Q1 Rundown: G-III (NASDAQ:GIII) Vs Other Apparel and Accessories Stocks

Looking back on apparel and accessories stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including G-III (NASDAQ:GIII) and its peers.

Thanks to social media and the internet, not only are styles changing more frequently today than in decades past but also consumers are shifting the way they buy their goods, favoring omnichannel and e-commerce experiences. Some apparel and accessories companies have made concerted efforts to adapt while those who are slower to move may fall behind.

The 17 apparel and accessories stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 0.5% below.

Luckily, apparel and accessories stocks have performed well with share prices up 11.1% on average since the latest earnings results.

G-III (NASDAQ:GIII)

Founded as a small leather goods business, G-III (NASDAQ:GIII) is a fashion and apparel conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of brands.

G-III reported revenues of $583.6 million, down 4.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 0.6%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.

Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “G-III delivered solid first quarter results, marked by earnings that exceeded the high end of guidance. Our performance was fueled by double-digit growth of our key owned brands, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld and Donna Karan, which largely offset the exit of the Calvin Klein jeans and sportswear businesses. These results underscore the strong demand and desirability of our brand portfolio and are a testament to our team’s outstanding execution.”

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 11.6% since reporting and currently trades at $24.45.

Read our full report on G-III here, it’s free.

Best Q1: Levi's (NYSE:LEVI)

Credited for inventing the first pair of blue jeans in 1873, Levi's (NYSE:LEVI) is an apparel company renowned for its iconic denim products and classic American style.

Levi's reported revenues of $1.45 billion, up 6.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 5.8%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ constant currency revenue estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Levi's pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 7% since reporting. It currently trades at $21.12.

Is now the time to buy Levi's? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q1: Movado (NYSE:MOV)

With its watches displayed in 20 museums around the world, Movado (NYSE:MOV) is a watchmaking company with a portfolio of watch brands and accessories.

Movado reported revenues of $131.8 million, down 1.9% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 7.3%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Movado delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 2.2% since the results and currently trades at $17.07.

Read our full analysis of Movado’s results here.

Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI)

A classic American staple founded in 1901, Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) is a clothing company known for its array of basic apparel including innerwear and activewear.

Hanesbrands reported revenues of $760.1 million, up 2.1% year on year. This result met analysts’ expectations. It was a strong quarter as it also produced an impressive beat of analysts’ constant currency revenue estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Hanesbrands had the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers. The stock is down 2.7% since reporting and currently trades at $4.75.

Read our full, actionable report on Hanesbrands here, it’s free.

ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP)

Founded to revolutionize thrifting, ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP) is a leading online fashion resale marketplace offering a wide selection of gently-used clothing and accessories.

ThredUp reported revenues of $71.29 million, up 10.5% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

ThredUp scored the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is up 88.9% since reporting and currently trades at $8.37.

Read our full, actionable report on ThredUp here, it’s free.

Market Update

As a result of the Fed’s rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has come down from frothy levels post-pandemic. The general rise in the price of goods and services is trending towards the Fed’s 2% goal as of late, which is good news. The higher rates that fought inflation also didn't slow economic activity enough to catalyze a recession. So far, soft landing. This, combined with recent rate cuts (half a percent in September 2024 and a quarter percent in November 2024) have led to strong stock market performance in 2024. The icing on the cake for 2024 returns was Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. Presidential Election in early November, sending major indices to all-time highs in the week following the election. Still, debates around the health of the economy and the impact of potential tariffs and corporate tax cuts remain, leaving much uncertainty around 2025.

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