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Movado Group (MOV) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Movado Group disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Movado Group reported the most risks in the “Ability to Sell” category.

Risk Overview Q1, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Apr 30, 2026, filed May 27, 2026

Risk Distribution
42Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Movado Group disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks394041424344Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q12026Showing: Q4, 2023
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedMovado Group Risk Factors
Risk Changed (3)
  • Debt & Financing - Risk 1
    We depend on a variety of U.S. and multi-national financial institutions to provide us with banking services. The default or failure of one or more of the financial institutions that we rely on may adversely affect our business and financial condition.

    The Company maintains the majority of its cash and cash equivalents in accounts with major U.S. and multi-national financial institutions, and our deposits at certain of these institutions exceed insured limits. Market conditions can impact the viability of these institutions. In the event of failure of any of the financial institutions where we maintain our cash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or at all. Any inability to access or delay in accessing these funds could adversely affect our business and financial condition. Moreover, any default or failure of any U.S. or multi-national financial institutions may cause an impact on wholesale and retail customers' actual or perceived wealth and could reduce actual or perceived disposable income, which may cause a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

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Production (1)
Macro & Political (1)

Risk Highlights Q1, 2026

Main Risk Category
Ability to Sell
With 11 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
42
+2
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Apr 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

if the company is unable to maintain existing space or to lease new space for its retail outlets in prime outlet center locations or is unable to complete construction on a timely basis, the company's ability to achieve favorable results in its retail business could be adversely affected.prime outlet center locationsif the company is unable to maintain existing space or to lease new space for its retail outlets in prime outlet center locations or is unable to complete construction on a timely basis, the company's ability to achieve favorable results in its retail business could be adversely affected.unable to complete constructionthe company's business is seasonal, so events and circumstances that adversely affect holiday consumer spending will have a disproportionately adverse effect on the company's results of operations.adversely affect holiday consumer spendingif the company is unable to maintain existing space or to lease new space for its retail outlets in prime outlet center locations or is unable to complete construction on a timely basis, the company's ability to achieve favorable results in its retail business could be adversely affected.unable to maintain existing spaceif the company is unable to maintain existing space or to lease new space for its retail outlets in prime outlet center locations or is unable to complete construction on a timely basis, the company's ability to achieve favorable results in its retail business could be adversely affected.ability to achieve favorable resultsacquisitions inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties.acquisitions inherently involve significant risksthe company relies on independent parties to manufacture its products. any loss of an independent manufacturer, or the company's inability to deliver quality goods in a timely manner, could have an adverse effect on customer relations, brand image, net sales and results of operations.inability to deliver quality goodsthe inability or difficulty of the company's customers, suppliers and business partners to obtain credit could materially and adversely affect its results of operations and liquidity.business partners to obtain creditthe company's e-commerce business is subject to numerous risks that could have an adverse effect on the company's business and results of operations.subject to numerous risksif the company is unable to successfully implement its growth strategies, its future operating results could suffer.unable to successfully implement

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 42

Competition1 | 2.4%
  • Competition - Risk 1
    The Company faces intense competition in the worldwide watch industry not only from competitors selling traditional watches but also from those selling smart watches and other wearables.

    The watch industry is highly competitive and the Company competes globally with numerous manufacturers, importers, distributors and Internet-based retailers, some of which are larger than the Company and have greater financial, distribution, advertising and marketing resources. The Company's products compete on the basis of price, features, brand image, design, perceived desirability and reliability. However, there can be no assurance that the Company's products will compete effectively in the future and, unless the Company remains competitive, its future results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. The Company also faces significant competition from companies introducing and selling smart wearable devices including smart watches. Many of these companies have significantly greater financial, distribution, advertising and marketing resources than does the Company. The sale of these smart products could materially adversely impact the traditional watch market and the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

Demand3 | 7.1%
Sales & Marketing6 | 14.3%
Brand / Reputation1 | 2.4%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.