Destination XL Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG) reported a strong second quarter for fiscal 2022 with total sales reaching $144.6 million, a 4.4% increase over the previous year. Comparable sales rose 6.1%, driven by higher average order values and improved digital engagement. Net income was $56.9 million or $0.85 per diluted share, bolstered by a tax benefit of $35.5 million. The company raised its FY'22 sales guidance to a range of $520 million to $540 million. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $25.9 million, down from last year’s $29.8 million.
- Comparable sales increased 6.1% driven by higher average order values and digital transformation.
- Raised FY'22 sales guidance from $510-$530 million to $520-$540 million.
- Net income rose significantly to $56.9 million from $24.5 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA declined to $25.9 million from $29.8 million year-over-year.
- Cash flow from operations decreased to $23.8 million from $42.2 million in the prior year.
Second Quarter Comparable Sales up
Second Quarter EPS
Raises FY'22 Sales Guidance Range to
CANTON, Mass., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading omni-channel specialty retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes, today reported operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 and raised sales guidance for the fiscal year.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Total sales for the second quarter were
$144.6 million , up4.4% from$138.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 increased6.1% as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. - Net income for the second quarter was
$56.9 million , or$0.85 per diluted share, and includes a tax benefit for the release of our tax valuation allowance of$35.5 million , or$0.53 per diluted share. This compares to net income of$24.5 million , or$0.36 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was
$25.9 million compared to$29.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, or an adjusted EBITDA margin of17.9% compared to21.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. - Cash flow from operations for the first six months of fiscal 2022 was
$23.8 million as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2021 of$42.2 million . Free cash flow was$19.8 million , as compared to$40.5 million for the first six months of 2021, with the decrease primarily due to inventory build, capital expenditures and incentive payouts. - During the first six months of fiscal 2022, we utilized free cash flow to repurchase approximately 2.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately
$12.7 million . - At July 30, 2022, total cash was
$22.2 million with no outstanding debt, compared to total debt, net of cash, of$11.0 million at July 31, 2021. Availability under our credit facility was$85.1 million at July 30, 2022, as compared to$65.1 million at July 31, 2021.
Management’s Comments
“We are pleased to report another strong quarter of sales growth and earnings which exceeded our internal expectations. During the second quarter, comparable sales increased
“The brand repositioning strategy has reduced our promotional posture and also impacted clearance inventory levels which are the lowest they’ve been in years. We are in a healthy inventory position, having been able to replenish many of our categories that were depleted a year ago and our financial position remains very strong. We delivered another quarter of strong free cash flow, we continued to execute our share buyback program, and we have no debt and full availability under our credit facility. We also released substantially all of our tax valuation allowance, which reflects our expectation to utilize our deferred tax assets in the future and provides a significant boost in shareholders’ equity onto our balance sheet,” said Harvey Kanter, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
“As we look towards the back half of fiscal 2022, I’m very encouraged by our business. We are off to another solid start in Q3 with an August month-to-date comp increase in the mid-single digits. In 2021, we had exceptional revenues coming out of the pandemic on an extremely low-cost base. In 2022, we are making deliberate and purposeful investments, specifically in marketing and attracting and retaining talent, to propel sustainable growth. We are also moving towards a more normalized EBITDA margin this year as compared to 2021’s extraordinarily high EBITDA margin. Today we are raising our guidance to a range of
Second Quarter Results
Sales
Total sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 were
Sales for the second quarter exceeded our plan, driven primarily by an increase in dollars per transaction. This increase is attributable to a combination of factors, including less markdowns from fewer promotions, deeper penetration in high ticket categories such as tailored clothing, and less clearance inventory available for sale. The growth in our direct business of
Compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019, the last normalized selling year, our comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 were up
Gross Margin
For the second quarter of fiscal 2022, our gross margin rate, inclusive of occupancy costs, was
Our gross margin rate improved by 40 basis points, driven by a 50 basis point improvement in occupancy cost offset by a 10 basis point decrease in merchandise margins as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The 50 basis point improvement in occupancy costs was due to the increased leverage from sales as well as a decrease of approximately
Selling, General & Administrative
As a percentage of sales, SG&A (selling, general and administrative) expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 were
On a dollar basis, SG&A expenses increased by
Management views SG&A expenses through two primary cost centers: Customer Facing Costs and Corporate Support Costs. Customer Facing Costs, which include store payroll, marketing and other store and direct operating costs, represented
Impairment of Assets
During the second quarter of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, the Company recorded non-cash gains of
Interest Expense
Interest expense for second quarter of fiscal 2022 was
Income Taxes
Since the end of fiscal 2013, we have had a full valuation allowance against our deferred taxes assets. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we determined that it was more likely than not that the majority of our deferred tax assets will be realized. In reaching this determination, the Company considered the cumulative three years of profitability, its expectations regarding the generation of future taxable income as well as the overall improvement in the Company's business and its current market position. As a result, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company recognized a tax benefit related to the release of approximately
Net Income
For the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded net income of
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 was
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was
Cash Flow
Cash flow from operations for the first six months of fiscal 2022 was
Our capital expenditures for the past two years have been limited due to the pandemic. For fiscal 2022, we expect our capital expenditures will be approximately
For the six months ended | |||||||||
(in millions) | July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | |||||||
Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP basis) | $ | 23.8 | $ | 42.2 | |||||
Capital expenditures | (4.1 | ) | (1.7 | ) | |||||
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 19.8 | $ | 40.5 |
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see “Non-GAAP Measures” below and reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures that follow in the tables below.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
At July 30, 2022, we had a cash balance of
As of July 30, 2022, our inventory increased approximately
As of July 30, 2022, we released substantially all of our tax valuation allowance, which increased our long-term assets and shareholders’ equity by
Stock Repurchase Program
In March 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to
Retail Store Information
Total retail square footage has steadily decreased since the end of fiscal 2019:
Year End 2019 | Year End 2020 | Year End 2021 | At July 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
# of Stores | Sq Ft. (000’s) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000’s) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000’s) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000’s) | |||||||||||||||||
DXL retail | 228 | 1,729 | 226 | 1,718 | 220 | 1,678 | 218 | 1,664 | ||||||||||||||||
DXL outlets | 17 | 82 | 17 | 82 | 16 | 80 | 16 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||
CMXL retail | 50 | 164 | 46 | 152 | 35 | 115 | 31 | 103 | ||||||||||||||||
CMXL outlets | 28 | 85 | 22 | 66 | 19 | 57 | 19 | 57 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 323 | 2,060 | 311 | 2,018 | 290 | 1,930 | 284 | 1,904 |
We are reviewing white space opportunities in markets where our store footprint is underpenetrated and relocation opportunities where we have an existing Casual Male XL store. We believe that our store portfolio is a vital asset to our business strategy and we expect to continue to invest in stores over the next several years as we further strengthen the store portfolio. Over the next three to five years, based on our preliminary store development plan, we believe that we could potentially open up to 50 new and relocated stores.
Digital Commerce Information
The Company distributes its licensed branded and private label products directly to consumers through its stores, website, and third-party marketplaces. Digital commerce sales, which we also refer to as direct sales, are defined as sales that originate online, whether through our website, at the store level or through a third-party marketplace. Our direct business is a critical component of our business and an area of significant growth opportunity for us. Our comparable sales in our direct business increased
Financial Outlook
Based on the strength of our year-to-date fiscal 2022 results, we are raising our sales guidance for fiscal 2022 to a range of
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to review its financial results on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
To participate in the live webcast, please pre-register at: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI130db2476f56490e89e68817dc199767. Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number, and unique PIN.
For listen-only, please join and register at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/qmwsyd38. An archived version of the webcast may be accessed by visiting the "Events" section of the Company's investor relations website for up to one year.
During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends. The Company’s responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.
Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, projections about EBITDA margin for fiscal 2022 and free cash flow. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures is not in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered superior to or as a substitute for net income, net income per diluted share or cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, not all companies calculate non-GAAP financial measures in the same manner and, accordingly, the non-GAAP measures presented in this release may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. The Company believes the inclusion of these non-GAAP measures help investors gain a better understanding of the Company’s performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods, and that they are useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the Company's operating results, when reviewed in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financial statements. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP measures are provided in the tables below. The Company has not reconciled forward-looking adjusted EBITDA margin contained in this press release to its most directly comparable GAAP measure, as such reconciliation would require unreasonable efforts at this time to estimate and quantify with a reasonable degree of certainty various necessary GAAP components, including for example those related to impairment and tax items, that may arise during the year. These components and other factors could materially impact the amount of the future directly comparable GAAP measure, which may differ significantly from non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and adjusted for asset impairment charges. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA divided by total sales. The Company believes that providing adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin is useful to investors to evaluate the Company’s performance and are key metrics to measure profitability and economic productivity.
Free cash flow is a metric that management uses to monitor liquidity. Management believes this metric is important to investors because it demonstrates the Company’s ability to strengthen liquidity while supporting its capital projects and new store growth. Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities, less capital expenditures and excludes the mandatory and discretionary repayment of debt.
About Destination XL Group, Inc.
Destination XL Group, Inc. is the leading retailer of Men’s Big + Tall apparel that delivers a Big + Tall shopping experience that fits -- fits his body, fits his style, fits his life. Subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. operate DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores and Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, and a digital commerce website, DXL.com, and mobile app which offer a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for Big + Tall men. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "DXLG." For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website: https://investor.dxl.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and information contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our guidance for fiscal 2022, including expected sales and adjusted EBITDA margin; expected sales trends in the second half of fiscal 2022; our expected marketing costs for fiscal 2022; our ability to continue to attract new customers; expected increased freight costs and increased costs for certain raw materials; expected capital expenditure in fiscal 2022; expected gross margin rate for fiscal 2022; expectations regarding the realizability of our deferred tax assets, our ability to manage and maintain sufficient inventory; and expected changes in our store portfolio and plan for new or relocated stores. The discussion of forward-looking information requires management of the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions regarding the Company's strategic direction and the effect of such plans on the Company's financial results. The Company's actual results and the implementation of its plans and operations may differ materially from forward-looking statements made by the Company. The Company encourages readers of forward-looking information concerning the Company to refer to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 17, 2022, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that set forth certain risks and uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and direction of the Company, including risks relating to: the global COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Company’s results of operations; the impact of rising inflation and the Russian invasion on Ukraine on the global economy; supply chain challenges due to ongoing global supply chain disruption; potential labor shortages; and the Company’s ability to execute on its digital and store strategy and ability to grow its market share, predict customer tastes and fashion trends, forecast sales growth trends and compete successfully in the United States men’s big and tall apparel market.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this release. Subsequent events or circumstances occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update such statements occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update such statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||
July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 144,634 | $ | 138,590 | $ | 272,289 | $ | 250,084 | ||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold including occupancy | 69,316 | 66,988 | 133,104 | 127,649 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 75,318 | 71,602 | 139,185 | 122,435 | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 49,461 | 41,776 | 96,058 | 78,894 | ||||||||||||||||
Impairment (gain) of assets | (47 | ) | (365 | ) | (398 | ) | (1,017 | ) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,992 | 4,389 | 7,979 | 8,889 | ||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 53,406 | 45,800 | 103,639 | 86,766 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 21,912 | 25,802 | 35,546 | 35,669 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (100 | ) | (925 | ) | (243 | ) | (2,067 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes | 21,812 | 24,877 | 35,303 | 33,602 | ||||||||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (35,130 | ) | 426 | (35,027 | ) | 454 | ||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 56,942 | $ | 24,451 | $ | 70,330 | $ | 33,148 | ||||||||||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.91 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 1.11 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.50 | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 62,688 | 63,527 | 63,384 | 62,840 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 66,670 | 67,615 | 67,519 | 65,938 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||
July 30, 2022, January 29, 2022 and July 31, 2021 | |||||||||||
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July 30, | January 29, | July 31, | |||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,176 | $ | 15,506 | $ | 5,845 | |||||
Inventories | 96,728 | 81,764 | 73,368 | ||||||||
Other current assets | 9,954 | 8,725 | 7,767 | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 39,763 | 44,442 | 48,808 | ||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 127,443 | 127,812 | 124,946 | ||||||||
Intangible assets | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 35,538 | — | — | ||||||||
Other assets | 567 | 559 | 568 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 333,319 | $ | 279,958 | $ | 262,452 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 27,962 | $ | 25,165 | $ | 19,877 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 36,092 | 40,969 | 32,071 | ||||||||
Operating leases | 151,570 | 155,605 | 159,244 | ||||||||
Long-term debt | — | — | 16,834 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | 117,695 | 58,219 | 34,426 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 333,319 | $ | 279,958 | $ | 262,452 |
CERTAIN COLUMNS IN THE FOLLOWING TABLES MAY NOT FOOT DUE TO ROUNDING | ||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||
July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
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Net income (GAAP basis) | $ | 56.9 | $ | 24.5 | $ | 70.3 | $ | 33.1 | ||||||||||||
Add back: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment (gain) of assets | (0.0 | ) | (0.4 | ) | - | (0.4 | ) | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (35.1 | ) | 0.4 | (35.0 | ) | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.1 | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4.0 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 8.9 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 25.9 | $ | 29.8 | $ | 43.1 | $ | 43.5 | ||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 144.6 | $ | 138.6 | $ | 272.3 | $ | 250.1 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP), as a percentage of sales | 17.9 | % | 21.5 | % | 15.8 | % | 17.4 | % | ||||||||||||
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW | |||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||
For the six months ended | |||||||||
(in millions) | July 30, 2022 | July 31, 2021 | |||||||
Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP basis) | $ | 23.8 | $ | 42.2 | |||||
Capital expenditures | (4.1 | ) | (1.7 | ) | |||||
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 19.8 | $ | 40.5 |
Investor Contact:
Investor.relations@dxlg.com
603-933-0541
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