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1-800-Flowers.com (1-800-Flowers.com) Degree of Financial Leverage : 3.50 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is 1-800-Flowers.com Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 3.50. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

FLWS's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
92.72% of 1072 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs FLWS: 3.50

1-800-Flowers.com Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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1-800-Flowers.com Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

1-800-Flowers.com Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.55 0.90 1.10 0.99 1.31

1-800-Flowers.com Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.06 1.12 1.31 2.02 3.50

Competitive Comparison of 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



1-800-Flowers.com Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

1-800-Flowers.com's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.96 (Dec. 2023) / 0.05 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -52.576 (Dec. 2023) / 11.006 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-20.2/-5.777
=3.50***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


1-800-Flowers.com  (NAS:FLWS) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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1-800-Flowers.com (1-800-Flowers.com) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
Two Jericho Plaza, Suite 200, Jericho, NY, USA, 11753
1-800-Flowers.com Inc is a provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The company's e-commerce business platform features all brands, including 1-800-Flowers.com, 1-800-Baskets.com, Cheryl's Cookies, Harry and David, PersonalizationMall.com, Shari's Berries, FruitBouquets.com, Moose Munch, The Popcorn Factory, Wolferman's Bakery, Stock Yards, and Simply Chocolate. Through the Celebrations Passport loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across its portfolio of brands, the firm strives to deepen relationships with customers. The company also operates BloomNet, an international floral and gift industry service provider; Napco, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal decor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC.
Executives
William E Shea officer: CFO ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Thomas G Hartnett officer: Senior Vice President ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Joseph Rowland officer: President, GFGB TWO JERICHO PLAZA, SUITE 200, JERICHO NY 11753
Leonard J Elmore director ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Steven A Lightman officer: President, GFGB 5372 E. GLENEAGLES DRIVE, TUCSON AZ 85718
Dinesh Popat officer: President, BloomNet, Inc. ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Christopher G Mccann director, officer: President ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Eugene F Demark director C/O BANKUNITED, INC., 14817 OAK LANE, MIAMI LAKES FL 33016
Arnold P Leap officer: Chief Information Officer ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Dina M. Colombo director ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Hofmann Stephanie Redish director ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Larry Zarin director ONE EXPRESS WAY, ST. LOUIS MO 63121
James F Mccann director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer, other: Chairman of the Board ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 500, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
James Mccann 2005 Trust other: Member of 10% owner group ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, CARLE PLACE NY 11514
Matthew Mccann 2005 Trust other: Member of 10% owner group ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, CARLE PLACE NY 11514