DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tuesday Morning Corporation (NASDAQ: TUEM), a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor, today announced its results for the first quarter fiscal 2023 ended October 1, 2022.
Andrew Berger, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our first quarter sales performance was inline with our expectations as our teams navigated a challenging consumer environment as well as the previously discussed disruption in receipt flow due to the timing of the finalization of our strategic investment late in the quarter. As we look ahead to the remainder of the year and beyond, I look forward to working with our teams to execute our plans to drive traffic and profitability for Tuesday Morning.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results of Operations
- As of the end of the first quarter fiscal 2023, the Company operated 487 stores compared to 489 stores at the end of the first quarter fiscal 2022.
- Comparable store sales decreased 10.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 versus the first quarter of fiscal 2022, with store inventory ending lower by 6.4% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
- Net sales were $157.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to $176.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
- Gross margin was $34.6 million and gross margin rate was 22.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Gross margin was $51.0 million and gross margin rate was 28.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. This year over year decline in gross margin was primarily due to lower sales as well as increased recognized costs related to supply chain and transportation expenses.
- SG&A was $60.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 38.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, SG&A was $60.3 million, and as a percentage of sales was 34.1%.
- Operating loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was $25.9 million compared to an operating loss of $11.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
- The Company reported a net loss of $28.2 million, or ($0.29) per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $14.6 million, or ($0.17) per share.
- EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was negative $22.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to negative $9.5 million for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was negative $20.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $5.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures is provided below.
The Company ended the first quarter of fiscal 2023 with $6.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $31.4 million outstanding under its line of credit, and availability on the line of credit of $25.3 million, compared to $4.6 million in cash and cash equivalents,$22.4 million of outstanding borrowings under its line of credit and availability on the line of credit of $39.7 million in the prior year. Inventories at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $132.5 million compared to $148.5 million in the prior year.
Outlook
On November 4, 2022, the Company announced changes to its leadership team including the appointment of Andrew Berger to Chief Executive Officer along with his assumption of Chief Financial Officer responsibilities. Given this recent change in leadership, the Company is withdrawing its previous guidance for full year fiscal 2023.
About Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Morning Corporation is one of the original off-price retailers specializing in name-brand, high-quality products for the home, including upscale home textiles, home furnishings, housewares, gourmet food, toys and seasonal décor, at prices generally below those found in boutique, specialty and department stores, catalogs and on-line retailers. Based in Dallas, Texas, the Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates 487 stores in 40 states. More information and a list of store locations may be found on the Company’s website at www.tuesdaymorning.com.
