S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%
A daily business newspaper · Founded in 2026

Money Talk

Finance and markets: business, quotes, gold, energy and releases.

Lands' End Swings to Profit on Investment Gain

A windfall from a WHP Global investment propelled Lands' End to a $330.7 million profit in the first quarter, masking a deeper struggle within the retailer’s supply chain. While the company reported earnings of $10.56 per share, its core retail operations faced significant friction from logistical bottlenecks.

Lands' End Swings to Profit on Investment Gain

Revenue for the period ended May 1 slid 8.5% to $238.9 million, falling short of the $268.7 million analysts had projected. The company pointed to a botched rollout of a new warehouse-management system that forced a slowdown in shipments. Executives noted that without these distribution center disruptions, the business would have likely achieved low-single-digit revenue growth. Adjusted for one-off items, the firm posted a loss of 11 cents a share, outperforming the 20-cent loss anticipated by FactSet analysts.

Inventories ballooned by 14% by the quarter's close, a byproduct of the distribution slowdown and tariff impacts. Despite the operational hurdles, Chief Executive Andrew McLean highlighted positive underlying indicators, including double-digit growth in consumer traffic and a robust performance from the European division. Looking toward the second quarter, the company anticipates revenue between $290 million and $310 million, with a projected net loss of up to $5 million as it works to align inventory levels with its broader sales trajectory.

Share article
TelegramXFacebook

When reusing this material a link to Money Talk is required.

Comments (0)

Leave a comment

No comments yet. Be the first!