Market Outlook | October 21, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Industry—The Path to Recovery Is Being Led by Digital BusinessIn this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US beauty industry in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2020 and 2021. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in beauty. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including shifting demand in skin care and makeup categories, opportunities for eye makeup and the adoption of touchless retail. Read More
Deep Dive | October 1, 2020 Premium 2Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Reviewing the Covid-19 RecoverySecond-quarter 2020 retail earnings include recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. We assess the recent performance of US retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Although the pace of recovery varies between retail sectors, many retailers initially saw strong sales in reopened stores, driven by pent-up demand. Furthermore, the coronavirus-led pivot to e-commerce led to unprecedented growth in digital sales. Read More
Insight Report | September 14, 2020 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q20, Week 6 and Wrap-Up: Digital Businesses Lead Retail RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 13, including American Eagle Outfitters, Casey’s General Stores and Kroger. This is the final report in the second-quarter Earnings Insights series. As such, we also summarize the performance of retailers reported in the prior weeks. Read More
Insight Report | August 31, 2020 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q20, Week 4: Home Categories Continue To Outperform; Apparel Remains WeakOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 30, including Best Buy, Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2020 Premium 1Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Reviewing the Covid-19 ImpactFirst-quarter 2020 retail earnings include the negative impact on sales caused by the coronavirus outbreak. We assess the recent performance of US retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. With retail sectors weathering the Covid-19 crisis in different ways, sales declines are now easing due to stores reopening post lockdown, but the pace of recovery will vary. Read More
Insight Report | March 25, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand DifferentiationActivism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2020 Premium 4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpFourth-quarter 2019 retail earnings show that many companies across the retail industry saw strong growth. However, our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveals that the CPG and department-store sectors bucked this trend, with the latter continuing to struggle. Companies across the board have updated their guidance due to coronavirus disruption in the supply chain and demand in Asia, but we are yet to see updates based on the spread of the virus to the US, with the nation moving closer to lockdown. Read More
Deep Dive | December 17, 2019 Premium 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThird-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 30, 2019 Register for Free Access Coty (NYSE: COTY) 4Q19 Results: Revenues Down Due to Mass Beauty Weakness, Announces Separation with Direct Sales Brand YouniqueCoty’s fiscal 4Q19 revenues declined 8% to $2.12 billion, meeting the consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.16, up 14.3%, in line with consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Coty (NYSE: COTY) 3Q19 Results: Revenues Miss Consensus Estimate, Supply Chain Issues Seemingly ResolvedCoty fiscal 3Q19 revenues were $1.99B, 10.4% YoY and lower than the consensus estimate of $2.06B. The supply chain issues it experienced in 1H19 regarding shipment disruption have abated. Read More
Company Earnings Update | February 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Coty (NYSE: COTY) Fiscal 2Q19 Results: Revenues Down But Luxury Beauty Up; Beats Analysts’ EstimatesCoty fiscal 2Q19 revenues were $2.51 billion, down 4.8% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $2.47 billion. Read More