Despite the economic instability, Coach, Inc.
(COH), the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts,
recently posted better-than-expected first-quarter 2012 results on
the heels of healthy sales in North America and China.
Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the company’s
scores. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings
announcement, subsequent estimate revisions by analysts as well as
the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation for the stock.
Last Quarter Synopsis
Coach’s quarterly earnings of 73 cents a share beat the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of 70 cents, and jumped 15.9% from 63 cents
earned in the prior-year quarter buoyed by strong top-line
growth.
New York-based Coach’s net sales for the quarter came in at
$1,050.4 million, up 15.2% year over year and ahead of the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of $1,023 million. The rise in sales was a
positive indication for the luxury-goods market, which was battered
by the recent economic downturn.
Direct-to-consumer sales jumped 17% to $910 million on a 9.2%
rise in the North American comparable-store sales and strong growth
in the China business with a double-digit rate increase in
comparable-store sales. In Japan, sales nudged up 1%, excluding
foreign currency translation, whereas in dollar terms, sales grew
10%, when adjusted for a stronger yen.
Indirect sales rose 4% to $140 million, reflecting an increase
in U.S. department stores shipments and international wholesale
shipments.
(Read our full coverage on this earnings report: Coach Beats on
Both Edges)
Agreement of Estimate Revisions
In the last 7 days, 9 out of 19 analysts covering the stock
raised their estimates, whereas only 1 analyst lowered the same for
second-quarter 2012. For the third quarter, 8 analysts raised their
estimates and 1 cut the estimate.
For fiscal 2012 and 2013, 13 and 11 analysts, respectively,
moved their estimates upward, with none revising the estimate
downward in the last 7 days.
What Drives Estimate Revisions
Clearly, a positive sentiment is palpable among analysts, who
remain optimistic on Coach’s performance. Following the earnings
release, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has been on the rise with
analysts remaining bullish on the stock. The better-than-expected
results, and strong earnings and sales outlook bolstered analysts’
confidence.
Management remains confident of sustaining double-digit growth
in both top and bottom lines as it enters fiscal 2012. The
company’s long-term growth drivers include expansion of its global
distribution model and entry into under-penetrated markets.
The company lays more emphasis on globalization and accelerated
international distribution growth. After North America and Asia,
Coach also extended its global footprint in Europe. It is also
investing in the rapidly growing emerging markets, such as China,
Brazil and Vietnam to increase its brand awareness.
We believe that the company’s favorable balance sheet, improved
store base and cash flow generation will provide a platform to
deliver steady revenue growth as the economy revives.
Magnitude of Estimate Revisions
The magnitude of estimate revisions indicates that the analysts
were encouraged by Coach’s healthy first-quarter 2012 performance
and buoyant outlook.
The Zacks Consensus Estimates rose by a penny to $1.15 for the
second quarter and to 74 cents for the third quarter of 2012, in
the last 7 days.
For fiscal 2012, the Zacks Consensus Estimate jumped by 5 cents
to $3.45, and for fiscal 2013, it climbed 6 cents to $3.99 in the
last 7 days.
Neutral on Coach
Being a leading American dealer of fine accessories and gifts,
Coach boasts of a proven strategy of investing in stores to enhance
sales through product innovation, a compelling pricing strategy,
new merchandise assortments, and a cost-effective global sourcing
model, which should help drive comparable-store sales and operating
margins in the long term.
Coach maintains a healthy balance sheet with a significant cash
balance and a negligible debt load. The company also has been
actively managing its cash flows by generating significant free
cash, making prudent capital investments and enhancing
shareholders’ return. The company’s strong liquidity, positions it
to drive future growth.
Coach sells products that are discretionary in nature. On the
other hand, the company’s customers remain sensitive to
macroeconomic factors including interest rate hikes, increase in
fuel and energy costs, credit availability, unemployment levels,
and high household debt levels, which may negatively impact their
discretionary spending, and in turn its growth and
profitability.
Fashion obsolescence remains the main concern for Coach’s
business model, which involves a sustained focus on product and
design innovation. The company’s pioneering position may be
compromised by delays in its product launches.
Currently, we have a long-term Neutral rating on the stock.
However, Coach, which competes with Polo Ralph Lauren
Corporation (RL), holds a Zacks #2 Rank, which translates
into a short-term Buy recommendation.
About Earnings Estimate Scorecard
Len Zacks, PhD in mathematics from MIT, proved over 30 years
ago that earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force
impacting stock prices. He turned this ground breaking discovery
into two of the most celebrating stock rating systems in use today.
The Zacks Rank for stock trading in a 1 to 3 month time horizon and
the Zacks Recommendation for long-term investing (6+ months). These
“Earnings Estimate Scorecard” articles help analyze the important
aspects of estimate revisions for each stock after their quarterly
earnings announcements. Learn more about earnings estimates and our
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