PVH is ‘focused on what we can control’ in uncertain consumer environment

Calvin Klein's spring 2024 ad campaign starring Jeremy Allen White is displayed in the window of a Calvin Klein store on April 20, 2024. The campaign was a large driver of media impact value for the PVH Corp.-owned brand. · Fashion Dive · Laurel Deppen/Fashion Dive

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Dive Brief:

  • PVH Corp. saw its revenue increase 2% to $1.98 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, according to a press release Wednesday. The increase exceeded the company’s previous guidance of flat to down 2% for the quarter.

  • Tommy Hilfiger revenue increased 3% year over year, driven by growth in the Americas as well as the region including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Calvin Klein revenue was flat for the period.

  • Overall DTC revenue fell 3% year over year, with growth in EMEA offset by declines in both the Americas and in Asia Pacific. Wholesale revenue increased 6%.

Dive Insight:

2025 is an important year in PVH’s previously announced multi-year PVH+ Plan, which looks to boost the value and desirability of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands. The strategic plan is also designed to bring the company to $12.5 billion in revenue by the end of this year.

Thus, growing revenue is a big commitment for the company in 2025, said CFO Zac Coughlin on an earnings call with investors Thursday.

However, changing tariff policies and tempered consumer spending have made this a challenging time for the fashion industry. 

“While we are making important progress in our PVH+ Plan execution, we are navigating an increasingly uncertain consumer and macroeconomic backdrop — and given where we are on our brand-building journey, we’re not yet fully able to offset that impact,” PVH CEO Stefan Larsson said in the press release. “Looking ahead, we’re focused on what we can control, stepping up our actions to scale the impact of our stronger product, next-level cut-through campaigns, and sharper marketplace execution across both brands.” 

Next quarter, PVH expects revenue to increase in the low single-digits compared to the same period last year. PVH reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, and forecast revenue to be flat or slightly up year over year. However, it changed its earnings per share guidance for the year to a range of $10.75 to $11, down from its previous guidance of $12.40 to $12.75.

On the earnings call, Larsson said that despite the negative consumer and macroeconomic environment, the company is still able to retain customers by tapping into product innovation, distinctive marketing and strong wholesale. 

He pointed to the recent product innovation in Calvin Klein’s men’s underwear, including a viral ad campaign with musician Bad Bunny, as well as Tommy Hilfiger’s partnership with Cadillac for a Formula 1-inspired collection.