Foot Locker Inc
FL
$24.01 -0.37%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Apparel Retail
Q1 2024
Published: Apr 30, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.88B down 5.5% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.08 decreased by 70% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 26.2%
  • Net income of 8.00M
  • ""Comps declined 1.8%, which was in line with our expectations of down flat to low single digits... our overall first half results are trending in line with our expectations and we still expect a return to positive comp growth."" - Mary Dillon

Foot Locker Inc (FL) Financial Results Q1 2024: Navigating Market Challenges and Strategic Initiatives

Executive Summary

Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL) reported a solid start to Q1 2024, showing resilience amidst ongoing challenges in the consumer discretionary space characterized by high inflation and changing consumer habits. Revenue totaled $1.879 billion, representing a decline of 5.5% year-over-year, yet inline with management's expectations of flat to low single-digit declines. The company managed to maintain a gross profit margin of 26.2%, though it was slightly below the previous year. Key insights from management emphasized the impact of their strategic 'Lace Up' plan, aimed at evolving the brand and driving improved customer experiences across their retail networks. Despite the operational hurdles, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.22, reflecting disciplined expense management.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

1.88B
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-5.53%

Gross Profit

493.00M
26.24% margin
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-9.71%

Operating Income

32.00M
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-31.91%

Net Income

8.00M
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-71.43%

EPS

0.08
QoQ: 6.01% | YoY:-70.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue:** $1.879 billion, down 5.5% YoY, remained flat compared to the previous quarter.
  • **Net Income:** $8 million, translating to a net income margin of 0.4%, significantly lower than the previous year.
  • **Gross Profit Margin:** 26.2%, a decline of 120 basis points YoY.
  • **Operating Income:** $32 million, with a corresponding operating margin of 1.7%.
  • **EPS (Diluted):** $0.0849, with a YoY EPS decline of 70%.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2024 1,961.00 -0.35 +4.4% View
Q2 2024 1,900.00 -0.13 -20.3% View
Q1 2024 1,879.00 0.08 -5.5% View