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Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GOOS) reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped analyst estimates but gave a soft forecast for the coming year, signaling that weak consumer confidence and slowing traffic in key markets will temper growth.
“Our fourth quarter capped a year of meaningful progress and execution against our goals,” Dani Reiss, Chairman & CEO of Canada Goose, said in a statement. “As we enter fiscal 2027, our focus is to convert brand momentum and a stronger operating foundation into sustainable EBIT margin expansion, starting this year.”
The luxury apparel maker posted stronger-than-expected results for the period ended March 29, driven by resilient demand in its direct-to-consumer channel. However, the company’s outlook points to continued headwinds.
Shares of Canada Goose rose as much as 6% in premarket trading following the announcement. The company’s forecast for low-single-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2027 falls short of the 5.1% growth analysts had projected, according to LSEG data. The guidance reflects an assumption of softer consumer demand, reduced traffic in key markets, and lower travel.
For the fourth quarter, total revenue increased 17.9% to C$453.3 million from C$384.6 million a year earlier, beating the C$412 million average estimate from analysts. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, a key metric for the brand, climbed 15.2% to C$361.7 million, reflecting strong performance across retail and e-commerce channels.
Wholesale revenue jumped 54.4% to C$84.1 million, driven by earlier shipments of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection compared to the prior year.
However, gross margin for the quarter narrowed to 69.6% from 71.3% in the same period last year. The company attributed the decline to product mix associated with the early delivery of its Spring/Summer collection and a higher proportion of wholesale revenue.
The mixed results highlight the challenge for luxury brands navigating a tougher macroeconomic environment. While Canada Goose demonstrated brand resilience with its quarterly beat, the cautious outlook suggests the path to sustained growth remains uncertain. Investors will be watching the company’s ability to manage margins and drive demand when it reports first-quarter results for fiscal 2027.
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