Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE: TLYS, the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ended May 1, 2021.“Fiscal 2021 is off to a record-setting start with our best first quarter net sales and best earnings per share of any quarter since becoming a public company in May 2012,” commented Ed Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The second quarter is also off to a great start with a 30% increase in comparable net sales compared to fiscal 2019’s pre-pandemic second quarter.”
First Quarter Results Overview
- Total net sales were $163.2 million, a record for a first quarter, which represented an increase of $85.9 million or 111.1%, compared to $77.3 million last year.
- Gross profit was $54.8 million, or 33.6% of net sales, compared to $1.6 million, or 2.1% of net sales, last year.
- Operating income improved to $14.9 million, or 9.1% of net sales, compared to an operating loss of $(28.4) million, or (36.7)% of net sales
Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Business Update
- Net sales from physical stores for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 through May 31, 2021, were $47.1 million, an increase of $38.7 million, or 462.6% compared to the comparable period of fiscal 2020 ended June 1, 2020, and an increase of $10.9 million, or 30.0%, compared to the comparable period of fiscal 2019 ended June 3, 2019.
“We believe these results are being driven by a compelling merchandise offering and excellent execution by our corporate and store teams, as well as several favorable environmental factors, including increased consumer activity generally, the impact of federal stimulus checks on consumer spending, a return to in-person learning in many schools, and the reopening of public venues,” continued Thomas.
Source: Tilly’s, Inc. IR 2021-06-03
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About Tillys
Tillys is a leading, destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive selection of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active, outdoor and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently operates 244 total stores across 33 states, as well as its website, www.tillys.com.
