Kontoor Brands Q2 revenue rises 19%; raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $5.25-$5.35
Kontoor Brands reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $584 million, up 19% from a year earlier, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.06, up 13%. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $5.25 to $5.35 and plans to put $400 million of Lee divestiture proceeds into an accelerated share repurchase after that sale closes in the fourth quarter. For shareholders, the higher outlook and planned buyback point to expected profit growth and capital return, though reported diluted EPS from continuing operations slipped to $1.03 from $1.05.
Key points
- Revenue of $584 million rose 19%, including $114 million from Helly Hansen; Wrangler revenue rose 2%.
- Adjusted EPS of $1.06 rose 13%; reported diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.03 versus $1.05 a year earlier.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook raised to $5.25 to $5.35 from $5.15 to $5.25; revenue outlook unchanged at $2.66 to $2.71 billion.
- Planned $400 million accelerated share repurchase, funded by Lee divestiture proceeds, expected after the sale closes in the fourth quarter.
The filing
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