Adidas’ Q3 financial success and improved full-year forecast demonstrate the brand’s tenacity and adaptability in the fast-paced world of sportswear and design.
Adidas AG (ETR: ADS), the famous German sportswear giant, has made headlines Its shares rose 4% during early European trading hours this morning, largely due to the unexpected success of its Yeezy inventory.
Adidas Full-Year Estimates
On Tuesday, the company revealed it expects an operating loss of just 100 million euros ($160 million) for the full year, a marked improvement from an initial estimate of a loss of 450 million euros. Adidas also expects revenue to decline at a low single-digit rate for 2023.
This more optimistic outlook can be attributed to the success of Yeezy inventory sales, a positive impact that was reinforced by two Yeezy drops in the second and third quarters. Taking these developments into account, the potential write-off of remaining Yeezy inventory was adjusted down to approximately €300 million from the previous estimate of €400 million.
Additionally, Adidas indicated that one-time costs related to the strategic review would be approximately €200 million, a figure unchanged from its prior estimate. The company’s forward-looking projections now indicate that they expect to report an operating loss of approximately €100 million in 2023, a marked improvement from a previously projected loss of €450 million.
“Although the company’s performance in the quarter was again positively impacted by the sale of portions of its remaining Yeezy inventory, the underlying Adidas business also grew better than expected,” Adidas revealed in its earnings report.
Adidas ends partnership with Yeezy brand
The Yeezy brand, originally a collaboration with music and fashion icon Kanye West, became a cultural phenomenon known for its stylish and innovative sneakers. However, the partnership between Adidas and Kanye West ended sudden end in October 2022 after the rapper made a series of offensive and anti-Semitic comments.
Following this split, Adidas was faced with the challenge of managing the remaining inventory of Yeezy products, a task on which they are working diligently. While the end of the partnership with Kanye West was initially seen as a blow to Adidas, the company has managed to turn the situation around by effectively selling off the remaining inventory of Yeezy products.
The Yeezy brand, with its distinctive and highly sought-after sneakers, has been a significant contributor to Adidas’ revenues in recent years. Despite the controversial split from Kanye West, it seems demand for Yeezy products hasn’t waned, providing Adidas with a financial lifeline during times of uncertainty. This lifeline is ironic considering the financial stress caused by Kanye West’s breakup at the time.
Adidas’ Q3 financial success and improved full-year forecast demonstrate the brand’s tenacity and adaptability in the fast-paced world of sportswear and design. The company’s ability to rise and make the best of a difficult situation has not only pleased investors but has also proven its continued relevance and attractiveness to customers.
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