Capri Holdings Ltd (CPRI)

Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI) is the parent of three luxury brands: Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace. In its FY 2025 10-K, the Company reported revenue of $4.442 billion (–14.1% YoY) and a net loss of $1.182 billion, driven by a 2025 interim impairment of $671 million, a soft luxury goods envir...

Capri Holdings’ 2025 10-K Review: Luxury Under Pressure

Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI) is the global parent of three iconic fashion-luxury brands—Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace. In its latest annual report (Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2025), Capri paints a picture of a fast-changing market, supply-chain challenges and a stark financial reset.

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Business Overview

Segments and Brands

  • Michael Kors (68% of revenue): American sportswear-turned-luxury accessories, footwear and apparel.
  • Jimmy Choo (14%): British trendsetting luxury footwear and accessories.
  • Versace (18%): Milanese haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and home.

Distribution Channels

  • Company-owned boutiques and outlet stores (1,158 at March 29, 2025)
  • E-commerce platforms
  • Wholesale partnerships and licensees in travel retail, department and specialty stores

Global Footprint

  • Americas, EMEA, Asia
  • Revenue by region (FY 2025): Americas $2.48B; EMEA $1.30B; Asia $0.66B

Financial Highlights (FY 2025 vs. FY 2024)

Metric FY 2025 FY 2024 Change
Total revenue $4,442 million $5,170 million –14.1%
Gross profit margin 63.6% 64.6% –100 bps
Selling, general & administrative $2,581 million $2,784 million –7.3%
Operating (loss) $(752) million $(241) million NM
Net (loss) attributable to Capri $(1,182) million $(229) million NM
Net loss per diluted share $(10.00) $(1.96) NM

*NM = Not meaningful.

Key Drivers of the FY 2025 Results

  1. Demand Softening in Luxury
    Global fashion-luxury volumes declined 2% (per Bain & Altagamma). Shoppers traded down or paused purchases amid higher interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
  2. Impairments and Asset Write-downs
  • $430 million of goodwill impairment for Versace and Jimmy Choo reporting units
  • $231 million of impairment on Versace and Jimmy Choo brand intangible assets
  • $136 million of store-loss and other long-lived asset impairments
  1. Revenue Declines across All Brands
  • Versace down 20%; Jimmy Choo down 2%; Michael Kors down 14% (all on both reported and constant-currency basis)
  1. Operating Leverage Erosion
    Lower full-price sell-through and higher markdowns pushed gross margins down. Selling, general & administrative costs fell but not in line with revenue, squeezing operating margins.
  2. Credit and Liquidity
  • Net cash provided by operating activities: $281 million (FY 2024: $309 million)
  • Total borrowings (Mar 29, 2025): $1.5 billion; net leverage covenant 4.0x

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

  • Cash & cash equivalents: $166 million
  • Working capital: $185 million
  • Total assets: $5.21 billion
  • Total debt: $1.50 billion
  • Operating lease right-of-use assets: $1.21 billion

Capri refinanced its credit facilities in February 2025, locking in a lower interest margin on a $1.50 billion secured facility that matures between 2027 and 2029.

Strategic Priorities & Risks

Growth Strategy

  • Michael Kors: Return to full-price growth; revamp hero styles; expand men’s and lifestyle categories to $4 billion in revenue over time.
  • Jimmy Choo: Drive women’s accessories to 30% of revenue; leverage red-carpet and celebrity DNA; scale to $800 million.
  • Versace: Up-market positioning with Italian couture DNA; focus on selective categories and wholesale license.

Global Optimization

  • Store footprint rationalization; 83 closures in FY 2025; cost-saving restructuring levers.
  • Enterprise-wide ERP transformation; digital platform upgrades; omni-channel distribution hubs.

Risks & Uncertainties

  • Macroeconomic slowdown and consumer sentiment
  • Foreign exchange headwinds
  • Supply-chain disruption and tariffs on Asian production
  • Cybersecurity, ESG, labor and ethical sourcing compliance

Investment Considerations

Despite iconic brand names and an extensive retail network, Capri faces a challenging backdrop:

  • Sharp demand pullback in post-pandemic markets
  • Heavy impairments and a net loss of over $1.1 billion
  • Eroded profitability and strained operating leverage
  • Ongoing multi-year capital investments in stores and IT

Capris turnaround hinges on improving sell-throughs, margin recovery and strict cost discipline. For patient, high-risk investors who believe in the long-term strength of these heritage luxury brands, there may be opportunity—but near-term headwinds are significant.

Net Loss for FY 2025

$ (1,182) million

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