be approximately 27.0% for full year 2023.
  • Capital expenditures to now be approximately $125 to $135 million for full year 2023.

Headwinds

  • Revenues to decline approximately 1% to 4% compared to fourth quarter 2022.
  • Adjusted operating margin of approximately 21.0% for Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.05 to $2.35 for Q4 2023.
  • Revenues for the HEYDUDE Brand to now grow approximately 4% to 6% on a reported basis for full year 2023, implying a decline of approximately 4% to 6% including the period prior to the HEYDUDE acquisition.
  • Combined GAAP tax rate to be approximately 23% and non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 20% for full year 2023.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.5%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

34 / 65 earnings

Positive

+27.3%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-23.3%

Q2 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.6%+2.8%+18.4%
Q4 2025+19.0%+20.8%-5.8%
Q3 2025-2.4%-7.1%+0.3%
Q1 2025+9.8%+19.4%+0.7%
Q4 2024+23.9%+20.8%+11.0%
Q3 2024-21.0%-23.1%-23.5%
Q2 2024-8.2%-5.7%+8.8%
Q1 2024+6.9%+13.1%+17.2%
Q4 2023+9.8%+6.7%+18.3%
Q3 2023-4.0%-3.4%+21.9%
Q2 2023-9.7%-10.7%-20.2%
Q1 2023-16.3%-18.7%-27.8%
Q4 2022+4.6%-5.5%-4.6%
Q3 2022+27.3%+23.7%+55.1%
Q2 2022-4.9%-8.3%-8.2%
Q1 2022-15.7%-24.9%-15.7%
Q4 2021-18.9%-21.7%-17.9%
Q3 2021+10.2%+13.5%+29.1%
Q2 2021+9.4%+7.3%+18.3%
Q1 2021+16.0%+18.0%+20.0%
Q4 2020-6.5%-7.7%-6.5%
Q3 2020+3.2%+0.2%+14.8%
Q2 2020-3.8%-2.6%+10.1%
Q1 2020-7.7%+1.8%+14.6%
Q4 2019-22.7%-23.0%-46.8%
Q3 2019+5.0%+7.4%+4.7%
Q2 2019+7.2%+8.7%-2.4%
Q1 2019-13.9%-18.0%-32.0%
Q4 2018-11.9%-11.5%-9.7%
Q3 2018+18.3%+23.8%+16.6%
Q2 2018+0.8%+2.3%+14.7%
Q1 2018+3.7%+5.6%+22.4%
Q4 2017-8.2%-3.9%+15.5%
Q3 2017+2.5%+9.7%+12.0%
Q2 2017+10.0%+16.2%+15.8%
Q1 2017+11.9%+5.0%+15.5%
Q4 2016+8.4%+7.2%+6.3%
Q3 2016-2.8%+8.3%-2.6%
Q2 2016-23.3%-23.9%-22.5%
Q1 2016+23.5%
Q4 2015-6.4%
Q3 2015-8.0%
Q2 2015+11.3%
Q1 2015+8.2%
Q4 2014+4.8%
Q3 2014-2.2%
Q2 2014+12.2%
Q1 2014+1.6%
Q4 2013+2.9%
Q3 2013-6.7%
Q2 2013-21.7%
Q1 2013+5.1%
Q4 2012+1.4%
Q4 2011-1.0%
Q3 2012-22.2%
Q2 2012+16.7%
Q1 2011+0.7%
Q1 2012-9.6%
Q4 2009-3.9%
Q3 2011+3.6%
Q3 2010+3.6%
Q4 2010-9.6%
Q2 2010-9.6%
Q2 2011-9.6%
Q1 2010+0.2%

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