VF Corp Q3 operating income elevates 30% to $656 million

During the third quarter, revenue from continuing operations climbed 8 per cent to $3.9 billion. Excluding acquisitions net of divestitures, revenue inched up 7 per cent. International revenue hiked 5 per cent including a 1-percentage point revenue growth contribution from acquisitions net of divestitures.

Active segment revenue increased 16 percent including a 25 percent growth in Vans brand revenue. Revenue from outdoor segment climbed 11 per cent including a 14 percent gain in The North Face brand revenue and a 4-percentage point revenue growth contribution from acquisitions.

Direct-to-consumer revenue jumped 10 per cent including a 1-percentage point revenue growth contribution from acquisitions net of divestitures.  Digital revenue increased 24 per cent.

"VF's third quarter results were fueled by strong growth in our largest brands and balanced growth across the core dimensions of our portfolio," said Steve Rendle, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Inventories were up 9 per cent compared with the same period last year. Excluding the impact of acquisitions net of divestitures, inventories grew 7 per cent. The company also returned approximately $700 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company has $3.8 billion remaining under its current share repurchase authorisation.

For full year fiscal 2019, revenue is now expected to increase approximately 12 per cent to at least $13.8 billion. International revenue is likely to climb 10 per cent to 11 per cent versus the previous expectation of a 12 per cent to 13 per cent jump. Adjusted earnings per share is now expected to be $3.73, including an additional $45 million, or $0.09 per share, of incremental investment, reflecting an increase of 19 per cent.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India