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Deckers Brands (DECK)

5 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q1'27) · latest call July 23, 2026
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96%
Kept of 24 resolved
23
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
8
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · accretor

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q1'27July 23, 20267/125 medium, 2 low flags01Call sheet →
Q4'26May 21, 20269/122 medium, 6 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'262026-01-2911/122 medium, 4 low flags70Call sheet →
Q1'262025-07-249/124 medium, 3 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25May 22, 20259/123 medium, 3 low flags60Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q1'27PendingPursue IEEPA tariff refunds
Still pursuing but now emphasizing 'no assumptions' in guidance
Q1'27Pending25 HOKA store openings per annum
No update on specific openings this quarter
Q1'27PendingBegin delivering operating expense leverage in fiscal 2028
Maintained this timeline but Q2 shows SG&A growing 2x revenue growth
Q1'27PendingOperating margin of approximately 21.5%
Now saying 'slightly better than 21.5%' after Q1 beat
Q1'27PendingGross margin to be approximately 56.5% for fiscal 2027
Q1 at 56.4% but Q2 guide implies compression; raised tariff assumptions suggest risk
Q1'27PendingUGG to deliver mid-single digit growth
Q1 at 5% on track but easier comp; real test comes in Q3/Q4
Q1'27MissedHOKA to achieve low double digit growth in fiscal 2027
Already backed down to high single digits for Q2, suggesting full year target at risk
Q4'26DeliveredDisciplined approach to wholesale expansion maintaining pull model
Maintained healthy sell-through rates (90% in Europe), controlled inventory levels while expanding selectively in targeted channels.
Q4'26DeliveredContinue investing in brand marketing for awareness growth
HOKA awareness increased from 50% to 60% in US, 30% to 40% internationally, demonstrating ROI on marketing investments.
Q4'26ExceededHigh levels of full price selling to continue
Gross margins expanded significantly above expectations, both brands maintained premium positioning with minimal promotional activity.
Q4'26DeliveredUGG brand to maintain balanced business across channels
Achieved with wholesale +13% annually and DTC +4% annually, strategic allocation approach proved effective.
Q4'26DeliveredSequential improvement in US DTC business expected through fiscal year
US DTC returned to growth in Q3 and sustained momentum through Q4, though with added qualifiers about second-half weighting.
Q4'26DeliveredHOKA membership program would drive DTC acceleration with additional consumer engagement drivers in pipeline
Program launched with benefits driving higher revenue per consumer and multi-category purchasing, contributed to Q3/Q4 DTC growth acceleration.
Q3'26DeliveredInternational growth to outpace US
International up 15% vs US up 5% for both brands collectively
Q3'26DeliveredSpring/Summer '26 order book would be 'healthy'
Confirmed strong order book globally, especially for HOKA
Q3'26ExceededNet tariff impact $55-75M after mitigation
Reduced to only $25M net impact through timing and pricing actions
Q3'26ExceededGross margin ~56% with tariff headwinds in back half
Raised to ~57% on better tariff mitigation and pricing power
Q3'26DeliveredUGG low to mid-single digit growth for full year
Now expecting mid-single digits at high end of range
Q3'26ExceededHOKA low teens growth for back half
Delivered 18% Q3, guiding 13-14% Q4, well above low teens commitment
Q3'26ExceededSequential improvement in US DTC from Q1 to Q2
Not only continued improvement but achieved positive growth in Q3 with 'meaningful improvement of new consumer acquisition'
Q1'26DeliveredWholesale to outpace DTC particularly for HOKA
HOKA wholesale +30% vs DTC +3%, clear channel mix shift as predicted
Q1'26DeliveredSelective and staggered price increases in US
July 1st price increases implemented, though impact not yet seen in results
Q1'26PendingTariff mitigation of up to $75M identified
Still evaluating additional levers, suggests the $75M isn't locked in
Q1'26ExceededUGG mid-single digit growth framework
Q1 delivered 19% growth, well above mid-single digit target
Q1'26DeliveredMid-teens growth framework for HOKA still holds
Q1 came in at 20% growth, ahead of mid-teens target, though helped by timing
Q1'26PendingHOKA DTC to improve after Q1 fiscal 2026
Still claiming sequential improvement but no actual acceleration in growth rate - kicking the can again
Q4'25DeliveredMaintain disciplined marketplace management
Maintained high full-price selling, though acknowledging more promotion ahead
Q4'25DeliveredBondi 9 launch in Q4
Launched January with positive early response, supported by global campaign
Q4'25DeliveredInternational growth to outpace US
HOKA international +39% vs US +17%, UGG international +20% vs US +9%
Q4'25DeliveredContinue expanding wholesale distribution strategically
Added select doors, expanded with Journeys, maintained productivity focus
Q4'25DeliveredHOKA to increase approximately 24% for FY25
Achieved exactly 24% growth as guided
Q4'25ExceededUGG revenue growth of approximately 10% for FY25
Delivered 13% growth, raising guidance from mid-single digits
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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