Lovisa Holdings Ltd
ASX:LOV

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Price: 28.72 AUD 2.17% Market Closed
Market Cap: 3.2B AUD

Lovisa Holdings Ltd
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In the bustling world of fashion retail, Lovisa Holdings Ltd. has carved out a niche that sparkles as brightly as the jewelry it sells. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Australia, Lovisa operates as a fast-fashion jewelry retailer, catering primarily to fashion-forward customers seeking stylish and affordable accessories. The company's stores, which have multiplied across more than a dozen countries, create a value-driven shopping experience. By constantly updating its product lineup to keep up with the latest trends, Lovisa ensures its displays remain fresh and enticing. This strategy not only keeps existing customers returning for more but also attracts new ones, lured by the promise of an on-trend aesthetic at a price point that doesn't break the bank.

Lovisa's business model capitalizes on a rapid product turnover that mirrors the dynamic nature of high-street fashion. The crux of their success lies in their ability to swiftly interpret trends from global fashion capitals and translate them into accessible jewelry collections. By managing the entire lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to retail, Lovisa maintains strict control over costs and quality. This integrated approach enables Lovisa to keep prices low, which is crucial in the competitive fashion accessory market. Revenue flows in from high-margin products sold directly to consumers through their strategically located brick-and-mortar stores and a growing e-commerce platform, creating a balance between traditional retail and the advantages of an online marketplace. Such a model not only fortifies Lovisa's presence globally but also manifests a resilient financial structure that underpins its steady growth trajectory.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2019
Call Date
Feb 19, 2019
AI Summary
Q2 2019

Solid Earnings Growth: EBIT grew 5.1% to $36.5 million despite a challenging trading period and negative like-for-like sales.

Store Expansion: Net 40 new stores opened, bringing the total to 366, with over half now outside Australia; U.S. and France rollouts moving to full expansion.

Revenue & Margins: Revenue increased 12.3% to $133.2 million, and gross margin improved to 81%, up 60 basis points, aided by favorable USD hedge rates.

Cash Flow Strength: Operating cash flow rose 9.4% to $49.1 million with strong cash conversion of 121%.

Dividend Boost: Fully franked interim dividend lifted by $0.05 to $0.18 per share.

Cost Pressures: Higher operating costs due to global growth investment and new market entries; cost leverage unlikely in the near term.

Guidance: Store rollout expected to accelerate in H2; positive comp sales seen post-half but still below target range of 3%-5%. Currency headwinds expected to impact margin in late FY19 and FY20.

Key Financials
EBIT
$36.5 million
Revenue
$133.2 million
Comparable Store Sales
-1.8%
Gross Margin
81%
Gross Profit
$107.8 million
Operating Cash Flow
$49.1 million
Operating Cash Conversion
121%
Interim Dividend per Share
$0.18
Net Store Openings
40
Total Stores Trading
366
Capital Expenditure
$12.5 million
Dividend Paid
$14.8 million
Net Cash Flow for the Period
$10 million
Closing Cash on Hand
$32 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls
2019

Management

Mr. Victor Herrero Amigo
CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Chris Lauder
CFO & Company Secretary
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
VICTORIA
Hawthorn
818 Glenferrie Road
Contacts
+61398311800.0
www.lovisa.com