Crocs Shares Drop Despite Earnings Beat Due to Weak Outlook
Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) saw its stock fall nearly 10% on Thursday after issuing a weaker-than-expected third-quarter outlook, overshadowing strong second-quarter results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.55 and revenue of $1.18 billion for Q2 2026—both above analyst expectations—but warned that ongoing tariff pressures and product mix issues would impact the next quarter. The core Crocs brand achieved a milestone with quarterly sales surpassing $1 billion, up 4.3% year-over-year, driven by strong direct-to-consumer growth of 12.9%. However, its HEYDUDE line continued to struggle, reporting revenue down 5.7% to $179 million due to declining wholesale performance. Crocs raised its full-year guidance for both revenue and adjusted earnings per share but still faced margin pressures from tariffs, with overall gross margins falling by nearly two percentage points.
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