PVH: Valuation Does Not Outweigh Another Disappointment (Rating Downgrade)

  • PVH's Q1 results beat lowered expectations, but underlying fundamentals remain weak with margin compression, excess inventory, and disappointing Asia performance. Management slashed full-year guidance, citing margin pressure, promotional activity, and inventory missteps, with EPS now expected to be $10.75-$11.00. Recent $500M buyback offers little support as management credibility is damaged and further buybacks are paused; inventory and trust will take quarters to fix.