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Here's How G-III Apparel (GIII) is Poised Before Q2 Earnings

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII - Free Report) is likely to report top and bottom-line growth from the respective year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported figures when it releases second-quarter fiscal 2023 results on Sep 7, before market open. The consensus mark for quarterly revenues is pegged at $594 million, indicating an increase of 22.9% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s tally.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in the fiscal second quarter currently stands at 49 cents, which implies growth of 25.6% from the year-ago fiscal period’s reported figure. The consensus estimate has dipped a penny in the past 30 days.

A glimpse of G-III Apparel’s performance in the trailing four quarters shows that it has an earnings surprise of 97.5%, on average.

Key Factors to Note

G-III Apparel’s quarterly performance is most likely to have been driven by solid gains from its digital business and brand strength. Management is focused on enhancing digital growth via investments in internal talent, e-commerce sites and improved logistics capabilities. GIII is quite optimistic about its five global power brands, including DKNY, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld Paris. GIII is also benefiting from assortments and products resonating well with consumer demand. Additionally, GIII’s strategic licensing agreements and international business remain positives.

All the aforesaid tailwinds are expected to have boosted G-III Apparel’s performance in the to-be-reported fiscal quarter. On its last earnings call, management had projected net sales of $600 million for the fiscal second quarter, indicating growth from $483.1 million recorded in the year-earlier fiscal quarter. GIII envisioned adjusted earnings per share of 42-52 cents for the fiscal quarter under review.

On the flip side, supply-chain headwinds, higher shipping costs and delays in receiving goods might have been headwinds.

What the Zacks Model Unveils

Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for G-III Apparel this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here, as you see below. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Although G-III Apparel carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present, its Earnings ESP of 0.00%in the combination makes surprise prediction difficult.

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Campbell Soup Company (CPB - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.05% and a Zacks Rank #3. CPB is expected to register a decrease in the bottom line from the prior-year fiscal quarter’s actuals when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2023 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly earnings per share of 56 cents suggests a dip of 1.1% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported figure.  

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