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Investing.com -- Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations amid softer traffic trends.
The footwear retailer posted Q1 loss per share of $0.07, missing the $0.01 loss per share that analysts expected. Revenue for the three-month period fell 4.6% year-over-year to $1.79 billion, also below the projected $1.86 billion.
Comparable sales declined 2.6% overall. In North America, comps dipped by a modest 0.5%, while international markets saw a sharper 8.5% drop, driven mainly by weaker performance in Foot Locker Europe.
"We are continuing to execute our Lace Up Plan strategies as we look forward to the successful completion of our transaction with DICK’S Sporting Goods. As we noted at the time we reported preliminary first quarter results, we experienced softer traffic trends globally that impacted our performance," said Mary Dillon, CEO of Foot Locker.
"As we have executed these and other initiatives to further advance our strategy, our teams have also remained nimble to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment, including managing our promotional levels, inventories, and expenses and remaining disciplined with our cash flows."
The company’s Q1 gross margin narrowed by 40 basis points compared to the same period last year.