{"id":115301,"date":"2021-05-28T02:44:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/?p=115301"},"modified":"2021-05-28T02:44:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:44:48","slug":"michael-kors-parent-expects-sales-growth-as-luxury-demand-rebounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/business\/michael-kors-parent-expects-sales-growth-as-luxury-demand-rebounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Kors parent expects sales growth as luxury demand rebounds"},"content":{"rendered":"
(Reuters) -Capri Holdings Ltd on Wednesday forecast annual revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, betting on shoppers returning to stores in the United States following speedy vaccinations and pent-up demand for luxury goods in Europe.<\/p> The company\u2019s shares rose about 3% before the opening bell after quarterly results beat estimates.<\/p>\n Demand for luxury apparel and bags have rebounded as people resume traveling and begin to socialize after being stuck at home for more than a year, while a big stimulus program in the United States is expected to boost spending in the first half of the year.<\/p>\n \u201cWe remain optimistic about the outlook for the fashion luxury industry and Capri Holdings,\u201d Chief Executive Officer John Idol said in a statement.<\/p>\n The company forecast revenue of about $5.1 billion for its fiscal 2022. Analysts were expecting $4.99 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.<\/p>\n Capri reported revenue of $4.06 billion for fiscal 2021, compared with the $5.55 billion before the pandemic.<\/p>\n Bigger rivals LVMH, Hermes and Gucci-owner Kering were able to report sales above their pre-pandemic levels, largely helped by their online businesses, while smaller labels like Ferragamo and Tod\u2019s still have to catch up.<\/p>\n Most luxury labels, traditionally reluctant to sell online fearing the proliferation of counterfeit goods, have invested heavily to shift to selling online.<\/p>\n Capri, which also owns Jimmy Choo and Versace, said e-commerce sales rose 80% in the fourth quarter, helping it beat total revenue estimates. Retail sales increased 13% from a year earlier, the company said.<\/p>\n It expects to earn about $3.70 to $3.80 per share, largely above the projection of $3.72.<\/p>\n Fourth-quarter revenue of $1.20 billion beat expectations of $1.02 billion. On an adjusted basis, the company earned 38 cents per share, surpassing the estimate of 2 cents.<\/p>\n The company also reinstated its share repurchase program, which has $400 million remaining.<\/p>\n