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SEC filingOxford Industries, Inc. reported a challenging Fiscal Year 2025, with net sales declining 2.6% to $1.48 billion from $1.52 billion in the prior year. The company swung to a net loss of $27.9 million, or ($1.86) per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $93.0 million, or $5.87 per diluted share, in Fiscal 2024. This performance was significantly impacted by $61.0 million in non-cash impairment charges, primarily related to the Johnny Was brand, alongside increased tariffs and higher SG&A expenses. Gross margin contracted to 60.7% from 62.9%. Despite the net loss, the company maintained strong cash flow from operations of $119.6 million and continued its long-standing dividend history, paying $2.76 per share during the fiscal year. The operating loss was $31.3 million, a decrease of $150.3 million from the prior year's operating income.
Oxford Industries faced a difficult Fiscal 2025, reporting a net loss of $27.9 million compared to net earnings of $93.0 million in the prior year. Net sales decreased by 2.6% to $1.48 billion. The significant decline in profitability was primarily driven by $61.0 million in non-cash impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets, particularly within the Johnny Was and Emerging Brands segments. Additionally, the company faced headwinds from increased U.S. import tariffs, which added approximately $30 million to cost of goods sold, and a higher proportion of promotional sales. Consequently, operating income swung to a loss of $31.3 million from a gain of $119.0 million in Fiscal 2024.
Revenue performance was mixed across the company's brand portfolio. Tommy Bahama, the largest segment, saw sales decline 4.7% to $828.5 million, driven by decreases in e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. Johnny Was experienced the steepest decline at 13.3% to $169.1 million, attributed to underperformance and tariff exposure. Conversely, Lilly Pulitzer grew sales 4.3% to $337.8 million, and Emerging Brands increased 11.3% to $142.9 million, driven by strength in Southern Tide and TBBC. Geographically, the vast majority of sales (97%) originated from the United States.
Gross margin contracted 220 basis points to 60.7%. This decline was attributed to approximately $30 million in incremental tariff costs, a higher mix of promotional and clearance sales, and a $5 million increase in LIFO accounting charges. SG&A expenses increased 3.9% to $817.9 million, driven by new retail locations and higher employment costs. The combination of lower sales, compressed margins, and impairment charges resulted in an operating margin of -2.1%, compared to 7.8% in the prior year.
Cash flow from operations remained robust at $119.6 million, although down from $194.0 million in the prior year. The company invested $108.3 million in capital expenditures, primarily for a new distribution center in Lyons, Georgia, and new retail locations. Free cash flow was $11.3 million. The company returned $42.1 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchased $55.2 million of common stock. Long-term debt increased to $116.4 million from $31.1 million, utilized to fund operations and capital investments. The company maintained compliance with all debt covenants.
Management highlighted ongoing uncertainty regarding macroeconomic conditions and U.S. trade policy. The company is proactively reassessing operating expenses and realigning its cost structure. Strategic priorities include completing the new distribution center and continuing to invest in direct-to-consumer initiatives. The Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program in March 2025. Subsequent to the fiscal year, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share. The company noted potential future impacts from recent legal rulings on tariffs.