On Oct. 25, Skechers USA (NYSE:SKX) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept 30.

  • Revenues increased 21.4% because of growth across all channels of distribution, which include domestic, international, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.
  • Skechers had a record-breaking quarter, surpassing $300 million in sales, mainly because of their infrastructure and marketing tactics.
  • Comparable-store sales were in the double digits, boosted by strong back-to-school sales.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales

$317

$331

$273

21.4%

Net Profit

--

$22

$13

75.7%

EPS

$0.40

$0.49

$0.30

63.3%

Diluted Shares

--

46

45

3%



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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Gross Margin

44.18%

42.32%

1.86

Operating Margin

10.41%

7.86%

2.55

Net Margin

6.70%

4.63%

2.07

*Expressed in percentage points.

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Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Cash + ST Invest.

$205

$183

12.2%

Accounts Rec.

$172

$130

32.2%

Inventory

$177

$132

34.0%



Liabilities

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Accounts Payable

$141

$92

53.7%

Long-Term Debt

$17

$18

(4.1%)



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Cash Flow Highlights

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