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Under Armour, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 2 lowered, 2 narrowed, 1 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 5 percent: Revenue was $1.33 billion, down 5 percent, or 6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Nine-month revenue was $3.80 billion, down 4.7 percent. Source
  • Adjusted operating income fell: The operating loss was $150 million, against $13.5 million of operating income a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $26 million, against $60 million. Source
  • North America revenue fell 10 percent: North America revenue was $757 million, down 10 percent. International revenue rose 3 percent to $577 million. Source
  • Gross margin down 310 basis points: Gross margin was 44.4 percent, down 310 basis points, mainly from higher tariffs. Pricing headwinds and unfavorable channel and regional mix were also cited. Source
  • Litigation reserve excluded from adjusted results: A $99 million litigation reserve tied to a previously disclosed insurance carrier dispute is excluded from adjusted SG&A and adjusted operating income. Source
  • Valuation allowance drove tax expense: Income tax expense was $270.6 million, including a $247 million valuation allowance on U.S. federal deferred tax assets, recorded as a non-cash tax expense. Source

“Our third quarter adjusted operating results exceeded expectations, and despite a few unfortunate, non-recurring impacts, we’re encouraged by the progress we’re making in the business to reignite brand momentum,”

Under Armour President and CEO Kevin Plank

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenue SourceFiscal 2026 (year ending March 31, 2026)decline of approximately 4 percentNarrowed, low end up from decline of 4 to 5 percent
North America revenue SourceFiscal 2026decline of approximately 8 percentKept
Asia-Pacific revenue SourceFiscal 2026decline of approximately 6 percentRaised from high-single-digit decline
EMEA revenue SourceFiscal 2026increase of approximately 9 percentRaised from high-single-digit increase
Gross margin SourceFiscal 2026decline of approximately 190 basis pointsNarrowed, low end up from 190 to 210 basis point decline
SG&A expenses (GAAP) SourceFiscal 2026decline at a low-double-digit rateLowered from mid-teen percentage decline
Adjusted SG&A SourceFiscal 2026decline at a mid-single-digit rateKept
Diluted EPS (GAAP) SourceFiscal 2026loss of $1.24 to $1.25 per shareLowered from loss of $0.15 to $0.17 per share
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$0.10 to $0.11 per shareRaised from $0.03 to $0.05 per share
Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan total cost SourcePlan through end of fiscal 2026up to $255 million, including up to $107 million cash and up to $148 million non-cashRaised from up to $160 million, including up to $90 million cash and up to $70 million non-cash
Charges under Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan in fiscal 2026 SourceFiscal 2026$165 millionRaised from $71 million
Litigation reserve expense SourceFiscal 2026$99 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Revenue decline forecast narrowed to about 4 percent from 4 to 5 percent. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP operating result moved to an expected loss of about $154 million; the previous release gave operating income of $19 million to $34 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted operating income forecast raised to about $110 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP diluted loss per share now expected at $1.24 to $1.25, from a loss of $0.15 to $0.17. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS forecast raised to $0.10 to $0.11, from $0.03 to $0.05. Source
  • Guidance raised: Estimated total cost of the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan raised to up to $255 million, from up to $160 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP SG&A decline now expected at a low-double-digit rate, from a mid-teen percentage decline. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted SG&A decline still expected at a mid-single-digit rate. Source
  • New: A $99 million litigation reserve expense was recorded in the quarter, tied to a previously disclosed insurance carrier dispute. Source
  • Ended: Borrowings under the $1.1 billion revolving credit facility were repaid: none outstanding at December 31, 2025, against $200 million at September 30, 2025. Source

Quarter results and adjusted profit

  • Revenue fell 5 percent: Revenue was $1.33 billion, down 5 percent, or 6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Nine-month revenue was $3.80 billion, down 4.7 percent. Source
  • GAAP loss per share widened: Diluted loss per share was $1.01, against $0.00 a year earlier. Nine-month diluted loss per share was $1.06, against $0.31. Source
  • Adjusted profit per share rose: Adjusted net income was $37 million and adjusted diluted EPS $0.09, against $35 million and $0.08 a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted operating income fell: The operating loss was $150 million, against $13.5 million of operating income a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $26 million, against $60 million. Source

Regional revenue and segment profit

  • North America revenue fell 10 percent: North America revenue was $757 million, down 10 percent. International revenue rose 3 percent to $577 million. Source
  • North America margin narrowed: North America operating income was $105.9 million, or 14.0 percent of segment revenue, against $164.1 million, or 19.4 percent, a year earlier. Source
  • EMEA and Latin America grew: EMEA revenue grew 6 percent and Latin America grew 20 percent, while Asia-Pacific fell 5 percent. Currency-neutral rates are given alongside each. Source
  • EMEA and Asia-Pacific margins: EMEA operating income was $49.4 million, or 15.6 percent of segment revenue. Asia-Pacific operating income was $21.0 million, or 11.0 percent. Source

“In North America, we believe the December quarter marked the most challenging phase of our business reset, and we expect greater stability ahead as we build on this progress globally.”

Under Armour President and CEO Kevin Plank

Channels, categories and stores

  • Wholesale and DTC both declined: Wholesale revenue fell 6 percent to $660 million, and direct-to-consumer revenue fell 4 percent to $647 million. Source
  • ECommerce fell, stores edged lower: Owned-and-operated store revenue declined 2 percent, and eCommerce fell 7 percent, representing 38 percent of direct-to-consumer revenue. Source
  • Footwear fell most by category: Footwear revenue declined 12 percent to $265 million, apparel fell 3 percent to $934 million, and accessories fell 3 percent to $108 million. Source
  • Licensing revenue grew: Licensing revenue rose 13.6 percent to $27.2 million in the quarter, and nine-month licensing revenue rose 14.4 percent to $80.5 million. Source

Gross margin, tariffs and pricing

  • Gross margin down 310 basis points: Gross margin was 44.4 percent, down 310 basis points, mainly from higher tariffs. Pricing headwinds and unfavorable channel and regional mix were also cited. Source
  • Currency and product mix offset some: Foreign exchange gains and a favorable product mix partly offset those impacts. Source
  • Cost of goods rose as share of sales: Cost of goods sold was 55.6 percent of net revenues, against 52.5 percent a year earlier. Source

“Our strategy is gaining traction through better products, bolder storytelling, and a more disciplined market presence, positioning Under Armour to operate with greater intention and confidence going forward.”

Under Armour President and CEO Kevin Plank

Litigation, SG&A and restructuring

  • Litigation reserve excluded from adjusted results: A $99 million litigation reserve tied to a previously disclosed insurance carrier dispute is excluded from adjusted SG&A and adjusted operating income. Source
  • GAAP SG&A rose 4 percent: SG&A rose 4 percent to $665 million, against $638 million a year earlier, on a GAAP basis. Source
  • Adjusted SG&A fell 7 percent: Adjusted SG&A fell 7 percent to $563 million, mainly from lower marketing spend due to timing shifts, with most prior-year spending in the second half. Source
  • Restructuring charges rose: Restructuring charges were $75 million in the quarter, against $14 million a year earlier. Source
  • Plan charges to date: Of the $224 million of plan charges incurred to date, $89 million is cash-related and $135 million is non-cash. Source

Tax valuation allowance and net loss

  • Valuation allowance drove tax expense: Income tax expense was $270.6 million, including a $247 million valuation allowance on U.S. federal deferred tax assets, recorded as a non-cash tax expense. Source
  • Allowance has no cash effect: Management said the valuation allowance has no impact on cash flow or tax filings. Source
  • Losses behind the allowance: Management attributed the cumulative U.S. losses over three years largely to restructuring and impairment charges, litigation reserve expenses and other non-operating items. Source

Cash, debt and liquidity

  • Cash higher than at March: Cash and cash equivalents were $465 million at quarter-end, against $501 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Inventory higher than at March: Inventories were $1.07 billion at December 31, 2025, against $945.8 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Operating cash flow higher: Nine-month net cash from operating activities was $257.1 million, against $142.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital spending and buybacks lower: Nine-month purchases of property and equipment were $72.0 million, against $139.9 million. Share repurchases were $25 million, against $65 million. Source
  • Current debt maturities: Current maturities of long-term debt were $599.7 million, against $390.0 million of long-term debt net of current maturities. Source

Change from second quarter

  • North America decline in second quarter: In the second quarter, North America revenue had declined 8 percent to $792 million, while international revenue grew 2 percent.
  • Second-quarter gross margin decline: Second-quarter gross margin fell 250 basis points to 47.3 percent, mainly from increased tariffs and a less favorable channel and regional mix.
  • Second-quarter adjusted EPS: Second-quarter GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.04, and adjusted diluted EPS was also $0.04.

Coming up, as management said on 6 February 2026

  • Senior notes due June 2026 to be repaid: The $600 million in restricted investments is designated for repayment of senior notes due in June 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Company-owned and operated doors, total Source450 at December 31, 2025, against 448
North America company-owned doors Source199, against 196
International company-owned doors Source251, against 252

Risks management discussed

  • External: Higher tariffs are the main factor cited for the gross margin decline, and the full-year gross margin forecast also names higher U.S. tariffs. Source
  • Demand: North America revenue fell 10 percent in the quarter, while eCommerce revenue also declined. Source
  • Financial: The net loss included a non-cash $247 million valuation allowance on U.S. federal deferred tax assets. Source
  • Regulatory: A litigation reserve tied to an insurance carrier dispute is excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Demand: Pricing headwinds and an unfavorable channel and regional mix also weighed on gross margin. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management expects the remaining charges under the updated restructuring plan to be recognized by the end of fiscal 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.