Q2 25 EPS
$1.21
BEAT +46.14%
Est. $0.83
Q2 25 Revenue
$658.3M
BEAT +3.88%
Est. $633.7M
vs S&P Since Q2 25
+18.1%
BEATING MARKET
KTB +37.5% vs S&P +19.4%
Market Reaction
Did KTB Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Kontoor Brands posted a standout second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $1.21 rising 23% year-over-year and revenue climbing 8% to $658.26 million, as the denim-to-outdoor apparel company rode strong Wrangler momentum and its first contribution from ne… Read more Kontoor Brands posted a standout second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $1.21 rising 23% year-over-year and revenue climbing 8% to $658.26 million, as the denim-to-outdoor apparel company rode strong Wrangler momentum and its first contribution from newly acquired Helly Hansen. Wrangler was the clear engine of the quarter, with global revenue of $461.28 million up 7% and segment profit jumping 22%, powered in part by an 18% surge in U.S. Digital direct-to-consumer sales. Helly Hansen, which closed May 31, added $29 million in its first month alone, immediately reshaping Kontoor's revenue profile and lifting adjusted gross margin 20 basis points as part of a broader 120-basis-point expansion to 46.4%. The results prompted management to raise its full-year revenue outlook to $3.09–$3.12 billion, now including approximately $455 million from Helly Hansen, while adjusted EPS guidance of approximately $5.45 absorbs an estimated $0.40 headwind from tariffs and incremental investments, a confident posture that sent shares sharply higher in pre-market trading following the report.
Key Takeaways
- • Better-than-expected organic revenue growth
- • Gross margin expansion driven by Project Jeanius benefits, lower product costs, and DTC/product mix
- • Wrangler U.S. revenue up 9% with 18% digital DTC growth
- • Stronger-than-expected Helly Hansen contribution in first month
- • Operating efficiency and reduced discretionary and freight expenses
- • Demand creation investments fueling market share gains
KTB YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
KTB Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
KTB Revenue by Geography
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our strong second quarter results were driven by better-than-expected organic revenue growth, gross margin expansion, operating efficiency and cash generation, as well as a stronger-than-expected contribution from Helly Hansen. We welcomed Helly Hansen to the Kontoor family in June and the integration is off to a great start. We are raising our full year outlook including increased investments and the absorption of higher tariffs, reflecting the resilience of our operating model, strong execution, and the momentum across the portfolio as we move into the second half of the year.”
— Scott Baxter, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
KTB Earnings Trends
KTB vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
KTB EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
KTB Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
KTB Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.14 | $1.55 | +35.92% | $807.6M | +2.91% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $1.64 | $1.73 | +5.23% | $1.02B | +4.29% |
| FY Full Year | $5.50 | $5.59 | +1.71% | $3.15B | +1.36% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.40 | $1.44 | +3.17% | $853.2M | -2.14% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.83 | $1.21 | +46.14% | $658.3M | +3.88% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $1.16 | $1.20 | +3.13% | $622.9M | -0.55% |