Corrected: Bed Bath & Beyond Q2 net loss widens on acquisition, restructuring costs
CORRECTED-Bed Bath & Beyond Q2 net loss widens on acquisition, restructuring costs Corrects to Q2 from Q1 in KD table
Overview
US omni-channel retailer's Q2 revenue rose 28% yr/yr, second consecutive quarter of growth
Company posted a wider net loss, reflecting acquisition and restructuring costs
Shares of the company were down about 8% in extended trading
Company to rebrand as Neighborhood Intelligence, move to Nasdaq and relocate HQ to Nashville
Outlook
Company expects continued revenue growth in base online marketplace and total revenue as acquisitions are integrated
Company believes it can remove more than $50 mln of annualized cost over next twelve months
Result Drivers
ONLINE MARKETPLACE GROWTH - Co said revenue growth reflected continued strength in its base online marketplace business
NET LOSS - Net loss was $39 million, compared to $19 million last year, the current period includes $21 million of special items, primarily acquisition-related costs, restructuring costs, and non-cash store-closure impairments
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT - Co cited better engagement, stronger conversion, and more frequent orders per customer, attributed to investments in customer experience
ACQUISITIONS IMPACT - Inclusion of The Brand House Collective and other acquired brands contributed to revenue growth and increased operating expenses
Company press release: ID:nBw7ZN62Ya
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| $361.16 mln |
|
Q2 Net Loss |
| $39.50 mln |
|
Q2 Gross Profit |
| $96.68 mln |
|
Q2 Operating Income |
| -$42.88 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is $9.00, about 69.2% above its August 3 closing price of $5.32
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