Michael Kors Holdings Limited , a global luxury lifestyle company, came out with fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 results, wherein earnings of 73 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents but plunged 28.4% from the prior-year quarter.
Management now projects first quarter earnings in the range of 60–64 cents a share and fiscal 2018 earnings between $3.57 and $3.67 per share. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter and fiscal year stand at 75 cents and $3.93, respectively, which could witness a downward revision in the coming days.
Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2018 has declined by a penny in the last 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding the quarter under review, the company outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 7.6%.
Revenues: Michael Kors generated total revenue of $1,064.8 million that decreased 11.2% year over year but came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,048 million. Management now forecasts first quarter total revenue in the range of $910–$930 million and expects fiscal 2018 revenue to be approximately $4.25 billion.
Key Events: Michael Kors repurchased 6,641,815 shares for approximately $250 million. Recently, the company's board of directors authorized a new $1 billion share buyback program. The company plans to close 100 to 125 full-price retail outlets over the next two years.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Michael Kors carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) which is subject to change following the earnings announcement.
Stock Movement: Michael Kors’ shares are down nearly 8% during pre-market trading hours following the earnings release.
Check back later for our full write up on Michael Kors’ earnings report!
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Michael Kors (KORS) Q4 Earnings Beat, Provides Soft Outlook
Michael Kors Holdings Limited , a global luxury lifestyle company, came out with fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 results, wherein earnings of 73 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents but plunged 28.4% from the prior-year quarter.
Management now projects first quarter earnings in the range of 60–64 cents a share and fiscal 2018 earnings between $3.57 and $3.67 per share. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter and fiscal year stand at 75 cents and $3.93, respectively, which could witness a downward revision in the coming days.
Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2018 has declined by a penny in the last 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding the quarter under review, the company outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 7.6%.
Revenues: Michael Kors generated total revenue of $1,064.8 million that decreased 11.2% year over year but came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,048 million. Management now forecasts first quarter total revenue in the range of $910–$930 million and expects fiscal 2018 revenue to be approximately $4.25 billion.
Key Events: Michael Kors repurchased 6,641,815 shares for approximately $250 million. Recently, the company's board of directors authorized a new $1 billion share buyback program. The company plans to close 100 to 125 full-price retail outlets over the next two years.
Michael Kors Holdings Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Zacks Rank: Currently, Michael Kors carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) which is subject to change following the earnings announcement.
Stock Movement: Michael Kors’ shares are down nearly 8% during pre-market trading hours following the earnings release.
Check back later for our full write up on Michael Kors’ earnings report!
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Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2017 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs.
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