EX-99.1 2 q1fy2025earningsrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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Tilly's, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Operating Results
Introduces Second Quarter Outlook with Improved Sequential Sales Trend

Irvine, CA – June 4, 2025 – Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE: TLYS, the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended May 3, 2025.
"Our fiscal 2025 first quarter comparable net sales, while a decrease compared to last year's first quarter, were a sequential improvement in trend compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Fiscal May, to start the second quarter, produced further sequential trend improvement relative to the first quarter," commented Hezy Shaked, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe our merchandise assortment is on trend, and we are encouraged by these signs that our business may be starting to stabilize. We continue to seek opportunities to accelerate progress toward improving our business."
Operating Results Overview
Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Operating Results Overview
The following comparisons refer to the Company's operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended May 3, 2025 versus the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended May 4, 2024.
Total net sales were $107.6 million, a decrease of 7.1%. Total comparable net sales, including both physical stores and e-commerce ("e-com"), decreased by 7.0% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended May 4, 2024. This result represented a 4.2 comp point improvement in sequential trend from fiscal 2024’s fourth quarter comparable net sales decrease of 11.2%
Net sales from physical stores were $85.9 million, a decrease of 7.4%. Comparable store net sales decreased 7.1% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended May 4, 2024. Net sales from physical stores represented 79.8% of total net sales this year compared to 80.1% of total net sales last year. The Company ended the first quarter with 238 total stores compared to 246 total stores at the end of the first quarter last year.
Net sales from e-com were $21.7 million, a decrease of 5.8%. E-com net sales decreased 6.6% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended May 4, 2024. E-com net sales represented 20.2% of total net sales this year compared to 19.9% of total net sales last year.
Gross profit, including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs, was $21.3 million, or 19.8% of net sales, compared to $24.3 million, or 21.0% of net sales, last year. Product margins improved by 40 basis points primarily due to improved initial markups, partially offset by increased inventory valuation reserves. Buying, distribution, and occupancy costs deleveraged by 160 basis points collectively, despite being $0.8 million lower than last year, primarily due to carrying these costs against a lower level of net sales this year.
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $44.0 million, or 40.9% of net sales, compared to $45.1 million, or 38.9% of net sales, last year. The $1.1 million decrease in SG&A was primarily attributable to a decrease in store payroll and related benefits of $0.9 million and lower non-cash asset write-down charges of $0.5 million, partially offset by an increase in marketing expenses of $0.7 million. SG&A deleveraged by 190 basis points as a result of carrying these costs against a lower level of net sales this year.
Operating loss was $22.7 million, or 21.1% of net sales, compared to $20.8 million, or 17.9% of net sales, last year, due to the combined impact of the factors noted above.
Income tax benefit was $0.1 million, or 0.6% of pre-tax loss, compared to $13 thousand, or 0.1% of pre-tax loss, last year. Both years' income tax results include the continuing impact of a full, non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance. This year's income tax benefit also includes the refund of certain income tax credit carry forwards and state income tax carry back claims.
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Net loss was $22.2 million, or $0.74 per share, compared to $19.6 million, or $0.65 per share, last year. Weighted average shares were 30.1 million this year compared to 30.0 million shares last year.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of May 3, 2025, the Company had $37.2 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and $55.4 million of available, undrawn borrowing capacity under its asset-backed credit facility. Total inventories decreased by 3.8% as of May 3, 2025 compared to May 4, 2024. Total year-to-date capital expenditures at the end of the first quarter were $1.5 million this year compared to $2.1 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Outlook
Total comparable net sales for fiscal May ended May 31, 2025 decreased by 2.2% relative to the comparable period of last year. Based on current and historical trends, the Company currently estimates the following for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 ending August 2, 2025:
Net sales in the range of approximately $150 million to $158 million, translating to an estimated comparable net sales range of a decrease of 5% to flat, respectively, relative to the comparable period last year;
SG&A expenses in the range of approximately $48 million to $49 million, excluding any potential non-cash asset impairment charges that may arise;
Net loss of approximately $2.7 million to net income of approximately $2.0 million, respectively, with a near-zero effective income tax rate due to the continuing impact of a full, non-cash valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and
Per share results to be in the range of a net loss of $0.09 to net income of $0.07, respectively.
Total quarter-ending store count of 232 compared to 247 at the end of last year's second quarter, with seven store closures and one new store opening during the quarter. At this time, the Company expects to close two additional stores in the third quarter and there are potentially 15 additional store closures which could occur toward the end of the fiscal year depending on the outcome of lease renewal negotiations with landlords.
Total quarter-ending liquidity of approximately $106 million to $111 million with no debt, comprised of total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities in the range of approximately $43 million to $48 million, and available, undrawn borrowing capacity of approximately $63 million under its asset-backed credit facility. Based on its current projections, the Company does not anticipate needing to initiate borrowings under its credit facility at any time during fiscal 2025. The Company estimates it would take a consistent comparable net sales decrease of approximately 10% or more over the course of the remainder of the year to require any level of borrowing this year.
Conference Call Information
A conference call with analysts to discuss these financial results is scheduled for today, June 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 300-8521 (domestic) or (412) 317-6026 (international). The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at www.tillys.com. Please visit the website and select the “Investor Relations” link at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software. A telephone replay of the call will be available until June 11, 2025, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the conference identification number: 10199579.
About Tillys
Tillys is a destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive selection of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active, outdoor and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently operates 234 total stores across 33 states, as well as its website, www.tillys.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding our current operating expectations in light of historical results, the improvement in our comparable net sales trend and our ability to maintain or improve upon it, the impacts of inflation, tariffs, and potential recession on us and our customers, including on our future financial condition or operating results, expectations regarding changes in the macro-economic environment, customer traffic, our supply chain, our ability to properly manage our inventory levels, and any other statements about our future cash position, financial flexibility, expectations, plans, intentions, beliefs or prospects expressed by management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the impact of inflation on consumer behavior and our business and operations, supply chain difficulties, and our ability to respond thereto, our ability to respond to changing customer preferences and trends, attract customer traffic at our stores and online, execute our growth and long-term strategies, expand into new markets, grow our e-commerce business, effectively manage our inventory and costs, effectively compete with other retailers, attract talented employees, or enhance awareness of our brand and brand image, general consumer spending patterns and levels, including changes in historical spending patterns, the markets generally, our ability to satisfy our financial obligations, including under our credit facility and our leases, and other factors that are detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including those detailed in the section titled “Risk Factors” and in our other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.tillys.com under the heading “Investor Relations”. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This release should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K.
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Tilly’s, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value)
(unaudited)
May 3,
2025
February 1,
2025
May 4,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$27,231 $21,056 $19,880 
Marketable securities9,973 25,653 48,142 
Receivables4,914 4,094 7,135 
Merchandise inventories75,572 69,178 78,535 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets9,297 10,979 9,742 
Total current assets126,987 130,960 163,434 
Operating lease assets167,369 169,805 199,613 
Property and equipment, net37,876 40,139 45,442 
Other assets1,919 1,559 1,522 
TOTAL ASSETS$334,151 $342,463 $410,011 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$31,778 $11,120 $22,013 
Accrued expenses12,317 12,750 12,712 
Deferred revenue13,305 14,116 14,127 
Accrued compensation and benefits7,537 9,418 8,457 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities47,931 48,384 52,662 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities, related party3,501 3,423 3,194 
Other liabilities141 172 253 
Total current liabilities116,510 99,383 113,418 
Long-term liabilities:
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities123,452 126,216 151,875 
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities, related party14,937 15,844 18,438 
Other liabilities137 149 278 
Total long-term liabilities138,526 142,209 170,591 
Total liabilities255,036 241,592 284,009 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock (Class A)23 23 23 
Common stock (Class B)
Preferred stock— — — 
Additional paid-in capital175,269 174,829 173,197 
Accumulated deficit(96,343)(74,191)(47,583)
Accumulated other comprehensive income159 203 358 
Total stockholders’ equity79,115 100,871 126,002 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$334,151 $342,463 $410,011 

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Tilly’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 3,
2025
May 4,
2024
Net sales$107,611 $115,856 
Cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)85,394 90,612
Rent expense, related party932 931
Total cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs)86,326 91,543
Gross profit21,285 24,313
Selling, general and administrative expenses43,841 44,968
Rent expense, related party133 133
Total selling, general and administrative expenses43,974 45,101
Operating loss(22,689)(20,788)
Other income, net398 1,154
Loss before income taxes(22,291)(19,634)
Income tax benefit(139)(13)
Net loss$(22,152)$(19,621)
Basic net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock$(0.74)$(0.65)
Diluted net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock$(0.74)$(0.65)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding30,060 29,962 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding30,060 29,962 























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Tilly’s, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 3,
2025
May 4,
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss$(22,152)$(19,621)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization2,828 3,095 
Stock-based compensation expense440 566 
Impairment of assets1,008 1,663 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets15 (16)
Gain on maturities of marketable securities(180)(708)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables(740)(822)
Merchandise inventories(6,394)(15,376)
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,559 2,690 
Accounts payable20,658 7,480 
Accrued expenses176 14 
Accrued compensation and benefits(1,881)(1,445)
Operating lease liabilities(2,602)(2,254)
Deferred revenue(811)(830)
Other liabilities(43)(126)
Net cash used in operating activities(8,119)(25,690)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities— (29,496)
Purchases of property and equipment(1,522)(2,137)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities15,816 30,000 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment— 23 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities14,294 (1,610)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 153 
Net cash provided by financing activities 153 
Change in cash and cash equivalents6,175 (27,147)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period21,056 47,027 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$27,231 $19,880 









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Tilly's, Inc.
Store Count and Square Footage

Store
 Count at
 Beginning of Quarter
New Stores
 Opened
During Quarter
Stores
 Permanently Closed
During Quarter
Store Count at
 End of Quarter
Total Gross
 Square Footage
 End of Quarter
 (in thousands)
2024 Q1248242461,784
2024 Q224612471,791
2024 Q324712461,780
2024 Q42464102401,730
2025 Q1240132381,707


Investor Relations Contact:
Michael Henry, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(949) 609-5599, ext. 17000
irelations@tillys.com

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