Deckers Reports Strong Q1 Results, Raises FY27 EPS Guidance, and Repurchases $338M in Shares
DECK sits 23% above its 52-week low of $78.91 on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
Deckers Outdoor reported strong first-quarter results, with revenue exceeding $1 billion, and raised its full-year EPS guidance, while also executing a significant $338 million share repurchase.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · DECK
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Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Net sales increased 5.7% to $1.02 billion, marking the first time Q1 revenue surpassed $1 billion, driven by HOKA and UGG brand growth. Diluted EPS rose to $0.94.
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Raised Full-Year FY27 Guidance
The company increased its full-year FY27 diluted EPS guidance to a range of $7.35-$7.50, a five-cent increase from the prior outlook, and improved gross and operating margin expectations.
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Substantial Share Repurchase
Deckers repurchased approximately 3.3 million shares for $338.2 million during Q1 FY27, demonstrating a significant return of capital to shareholders under its existing authorization.
Analysis · DECK · Manufacturing
Deckers Outdoor reported a strong start to its fiscal year, with Q1 revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time, driven by robust performance from its HOKA and UGG brands. The company's decision to raise its full-year EPS guidance, alongside improved margin expectations, signals management's confidence in continued operational strength. Furthermore, the repurchase of $338.2 million in shares during the quarter, representing a substantial portion of its market capitalization, underscores a strong commitment to shareholder returns and reflects a positive outlook on the company's valuation.
At the time of this filing, DECK was trading at $96.68 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $13.4B. The 52-week trading range was $78.91 to $126.50. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.