Destination XL Q1 sales fall 2.1%, net loss widens
Destination XL Group, Inc. DXLG | 0.00 |
Overview
US Big + Tall apparel retailer's fiscal Q1 sales fell 2.1% yr/yr amid lower store traffic
Adjusted net loss widened to $0.06 per share from $0.04, with adjusted EBITDA turning negative
Company attributes sales decline to macroeconomic pressures and changing customer demand
Outlook
Company expects fiscal 2026 marketing costs to be about 5.8% of sales
Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 projected at $8 mln to $12 mln, net of tenant incentives
Company estimates tariffs will reduce 2026 pre-tariff gross margin by about 100 bps compared to earlier estimate of 150 bps
Result Drivers
LOWER STORE TRAFFIC - Co said decrease in comparable sales was primarily driven by lower store traffic, especially in stores, partially offset by higher conversion and average order value
MACROECONOMIC PRESSURES - Co attributed April sales slowdown and overall Q1 sales decline to macroeconomic factors impacting consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including global conflict, rising fuel costs, and inflation
CHANGING CUSTOMER DEMAND - Co said use of GLP-1 and similar weight-loss medications among customers is contributing to dynamic sizing needs and changes in apparel purchasing behavior
Company press release: ID:nGNX5yY3ZZ
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
Q1 Sales |
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$103.3 mln |
|
Q1 EPS |
|
-$0.11 |
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Q1 Net Income |
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-$5.94 mln |
|
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA |
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-$700,000 |
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Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the apparel & accessories retailers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Destination XL Group Inc is $1.25, about 80.4% above its June 2 closing price of $0.69
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