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Under Armour, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FY2026 revenue declined 4% as expected: Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue decreased 4 percent to $5.0 billion, down 5 percent on a constant-currency basis, in line with company's prior guidance of approximately 4 percent decline. Source
  • Q4 revenue stabilized near flat: Fourth quarter revenue decreased only 1 percent to $1.2 billion, or down 4 percent in constant currency, suggesting topline stabilization after Q3's 5 percent decline. Source
  • North America decline accelerated in FY2026: North America revenue declined 8 percent for the full year to $2.9 billion and 7 percent in Q4 to $641 million, representing the most challenging phase of the business reset. Source
  • International revenue offsetting with 4% growth: International revenue grew 4 percent for the year on a reported basis (flat on constant currency) to $2.1 billion, partially offsetting North America weakness but growth not translating proportionally across regions. Source
  • Q4 gross margin declined 470 basis points: Fourth quarter gross margin declined 470 basis points to 42.0 percent, primarily due to higher tariffs, as well as higher product costs and pricing headwinds, with only partial offsets from FX gains. Source
  • FY2026 gross margin down 240 basis points: Full-year gross margin decreased 240 basis points to 45.5 percent, exceeding the approximately 190 basis point decline previously guided, driven by tariff costs that proved higher than expected. Source
  • Restructuring plan extended to $305 million: Following a comprehensive review, company extended the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan from approximately $255 million to approximately $305 million total cost, reflecting expansion of business reset initiatives. Source

“As our topline stabilizes in fiscal 2027, we are applying the same rigor that is strengthening our product engine to our storytelling capabilities. Building world-class, modern marketing excellence is now our highest priority that we believe will accelerate consumer demand and help reshape Under Armour's profit profile.”

Kevin Plank, President and CEO of Under Armour

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefiscal 2027low single-digit declineNew
Gross margin Sourcefiscal 2027220 to 270 basis points increaseNew
Operating income Sourcefiscal 2027$96 million to $116 millionNew
Adjusted operating income Sourcefiscal 2027$140 million to $160 millionNew
Diluted earnings per share Sourcefiscal 2027breakeven to $0.04 lossNew
Adjusted diluted earnings per share Sourcefiscal 2027$0.08 to $0.12New
Restructuring plan total cost Sourcesubstantially complete by December 31, 2026approximately $305 millionRaised from $255 million
Q1 FY2027 diluted earnings per share Sourcethree months ending June 30, 2026-$0.02 to $0.00New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Restructuring plan total cost raised from $255 million to $305 million, with company incurring $261 million to date on restructuring and transformation. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Gross margin decline in FY2026 exceeded guidance at 240 basis points versus approximately 190 basis points previously guided, primarily due to higher tariffs. Source
  • New: Marketing elevated to highest strategic priority for FY2027, with incremental $30 million investment to drive brand momentum as topline stabilizes. Source

Full-Year and Q4 Revenue Trends

  • FY2026 revenue declined 4% as expected: Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue decreased 4 percent to $5.0 billion, down 5 percent on a constant-currency basis, in line with company's prior guidance of approximately 4 percent decline. Source
  • Q4 revenue stabilized near flat: Fourth quarter revenue decreased only 1 percent to $1.2 billion, or down 4 percent in constant currency, suggesting topline stabilization after Q3's 5 percent decline. Source
  • ECommerce weakness continues despite DTC growth: DTC revenue increased 5 percent in Q4, but eCommerce was flat representing 35 percent of DTC, while owned-and-operated stores grew 8 percent during the quarter. Source
  • Product categories relatively stable in Q4: Apparel revenue was flat at $778 million, footwear was flat at $282 million, and accessories grew 2 percent to $94 million in the quarter, showing mixed but stabilizing product demand. Source

International Growth Offsetting North America Decline

  • North America decline accelerated in FY2026: North America revenue declined 8 percent for the full year to $2.9 billion and 7 percent in Q4 to $641 million, representing the most challenging phase of the business reset. Source
  • International revenue offsetting with 4% growth: International revenue grew 4 percent for the year on a reported basis (flat on constant currency) to $2.1 billion, partially offsetting North America weakness but growth not translating proportionally across regions. Source

Gross Margin Pressures and Tariff Impacts

  • Q4 gross margin declined 470 basis points: Fourth quarter gross margin declined 470 basis points to 42.0 percent, primarily due to higher tariffs, as well as higher product costs and pricing headwinds, with only partial offsets from FX gains. Source
  • FY2026 gross margin down 240 basis points: Full-year gross margin decreased 240 basis points to 45.5 percent, exceeding the approximately 190 basis point decline previously guided, driven by tariff costs that proved higher than expected. Source
  • FY2027 margin recovery expected on tariff reversal: Management expects gross margin to improve 220-270 basis points in FY2027, with approximately 150 basis points of improvement driven by an assumed reversal of IEEPA tariff costs expensed in FY2026. Source

Operating Efficiency and Cost Management

  • Q4 SG&A expenses declined 15%: Fourth quarter selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 15 percent to $518 million, primarily reflecting lower marketing spend due to timing shifts and lower incentive compensation. Source
  • FY2026 full-year SG&A down 12%: Full-year SG&A expenses declined 12 percent to $2.3 billion, while adjusted SG&A (excluding litigation reserves and transformation costs) declined 5 percent to $2.2 billion. Source
  • FY2027 SG&A expected to rise slightly on normalization: SG&A expenses expected to decrease low single-digit on a GAAP basis in FY2027, but adjusted SG&A expected to increase low single-digit due to normalization of prior-year reductions and incremental marketing investment. Source

Restructuring Plan and Business Reset

  • Restructuring plan extended to $305 million: Following a comprehensive review, company extended the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan from approximately $255 million to approximately $305 million total cost, reflecting expansion of business reset initiatives. Source
  • Restructuring costs to date exceed initial guidance: Company has incurred $261 million in total restructuring and transformation costs through Q4, slightly above its previous expectation of $255 million, including $109 million in cash and $152 million in non-cash charges. Source
  • Plan expected complete by December 31, 2026: Company expects the restructuring plan to be substantially complete by December 31, 2026, providing timing clarity for when transformation-related charges will end. Source
  • Business reset addressing structural challenges: CEO stated the company has addressed structural and macro challenges head-on while elevating product strategy, streamlining the operating model and increasing accountability in execution. Source

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Management

  • Cash position stable at $309 million: Cash and cash equivalents totaled $309 million at quarter-end, with additional $605 million in restricted investments designated for repayment of senior notes due June 2026. Source
  • Inventory decreased 3% to $915 million: Inventory decreased 3 percent to $915 million in Q4, reflecting disciplined inventory management and reduced product builds as company stabilizes business. Source
  • Revolving credit facility with $900 million availability: At quarter-end, $200 million of borrowings were outstanding under the company's $1.1 billion revolving credit facility, providing flexibility for future capital needs. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 May 2026

  • IEEPA tariff refunds expected in FY2027: Company assumes approximately $70 million in refunds from prior year IEEPA tariff expenses will be realized in FY2027, providing significant operating income benefit and supporting guidance. Source
  • Restructuring plan completion by December 31, 2026: Company expects the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan to be substantially complete by December 31, 2026, ending transformation-related expenses and charges in the second half of FY2027. Source
  • Increased marketing investment in FY2027: Company planning approximately $30 million of incremental marketing investments in FY2027 as topline stabilizes and brand building becomes highest strategic priority. Source
  • Topline stabilization expected in FY2027: Management expects the topline to stabilize in fiscal 2027 after the decline in FY2026, allowing shift of focus from business reset to marketing excellence and brand building. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Tariff costs and trade policy remain significant headwinds, with higher tariff rates currently in place offsetting expected IEEPA tariff reversals and creating ongoing margin pressure. Source
  • External: Middle East conflict creating supply chain disruptions estimated at approximately $35 million in headwinds to FY2027 operating income. Source
  • Operational: Product cost inflation and pricing headwinds continuing to pressure gross margins despite company's efforts to manage mix and realize foreign exchange gains. Source
  • Demand: North America market weakness persisting with 8 percent annual decline, though company characterizes Q3 as most challenging phase with Q4 showing some stabilization. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Company expects the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan to be substantially complete by December 31, 2026 as previously committed. Source
  • Missed: Company originally committed to restructuring costs up to $255 million but incurred $261 million through Q4, then extended total plan to approximately $305 million. Source

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