Decoupling Abercrombie & Fitch's $100M Section 301 duty drawback recovery from structural merchandise margins and EPS quality.
| Line Item ($M) | Normalized (Core) | Windfall Impact | Reported (As Stated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | $1,134.0M | — | $1,134.0M |
| Merchandise COGS | ($430.0M) | +$100.0M | ($330.0M) |
| Gross Profit (Margin %) | $704.0M (62.08%) | +$100.0M | $804.0M (70.89%) |
| Operating Expenses (SG&A) | ($520.0M) | — | ($520.0M) |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $184.0M (16.23%) | +$100.0M | $284.0M (25.04%) |
| Taxes Provision | ($46.0M) | ($25.0M) | ($71.0M) |
| Net Income | $138.0M | +$75.0M | $213.0M |
| Diluted EPS | $2.70 | +$1.46 | $4.16 |