G-III Apparel Group Posts Better Than Expected Results, But Challenges Remain
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Quipus Capital1.68K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryG-III Apparel Group, Ltd. delivered better-than-expected Q3 results, but sales and margins remain pressured by PVH license expirations and tariffs.GIII's owned brands are growing, but not enough to offset a projected $400 million PVH revenue headwind by FY27, raising sustainability concerns.Gross margins fell 120bps due to tariffs, with further margin pressure expected in Q4 before potential improvement into H1 '27.I maintain a Hold rating on GIII stock, as the current 11x multiple is fair but not compelling given revenue risks and uncertain margin recovery. georgeclerk/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII) recently reported Q3 '26 results. The results showed better numbers than expected for both sales and margins, but also the large impact on sales from the PVH licenses expiring (not fullyThis article was written byQuipus Capital1.68K FollowersFollowLong-only investment, evaluating companies from an operational, buy-and-hold perspective.Quipus Capital does not focus on market-driven dynamics and future price action. Instead, our articles focus on operational aspects, understanding the long-term earnings power of companies, the competitive dynamics of the industries where they participate, and buying companies that we would like to hold independently of how the price moves in the future. Most QC calls will be holds, and that is by design. Only a very small fraction of companies should be a buy at any point in time. However, hold articles provide important information for future investors and a healthy dose of skepticism to a relatively bullish-biased market.Disclaimer: All of the author's articles are written on an "as is" basis and without warranty. They represent the author's opinion only and in no way constitute professional investment advice. It is the responsibility of the reader to conduct their due diligence and seek investment advice from a licensed professional before making any investment decisions. The author disclaims all liability for any actions taken based on the information contained in any articles published.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You