ASOS PLC (LON:ASC) said that sales and profits for its full-year are now expected to be “significantly ahead of market expectations” due to “stronger than anticipated underlying demand” for its clothing lines.
In a trading update, the online fashion giant said revenue growth for the full year is now expected to be between 17%-19% with pre-tax profit in the region of £130mln-£150mln.
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The company also said it had seen a “significant and sustained reduction” in return rates since April, reflecting customer demand for lockdown clothing categories such as activewear and face and body items. However, the firm said rates had been further suppressed below estimated levels by a shift in customer behaviour towards “more deliberate purchasing across all product categories”.
Looking ahead, ASOS said recent trading dynamics will delivery sales and pre-tax profits for its 2020 financial year that will be ahead of market expectations, however, the extent of the outperformance and any impact beyond the current year will be driven by how customer shopping behaviour normalised going forward.
“The second half has been a period of tremendous change for ASOS, we have made real progress and shown resilience through the period and are exiting the year in a strong position. We have a robust balance sheet, with a differentiated product offer and global infrastructure to leverage. Against this backdrop we have increased confidence that ASOS will continue to progress as one of the few truly global leaders in fashionRead More – Source
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