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Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) - Q3 2025 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, and the nine months ended on that date. Deckers Outdoor Corporation operates three reportable segments: HOKA, UGG, and Other Brands (primarily Teva, Koolaburra, and AHNU). The company is a global leader in footwear, apparel, and accessories, selling through wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels. During this period, the company substantially completed the phase-out of standalone operations for the AHNU and Koolaburra brands.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 7.1% in Q3 and 9.8% YTD. Growth was driven by the HOKA brand (+18.5% Q3, +16.3% YTD) and UGG brand (+4.9% Q3, +8.0% YTD). The "Other Brands" segment declined significantly (-55.5% Q3, -33.3% YTD) due to the phase-out of Koolaburra and AHNU and the prior sale of Sanuk.
• Geographic Mix: International sales grew 15.0% in Q3 and 27.1% YTD, while Domestic sales remained relatively flat (+2.7% Q3, +0.1% YTD).
• Margin Compression: Gross margin decreased 50 basis points YTD to 57.7%. Management attributed this to incremental tariffs on US goods, higher promotional activity, and unfavorable channel mix, partially offset by strategic price increases and lower freight costs.
• Expense Management: SG&A expenses increased 8.2% YTD, primarily due to higher advertising/marketing spend for HOKA and UGG, increased rent for retail expansion, and higher IT/3PL fees.
• Capital Allocation: The company aggressively repurchased stock, spending $813.5M YTD (8.0M shares). As of December 31, 2025, $1.81B remained authorized for repurchases.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

• Brand Strategy: Management continues to focus on HOKA and UGG as primary growth engines. The phase-out of AHNU and Koolaburra standalone operations is substantially complete, streamlining the portfolio.
• Supply Chain & Tariffs: The company faces headwinds from global geopolitical tensions and tariffs. Incremental tariffs on US goods impacted gross margins, though cost-sharing arrangements mitigated some impact.
• Seasonality: While UGG remains seasonal (peaking in Q3), the growing proportion of HOKA sales (which are more evenly distributed) is expected to reduce overall seasonality in future periods.
• Liquidity: The company maintains a strong liquidity position with over $2.0B in cash and equivalents and no borrowings under its revolving credit facilities. It expects sufficient liquidity to meet obligations for the next 12 months.
• Risks: Key risks include foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and the impact of changing consumer preferences. The company also monitors the impact of new tax laws (e.g., the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") and Pillar Two global tax rules.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Tariff Impact: Verify the specific magnitude of incremental tariffs on US goods and the effectiveness of cost-sharing arrangements in protecting future margins.
• Brand Phase-Out: Confirm the timeline and financial impact of the complete wind-down of AHNU and Koolaburra wholesale operations.
• International Growth: Assess the sustainability of the 27.1% YTD international sales growth, particularly in light of currency fluctuations and geopolitical risks.
• Inventory Levels: Review inventory turnover and days sales outstanding, as inventory levels increased significantly ($633.5M vs $495.2M prior year-end) to support demand.
• Repurchase Program: Monitor the pace of the remaining $1.81B stock repurchase authorization and its impact on share count and EPS.