Stitch Fix (SFIX) Shares Plunge 15% on Q3 EPS Miss & 15% Salaried Workforce Reduction Announcement

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) shares were trading more than 15% lower after-hours following the reported Q3 results and confirmed a workforce reduction plan.

Q3 EPS of ($0.72) came in worse than the consensus estimate of ($0.55). Revenue declined 8% year-over-year to $494.9 million, compared to the consensus estimate of $493.26 million.

Active clients declined 5% year-over-year to 3,907,000, while net revenue per active client (RPAC) increased 15% year-over-year to $553.

The company announced its decision to reduce approximately 15% of its salaried workforce, which represents approximately 4% of roles in total. As a result of these layoffs and other changes, the company anticipates annual cost savings in the range of $40-$60 million in 2023. It also expects to incur restructuring and other one-time charges in the range of $15-$20 million, which will be recognized in Q4/22.

Q4 revenue is expected to be in the range of $485 - $495 million, compared to the consensus estimate of $495 million.

Shares of Stitch Fix were down 59% year-to-date into the earnings results.

By Davit Kirakosyan

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