G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results; Provides Updated Fiscal 2026 Outlook

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G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ:GIII) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $613.3 million, down 5% year-over-year, and earnings per diluted share of $0.25, both exceeding guidance. The company repurchased 1.14 million shares for $24.6 million during the quarter.

The company updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales of approximately $3.02 billion compared to $3.18 billion in fiscal 2025, and net income between $112-122 million. The revised outlook reflects current macro challenges, cautious retail partners, and a $155 million incremental tariff impact, partially offset through mitigation efforts.

G-III maintains a strong balance sheet with $301.8 million in cash and significantly reduced debt to $15.5 million, down 96% year-over-year after redeeming $400 million in senior secured notes.

Positive

• Total debt decreased 96% to $15.5 million from $414.0 million last year
• Strong cash position of $301.8 million
• Q2 results exceeded expectations for both net sales and earnings
• Active share repurchase program with $24.6 million in buybacks during Q2
• Strong performance from core brands DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin

Negative

• Net sales decreased 5% to $613.3 million in Q2
• Net income declined to $10.9 million from $24.2 million year-over-year
• Expected $155 million incremental tariff impact for fiscal 2026
• Lowered fiscal 2026 guidance due to macro challenges
• Inventories increased 5% to $639.8 million year-over-year

Insights

Financial Analyst

G-III beat Q2 expectations but lowered FY26 guidance due to tariffs and cautious retail outlook; profitability declining sharply.

G-III Apparel delivered $613.3 million in Q2 revenue, exceeding expectations despite a 5% year-over-year decline from $644.8 million. The company reported diluted EPS of $0.25, beating guidance but falling significantly from $0.53 in the prior year period – a 53% drop. The substantial profit decline occurred despite a more modest revenue decrease, indicating significant margin compression.

The balance sheet shows mixed signals. While the company maintains a strong cash position of $301.8 million, inventory increased 5% year-over-year to $639.8 million, potentially concerning given the declining sales. On the positive side, G-III dramatically reduced debt by 96% to just $15.5 million from $414.0 million last year, redeeming $400 million in senior secured notes.

Most concerning is the updated fiscal 2026 guidance, which reveals substantial challenges. G-III now projects annual revenue of approximately $3.02 billion, down from $3.18 billion in fiscal 2025. More alarmingly, annual EPS is expected to fall to between $2.53 and $2.73, compared to $4.20 in fiscal 2025 – representing a 35-40% profit decline. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to decrease to $198-208 million from $325.9 million, a 36-39% reduction.

The company cited three key factors behind the guidance reduction: a challenging macroeconomic environment, cautious retail partners, and most significantly, tariff impacts. Management quantified the tariff impact at approximately $155 million, with mitigation efforts reducing the net impact to $75 million. This unmitigated tariff cost represents a substantial headwind, concentrated in the second half of the fiscal year.

The company's capital allocation strategy shows confidence through $24.6 million in share repurchases during Q2. Management emphasized their strategic focus on key brands like DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin, which are showing momentum despite overall sales declines. The company is also navigating the transition away from expiring licenses, which adds another layer of complexity to their business transformation.

• Net Income Per Diluted Share of $0.25 and Net Sales of $613.3 Million for the Second Quarter, Both Exceeding Guidance
• Repurchases of $24.6 Million or 1,140,988 Shares in the Second Quarter
• Maintains Strong Cash and Availability Position
• Provides Updated Fiscal 2026 Guidance

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: GIII) (“G-III” or the “Company”) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, ended July 31, 2025.

Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “In the second quarter, we exceeded expectations across both net sales and earnings, driven by the strong momentum of our go-forward portfolio, led by DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin. These results highlight our ability to execute on our strategic priorities and leverage our powerful corporate platform to maximize the full potential of our globally recognized brands.”

Mr. Goldfarb concluded, “Looking ahead, we have updated fiscal 2026 guidance to reflect the current macro environment, a more cautious outlook from our retail partners, as well as the impact of tariffs on our top and bottom lines. We are actively mitigating tariff pressures through a combination of vendor participation, selective sourcing shifts, and targeted price increases. I am confident in our ability to successfully navigate the challenging environment and responsibly exit the expiring licenses. Our strong balance sheet and dynamic business model provides the flexibility to invest in our brands as well as pursue strategic opportunities to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.”

Results of Operations

Second Quarter Fiscal 2026

Net sales for the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 decreased 5% to $613.3 million compared to $644.8 million in the prior year’s quarter.

Net income for the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 was $10.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $24.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the prior year’s quarter.

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.25 for the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 compared to $0.52 in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share excludes (i) in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, $0.3 million in one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and (ii) in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, a ($0.6) million gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The effect of these exclusions had no impact on earnings per diluted share in the second quarter of this year and was equal to ($0.01) per diluted share in last year’s second quarter.

Balance Sheet as of Second Quarter Fiscal 2026

Inventories increased 5% to $639.8 million this year compared to $610.5 million last year.

Total debt decreased 96% to $15.5 million this year compared to $414.0 million last year. In August 2024, we voluntarily redeemed the entire $400.0 million principal amount of our senior secured notes (the “Notes”) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. The payment was made with cash on hand and borrowings from the revolving credit facility.

Capital Allocation

Share repurchases of 1,140,988 for $24.6 million were made in the second quarter ended July 31, 2025.

Outlook

The Company has provided guidance for fiscal 2026, which reflects the current macro environment, a more cautious outlook from our retail partners, as well as the impact of tariffs on our top and bottom lines. Based on current tariff rates, the Company anticipates a total incremental tariff cost of approximately $155 million. This has been partially offset through vendor participation, strategic sourcing shifts and targeted price increases. The remaining unmitigated impact, reflected in fiscal 2026 guidance, is estimated at $75 million, primarily weighted to the second half of the year.

In addition, the Company today provided its outlook for its third quarter ending October 31, 2025.

Fiscal 2026

Net sales are expected to be approximately $3.02 billion. This compares to net sales of $3.18 billion for fiscal 2025.

Net income is expected to be between $112.0 million and $122.0 million, or diluted earnings per share between $2.53 and $2.73. This compares to net income of $193.6 million, or $4.20 per diluted share, for fiscal 2025.

Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2026 is expected to be between $113.0 million and $123.0 million, or diluted earnings per share between $2.55 and $2.75. This compares to non-GAAP net income of $203.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $4.42 for fiscal 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026 is expected to be between $198.0 million and $208.0 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $325.9 million in fiscal 2025.

Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $5.0 million.

Tax rate for fiscal 2026 is estimated to be 29.9%.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 are expected to be approximately $1.01 billion. This compares to net sales of $1.09 billion in last year’s third quarter.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 is expected to be between $62.0 million and $72.0 million, or diluted earnings per share between $1.43 and $1.63. This compares to net income of $114.8 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, in last year’s third quarter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliations of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income, GAAP net income per diluted share to non-GAAP net income per diluted share and GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA are presented in tables accompanying the financial statements included in this release and provide useful information to evaluate the Company’s operational performance. A description of the amounts excluded on a non-GAAP basis are provided in conjunction with these tables. Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in light of the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, distribution, and marketing. The Company owns and licenses a portfolio of more than 30 preeminent brands, each differentiated by unique brand propositions, product categories, and consumer touchpoints. G-III owns ten iconic brands, including DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin, and licenses over 20 of the most sought-after names in global fashion, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Nautica, Halston, Converse, BCBG, and major national sports leagues, among others.

Statements concerning G-III's business outlook or future economic performance, anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and factors which include, but are not limited to, risks related to the reliance on licensed product, risks relating to G-III’s ability to increase revenues from sales of its other products, new acquired businesses or new license agreements as licenses for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger product expire on a staggered basis, reliance on foreign manufacturers, risks of doing business abroad, supply chain disruptions, risks related to acts of terrorism and the effects of war, the current economic and credit environment risks related to our indebtedness, the nature of the apparel industry, including changing customer demand and tastes, customer concentration, seasonality, risks of operating a retail business, risks related to G-III’s ability to reduce the losses incurred in its retail operations, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on existing management, possible disruption from acquisitions, the impact on G-III’s business of the imposition of tariffs by the United States government and business and general economic conditions, including inflation and higher interest rates, as well as other risks detailed in G-III's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. G-III assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Nasdaq: GIII) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended July 31,								Six Months Ended July 31,
	2025				2024				2025				2024
	(Unaudited)
Net sales	$	613,266			$	644,755			$	1,196,875			$	1,254,502
Cost of goods sold		362,795				368,881				699,860				719,735
Gross profit		250,471				275,874				497,015				534,767
Selling, general and administrative expenses		226,845				229,030				458,340				465,651
Depreciation and amortization		7,326				5,380				13,899				14,148
Operating profit		16,300				41,464				24,776				54,968
Other income (loss)		(707	)			(2,952	)			2,755				(3,175	)
Interest and financing charges, net		304				(4,876	)			(157	)			(10,300	)
Income before income taxes		15,897				33,636				27,374				41,493
Income tax expense		4,958				9,447				8,676				11,752
Net income		10,939				24,189				18,698				29,741
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—				(23	)			—				(273	)
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.	$	10,939			$	24,212			$	18,698			$	30,014
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share:
Basic	$	0.26			$	0.54			$	0.43			$	0.67
Diluted	$	0.25			$	0.53			$	0.42			$	0.65
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		42,777				44,569				43,254				45,022
Diluted		44,219				45,483				44,795				46,105

Selected Balance Sheet Data (in thousands):

	As of July 31,
	2025				2024
	(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	301,778			$	414,791
Working capital		812,675				1,047,653
Inventories		639,756				610,492
Total assets		2,690,981				2,696,287
Total debt		15,481				413,968
Operating lease liabilities		280,295				218,733
Total stockholders' equity		1,708,521				1,512,635

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (In thousands)
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2025				July 31, 2024				July 31, 2025				July 31, 2024
	(Unaudited)
GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.	$	10,939			$	24,212			$	18,698			$	30,014
Excluded from non-GAAP:
One-time warehouse related severance expenses		349				—				1,327				—
Gain on forgiveness of liabilities		—				(600	)			—				(600	)
Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments		(108	)			168				(420	)			168
Non-GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., as defined	$	11,180			$	23,780			$	19,605			$	29,582

Non-GAAP net income is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and (ii) in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	July 31, 2025				July 31, 2024				July 31, 2025				July 31, 2024
	(Unaudited)
GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share	$	0.25			$	0.53			$	0.42			$	0.65
Excluded from non-GAAP:
One-time warehouse related severance expenses		—				—				0.03				—
Gain on forgiveness of liabilities		—				(0.01	)			—				(0.01	)
Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments		—				—				(0.01	)			—
Non-GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share, as defined	$	0.25			$	0.52			$	0.44			$	0.64

Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and (ii) in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (In thousands)
									Forecasted Twelve				Actual Twelve
	Three Months Ended								Months Ending				Months Ended
	July 31, 2025				July 31, 2024				January 31, 2026				January 31, 2025
	(Unaudited)
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.	$	10,939			$	24,212			$	112,000 - 122,000			$	193,566
One-time warehouse related severance expenses		349				—				1,327				1,908
Asset impairments		—				—				—				8,195
Gain on forgiveness of liabilities		—				(600	)			—				(600	)
Depreciation and amortization		7,326				5,380				30,000				27,444
Interest and financing charges, net		(304	)			4,876				5,000				18,842
Income tax expense		4,958				9,447				49,673				76,566
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined	$	23,268			$	43,315			$	198,000 - 208,000			$	325,921

Adjusted EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” which represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, interest and financing charges, net and income tax expense and excludes in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, (i) one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and in fiscal 2025, (ii) asset impairments and (iii) the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. Adjusted EBITDA is being presented as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is a common measure of operating performance in the apparel industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of the Company’s liquidity, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL GAAP NET INCOME TO FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NON-GAAP NET INCOME (In thousands)
	Forecasted Three				Actual Three				Forecasted Twelve				Actual Twelve
	Months Ending				Months Ended				Months Ending				Months Ended
	October 31, 2025				October 31, 2024				January 31, 2026				January 31, 2025
	(Unaudited)
Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.	$	62,000 - 72,000			$	114,768			$	112,000 - 122,000			$	193,566
Excluded from non-GAAP:
One-time warehouse related severance expenses		—				530				1,327				1,908
Asset impairments		—				—				—				8,195
Write-off of deferred financing costs		—				1,598				—				1,598
Gain on forgiveness of liabilities		—				—				—				(600	)
Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments		—				(610	)			(327	)			(1,030	)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., as defined	$	62,000 - 72,000			$	116,286			$	113,000 - 123,000			$	203,637

Non-GAAP net income is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, (i) one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and in fiscal 2025, (ii) asset impairments, (iii) the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (iv) the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE TO FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE
	Forecasted Three				Actual Three				Forecasted Twelve				Actual Twelve
	Months Ending				Months Ended				Months Ending				Months Ended
	October 31, 2025				October 31, 2024				January 31, 2026				January 31, 2025
	(Unaudited)
GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share	$	1.43 - 1.63			$	2.55			$	2.53 - 2.73			$	4.20
Excluded from non-GAAP:
One-time warehouse related severance expenses		—				0.01				0.03				0.04
Asset impairments		—				—				—				0.18
Write-off of deferred financing costs		—				0.04				—				0.03
Gain on forgiveness of liabilities		—				—				—				(0.01	)
Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments		—				(0.01	)			(0.01	)			(0.02	)
Non-GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share, as defined	$	1.43 - 1.63			$	2.59			$	2.55 - 2.75			$	4.42

Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, (i) one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and in fiscal 2025, (ii) asset impairments, (iii) the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (iv) the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

Company Contact:
Priya Trivedi
SVP of Investor Relations and Treasurer
(646) 473-5228

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FAQ

What were G-III Apparel Group's (GIII) Q2 2026 earnings results?

G-III reported net sales of $613.3 million and earnings of $0.25 per diluted share, both exceeding guidance but lower than the previous year.

How much did GIII spend on share repurchases in Q2 2026?

The company repurchased 1,140,988 shares for $24.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

What is G-III's updated revenue guidance for fiscal 2026?

G-III expects net sales of approximately $3.02 billion for fiscal 2026, compared to $3.18 billion in fiscal 2025.

How much debt does G-III Apparel Group have as of Q2 2026?

G-III's total debt was $15.5 million, a 96% reduction from $414.0 million in the previous year.

What is the expected tariff impact on G-III for fiscal 2026?

G-III anticipates a total incremental tariff cost of $155 million, with approximately $75 million remaining unmitigated after various offsetting measures.

How much cash does G-III have on its balance sheet?

As of July 31, 2025, G-III had $301.8 million in cash and cash equivalents.