Deckers Outdoor (DECK) risk factors: FY2026 10-K

1. References within this *Annual Report *to “Deckers,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “management,” or the “Company” refer tonew
2. Deckers Outdoor Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries. *HOKA® (HOKA), *UGG® (UGG), Teva®new
3. (Teva), *Koolaburra by UGG® (Koolaburra), AHNU® (AHNU), *UGGpure® (UGGpure) and *UGGplushTM *(UGGplush) are some of our trademarks. Other trademarks or trade names appearing elsewhere within this *Annual Report *are the property of their respective owners. The trademarks and trade names within this *Annual Report *are referred to without the ® and ™ symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indication that their respective owners will not assert their rights to the fullest extent under applicable law.new
4. Unless otherwise indicated, all figures herein are expressed in thousands, *except share and per share data.new
5. References *to “domestic” refer to our business and operations in *the *US. *The periods covered by the *fiscal years ended March 31, 2026, *2025, and *2024 *are stated herein as “year ended” or “years ended.” We also refer to these fiscal years as “fiscal year 2026,” “fiscal year 2025,” and “fiscal year 2024,” respectively. Fiscal year 2026 is also referred to as “the current period” and fiscal year 2025 is referred to as “the prior period”.new

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1. Direct-to-Consumer.new
2. E-Commerce Websites.new

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1. International Distribution.new

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1. Inventory Management and Product Returnsnew

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1. Sustainable Development Goals.new
2. Stakeholder Engagement.new
3. Human Capital - Our People and Our Culturenew
4. Charitable Giving and Volunteering.new
5. Employee Health and Safety.new

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1. Our short and long\-term success is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors that are difficult to predict or beyond our control. As a result, investing in our common stock involves substantial risk.new
2. Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” *within this *Annual Report *for further information.new

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1. The footwear, apparel, and accessories industry is subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences, and if we do not accurately anticipate and promptly respond to consumer demand and spending patterns, we could lose sales, our relationships with customers could be harmed, and our brand loyalty could be diminished.reworded
2. Changes to economic conditions may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
3. We face intense competition from both established companies and newer entrants into the market, and our failure to compete effectively could cause our market share to decline, which could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
4. If we are unsuccessful at managing inventory planning, forecasting, and global supply chain execution, we may be unable to accurately forecast our inventory and working capital requirements, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.reworded
5. We rely upon a number of warehouse and distribution facilities to operate our business, and any damage to one of these facilities, or any disruptions caused by incorporating new facilities into our operations, could have a material adverse effect on our business.
6. We rely upon independent manufacturers for all of our production needs, and the failure of these manufacturers to manage these responsibilities would prevent us from filling customer orders, which would result in loss of sales and harm our relationships with customers.reworded
7. Our financial success is influenced by the success of our customers, and the loss of a key customer could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.reworded
8. We depend on qualified talent and, if we are unable to retain or hire executive officers, key employees, and skilled talent, we may not be able to achieve our strategic objectives, which could adversely affect our results of operations.reworded
9. Sheepskin and other raw materials are used to manufacture a significant portion of our products, and disruptions in the availability, pricing, or quality standards of these inputs could have a material adverse effect on our business.new
10. We rely on technical innovation to compete in the market for our products, and if we fail to innovate effectively or in a timely manner, our competitive position and results of operations could be adversely affected.new
11. We may not succeed in implementing our growth strategies, in which case we may not be able to take advantage of certain market opportunities and our competitive position and results of operations could be adversely affected.reworded
12. Increasing expectations from investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders with respect to our ESG practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to additional risks.reworded
13. Climate change, natural disasters, public health issues, or other events beyond our control, as well as related regulations, have adversely affected, and could in the future adversely affect, our business.
14. We face risks associated with strategic acquisitions and divestitures, and our failure to successfully integrate any acquired business could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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1. Our reliance on independent manufacturers and suppliers located primarily in Southeast Asia exposes us and geopolitical conditions that could materially increase our costs, disrupt our global supply chain, and adversely affect our results of operations.new
2. Our sales in international markets are subject to a variety of legal, regulatory, political, cultural, and economic risks that may adversely affect our results of operations.reworded
3. We conduct business outside the US, which exposes us to foreign currency exchange rate risk, and could have a negative effect on our results of operations.reworded

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1. A security breach or disruption to our IT systems could materially harm our business, disrupt our operations, or result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, which could damage our relationships, expose us to litigation or regulatory proceedings, or harm our reputation, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.rewordedCybersecurity
2. If we are found to have violated laws concerning the privacy and security of consumers’ or other individuals’ personal information, we could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, which could increase our liabilities and harm our reputation or our business.
3. If the technology-based systems that give our customers the ability to shop or interact with us online do not function effectively, our results of operations, as well as our ability to grow our e-commerce websites globally or to retain our customer base, could be materially and adversely affected.reworded
4. If we are unsuccessful at improving our operational and IT systems and our efforts do not result in the anticipated benefits to us or result in unanticipated disruption to our business, our results of operations could be adversely affected.reworded
5. reputation, results of operations, or financial condition.new

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1. Failure to adequately protect our intellectual property rights could reduce sales and adversely affect the value of our brands.
2. Our revolving credit facility agreements expose us to certain risks.
3. The tax laws applicable to our business are complex, and changes in tax laws or audits by taxing authorities could increase our worldwide tax rate and may subject us to additional tax liabilities, which may materially affect our financial position and results of operations.new

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1. Our common stock price has been volatile, which could result in losses for stockholders.reworded
2. Anti-takeover provisions contained in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Certificate) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (Bylaws), as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair or delay a takeover attempt.reworded

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1. Cybersecurity Risk Management and StrategynewCybersecurity

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1. Corporate Headquarters.new
2. Regional Offices.new
3. Retail Stores.new
4. Market Information.new
5. Holders of Record.new
6. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.new

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Headings in the FY2025 10-K with no match this year.

1. We use sheepskin to manufacture a significant portion of our products, and if we are unable to obtain sufficient sheepskin at acceptable prices that meets our quality expectations, or if there are legal or social impediments to our ability to use sheepskin, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.
2. We rely on technical innovation to compete in the market for our products.
3. Our reliance on independent manufacturers and suppliers located primarily in Southeast Asia subjects us to risks associated with complex and evolving international trade policies, regulatory environments, and geopolitical relations that could materially increase our costs, disrupt our global supply chain, and adversely affect our financial performance.
4. Supply chain disruptions could interrupt product manufacturing and global logistics and increase product and transportation costs.