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Kontoor Brands, Inc.65.76
-0.25-0.38%
Dec 16, 4:00:02 PM EST
Earnings Call Transcripts
This Quarter (Q1 '26)
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Last Quarter (Q4 '25)
FY Q4 '25
Helly details boost growth thesis
Q&A unpacked Helly Hansen details, flagging mid-high single-digit 2026 growth, China JV north of 50%, synergies over $40 million (up from $25 million) at full run-rate in 2027, and selective US wholesale rollouts amid inbound retailer interest. Management called it the smoothest integration ever. They stressed capital allocation flexibility—$225 million delevering plus opportunistic buybacks—fueled by strong cash flow. Tariffs hit gross over $100 million but full offset targeted in 12-18 months via pricing and sourcing shifts. Project Genius delivers ~$100 million savings in 2026. Confident tone; watch Helly's US traction and September Investor Day.
Key Stats
Market Cap
3.66BP/E (TTM)
16.95Basic EPS (TTM)
3.88Dividend Yield
0.03%Recent Filings
10-K
FY2025 results
Kontoor Brands drove FY2025 net revenues to $3.2B, up 21% y/y including $476M from the May Helly Hansen acquisition and a 53rd week boost, with U.S. Wholesale up 7%, International Wholesale surging 65%, and Direct-to-Consumer climbing 49%; gross margin expanded 70bps to 45.2% via mix shift and Project Jeanius gains, yet operating income dipped 2% to $337M amid $51M acquisition costs and $81M restructuring hits. Wrangler accelerated 6% to $1.9B with 230bps margin gains to 23%, while Lee slipped 5%; Helly Hansen added $460M revenue, 6.9% margins in seven months. Q4 share buybacks tapped the $300M program, leaving $190M. Tariffs crimp margins.
8-K
Q4 revenue up 46%, strong outlook
Kontoor Brands crushed Q4 2025 with revenue surging 46% to $1.02B, fueled by Helly Hansen's 36-point boost, while adjusted operating income jumped 48% to $150M. Full-year revenue hit $3.15B up 21%, with inventory down 26% sequentially to $567M after a $200M debt paydown. 2026 outlook targets $3.40-3.45B revenue, adjusted EPS $6.40-6.50 despite tariff hits. Leverage drops below 1.5x.
8-K
Severance plan approved, dividend declared
Kontoor Brands' board approved its Executive Severance Plan on February 12, 2026, offering tiered benefits for qualifying terminations outside change-in-control scenarios: CEO gets 24 months base salary continuation and 18 months COBRA; EVPs 18 and 12 months; SVPs 12 and 9 months, plus pro-rated bonuses. Plan requires releases and restrictive covenants. It declared a $0.53 quarterly dividend, payable March 20 to March 10 record holders. Executives now protected, yet bound tightly.
8-K
Q3 revenue surges 27%, outlook raised
Kontoor Brands posted Q3 revenue of $853M, up 27% year-over-year despite a 2-point shipment timing shift, fueled by Helly Hansen integration. Adjusted operating income hit $122M, up 14%, with gross margin expanding 80bps to 45.8%. Raised full-year outlook: revenue at high end of $3.09-3.12B, adjusted EPS to $5.50. Debt repayments accelerate.
10-Q
Q3 FY2025 results
Kontoor Brands posted Q3 revenues of $853.2M, up 27% y/y from $670.2M, driven by $192.7M from the Helly Hansen acquisition closed May 31, 2025 for $932.8M cash (funded by debt and cash on hand), recognizing $518.7M goodwill and $454.5M intangibles including $400M indefinite-lived Helly Hansen trademarks. Operating income fell 35% y/y to $63.9M amid $38.1M restructuring charges from manufacturing closures and higher interest expense on $1.3B debt, yet Wrangler segment profit climbed 19% y/y to $116.4M. Gross margin slipped 340bps to 41.3% due to tariffs and restructuring. Cash dropped to $82.4M after the deal, with $493.7M revolver availability and covenant compliance. Diluted EPS reconciles at $0.66 ($36.9M net income / 56.1M shares). Integration ramps up. Tariffs pressure margins.
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