Q2 2024 Crocs Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Crocs Inc (CROX) reported second quarter revenue of over $1.1 billion, the highest in the company's history, exceeding guidance.
- Adjusted gross margin expanded by 330 basis points to 61.4%, and adjusted earnings per share grew by 12% to $4.01.
- Record free cash flow enabled the company to pay down $200 million in debt and repurchase $175 million of common stock.
- International revenue grew 22% year-over-year, with exceptional growth in China (over 70%) and Australia.
- The sandal category strengthened, with new styles like the Getaway and Miami performing well, contributing to overall growth.
- HEYDUDE brand revenues were down 17.5% year-over-year, with wholesale revenues down 24% and DTC channel down 8%.
- The North American market showed cautious consumer behavior, leading to a flat revenue outlook for the second half of the year.
- Increased SG&A expenses by 19% year-over-year, driven by investments in talent, marketing, and DTC, impacting operating margins.
- HEYDUDE's wholesale business remains challenging, with expectations of continued difficulties in the second half of the year.
- The company anticipates a more promotional market environment, which could impact margins and overall profitability.
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Certain financial metrics that we refer to as adjusted or non-GAAP are non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation of these amounts to their GAAP counterparts is contained in the press release we issued earlier this morning. All revenue growth rates will be cited on a constant currency basis, unless otherwise stated at this time,
I'll turn the call over to Andrew Rees, Crocs, Inc. Chief Executive Officer.
Thank you, Erinn, and
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