Kontoor Brands Inc Financials
This page shows Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 8 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
FY2026 shows purchased revenue growth layered onto a cash-rich, low-capex model, but with thinner earnings after overhead and debt costs.
Between FY2024 and FY2026, revenue added$545M while EBITDA stayed essentially flat at about$385M , even as goodwill rose by$322M and long-term debt by$394M . That combination suggests the larger business was at least partly bought rather than built internally, and the added scale has so far lifted overhead and financing costs faster than operating earnings.
Cash conversion is stronger than net income alone suggests: FY2026 free cash flow reached
The FY2026 squeeze happened below gross profit, not at the product level: gross margin improved from
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2026 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Kontoor Brands Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Kontoor Brands Inc has an operating margin of 10.7%, meaning the company retains $11 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 48/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 13.1% the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc's revenue surged 20.9% year-over-year to $3.2B, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 50/100.
Kontoor Brands Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 1.83, meaning only $1.83 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 65/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Kontoor Brands Inc's current ratio of 1.87 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 33/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Kontoor Brands Inc has a free cash flow margin of 13.8%, earning a moderate score of 59/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Kontoor Brands Inc earns a strong 36.8% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $37 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 100/100. This is down from 61.4% the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc scores 3.13, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Kontoor Brands Inc passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Kontoor Brands Inc generates $2.00 in operating cash flow ($455.8M OCF vs $227.5M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Kontoor Brands Inc earns $5.4 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($336.8M vs $62.2M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Kontoor Brands Inc generated $3.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 20.9% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc's EBITDA was $384.6M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 0.1% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc reported $227.5M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 7.5% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc earned $4.05 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 7.1% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Kontoor Brands Inc generated $434.8M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 24.4% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc held $56.4M in cash against $1.1B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Kontoor Brands Inc paid $2.09 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 3.5% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc had 55M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 0.1% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Kontoor Brands Inc's gross margin was 45.1% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc's operating margin was 10.7% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc's net profit margin was 7.2% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc's ROE was 36.8% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 24.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Kontoor Brands Inc spent $25.0M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 70.8% from the prior year.
Kontoor Brands Inc invested $21.0M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 12.0% from the prior year.
KTB Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $613.3M-49.6% | $1.2B+42.8% | $853.2M+29.6% | $658.3M+55.6% | $423.0M-39.5% | $699.3M+4.3% | $670.2M+10.4% | $606.9M |
| Cost of Revenue | $283.9M-55.9% | $644.3M+28.6% | $501.1M+41.8% | $353.4M+53.5% | $230.3M-41.5% | $393.7M+6.2% | $370.7M+10.5% | $335.5M |
| Gross Profit | $329.4M-42.6% | $573.7M+62.9% | $352.2M+15.5% | $304.8M+58.2% | $192.7M-36.9% | $305.6M+2.0% | $299.5M+10.4% | $271.4M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $239.3M-41.7% | $410.6M+42.4% | $288.3M+27.4% | $226.3M+40.2% | $161.4M-27.1% | $221.3M+10.0% | $201.2M+2.6% | $196.1M |
| Operating Income | $90.1M-44.7% | $163.1M+155.4% | $63.9M-18.7% | $78.5M+150.4% | $31.4M-62.8% | $84.3M-14.3% | $98.3M+30.7% | $75.2M |
| Interest Expense | $16.1M-19.2% | $19.9M+4.9% | $19.0M+40.7% | $13.5M+37.5% | $9.8M-1.6% | $10.0M-10.8% | $11.2M+7.7% | $10.4M |
| Income Tax | $18.0M-51.1% | $36.8M+511.8% | $6.0M-75.1% | $24.1M+455.7% | $4.3M-62.4% | $11.5M-28.9% | $16.2M+27.9% | $12.7M |
| Net Income | $92.4M+25.3% | $73.8M+99.6% | $36.9M-50.0% | $73.9M+72.3% | $42.9M-33.0% | $64.0M-9.3% | $70.5M+36.3% | $51.8M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.65 | N/A | $0.66-50.0% | $1.32+73.7% | $0.76 | N/A | $1.26+37.0% | $0.92 |
KTB Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.7B+2.6% | $2.6B-9.8% | $2.9B+5.3% | $2.7B+62.2% | $1.7B+1.5% | $1.7B-0.2% | $1.7B+2.5% | $1.6B |
| Current Assets | $1.1B+3.9% | $1.1B-19.2% | $1.3B+10.1% | $1.2B+11.8% | $1.1B+2.2% | $1.1B-0.2% | $1.1B+4.3% | $1.0B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $56.4M-26.9% | $77.2M-6.3% | $82.4M-23.3% | $107.5M-66.5% | $320.8M-4.0% | $334.1M+24.0% | $269.4M+20.1% | $224.3M |
| Inventory | $463.5M+6.3% | $435.9M-43.0% | $765.0M+11.6% | $685.5M+129.4% | $298.8M-23.4% | $390.2M-15.4% | $461.5M-5.5% | $488.3M |
| Accounts Receivable | $245.0M+17.0% | $209.4M-42.8% | $366.0M+20.1% | $304.8M+131.0% | $132.0M-45.8% | $243.7M+5.7% | $230.4M+12.4% | $205.0M |
| Goodwill | $459.2M+1.8% | $451.0M-13.0% | $518.7M+6.2% | $488.4M+278.5% | $129.0M-38.2% | $208.8M-0.5% | $209.8M+0.2% | $209.5M |
| Total Liabilities | $2.0B+0.7% | $2.0B-13.5% | $2.3B+5.1% | $2.2B+77.7% | $1.2B-0.1% | $1.3B-3.5% | $1.3B+4.1% | $1.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $601.0M+1.2% | $593.6M-15.5% | $702.3M+25.8% | $558.4M+42.8% | $391.1M-0.7% | $393.9M-7.8% | $427.3M+14.5% | $373.1M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.1B-0.3% | $1.1B-15.5% | $1.3B-1.8% | $1.4B+85.8% | $735.6M-0.6% | $740.3M-0.6% | $745.0M-0.6% | $749.7M |
| Total Equity | $618.9M+9.6% | $564.9M+6.7% | $529.6M+6.3% | $498.3M+16.8% | $426.7M+6.7% | $400.1M+12.1% | $356.9M-2.8% | $367.2M |
| Retained Earnings | $295.9M+7.9% | $274.3M+7.0% | $256.3M+2.7% | $249.5M+19.1% | $209.6M+4.8% | $200.0M+20.4% | $166.0M+0.9% | $164.6M |
KTB Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $46.3M-84.0% | $288.4M+349.5% | $64.1M+149.8% | $25.7M-66.9% | $77.6M-5.3% | $82.0M-38.6% | $133.6M+38.9% | $96.2M |
| Capital Expenditures | $6.0M-9.6% | $6.6M-21.3% | $8.4M+123.8% | $3.7M+61.6% | $2.3M-66.6% | $6.9M+86.8% | $3.7M+2.4% | $3.6M |
| Free Cash Flow | $40.3M-85.7% | $281.8M+405.3% | $55.8M+154.2% | $21.9M-70.9% | $75.3M+0.4% | $75.0M-42.2% | $129.9M+40.3% | $92.6M |
| Investing Cash Flow | $3.9M+144.2% | -$8.8M+74.4% | -$34.5M+95.9% | -$850.7M-17763.5% | -$4.8M+17.8% | -$5.8M-15.1% | -$5.0M-0.7% | -$5.0M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$69.5M+72.8% | -$255.1M-368.5% | -$54.4M-109.2% | $594.2M+1668.7% | -$37.9M-27.9% | -$29.6M+59.8% | -$73.7M+10.6% | -$82.4M |
| Dividends Paid | $29.3M-0.4% | $29.5M+2.0% | $28.9M0.0% | $28.9M+0.2% | $28.8M+0.2% | $28.8M+4.3% | $27.6M-1.1% | $27.9M |
| Share Buybacks | $25.0M0.0% | $25.0M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $40.4M+60.6% | $25.2M |
KTB Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 53.7%+6.6pp | 47.1%+5.8pp | 41.3%-5.0pp | 46.3%+0.8pp | 45.6%+1.9pp | 43.7%-1.0pp | 44.7%-0.0pp | 44.7% |
| Operating Margin | 14.7%+1.3pp | 13.4%+5.9pp | 7.5%-4.5pp | 11.9%+4.5pp | 7.4%-4.6pp | 12.0%-2.6pp | 14.7%+2.3pp | 12.4% |
| Net Margin | 15.1%+9.0pp | 6.1%+1.7pp | 4.3%-6.9pp | 11.2%+1.1pp | 10.1%+1.0pp | 9.2%-1.4pp | 10.5%+2.0pp | 8.5% |
| Return on Equity | 14.9%+1.9pp | 13.1%+6.1pp | 7.0%-7.8pp | 14.8%+4.8pp | 10.1%-5.9pp | 16.0%-3.8pp | 19.8%+5.7pp | 14.1% |
| Return on Assets | 3.5%+0.6pp | 2.9%+1.6pp | 1.3%-1.4pp | 2.7%+0.2pp | 2.6%-1.3pp | 3.9%-0.4pp | 4.3%+1.1pp | 3.2% |
| Current Ratio | 1.87+0.0 | 1.82-0.1 | 1.91-0.3 | 2.18-0.6 | 2.78+0.1 | 2.70+0.2 | 2.50-0.2 | 2.74 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.83-0.2 | 2.01-0.5 | 2.53-0.2 | 2.74+1.0 | 1.72-0.1 | 1.85-0.2 | 2.09+0.0 | 2.04 |
| FCF Margin | 6.6%-16.6pp | 23.1%+16.6pp | 6.5%+3.2pp | 3.3%-14.5pp | 17.8%+7.1pp | 10.7%-8.6pp | 19.4%+4.1pp | 15.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's annual revenue?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) reported $3.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 20.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Kontoor Brands Inc's revenue growing?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) revenue grew by 20.9% year-over-year, from $2.6B to $3.2B in fiscal year 2026.
Is Kontoor Brands Inc profitable?
Yes, Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) reported a net income of $227.5M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 7.2%.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's EBITDA?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had EBITDA of $384.6M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Kontoor Brands Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had $56.4M in cash and equivalents against $1.1B in long-term debt.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's gross margin?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had a gross margin of 45.1% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's operating margin?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had an operating margin of 10.7% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's net profit margin?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had a net profit margin of 7.2% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Kontoor Brands Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) paid $2.09 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) has a return on equity of 36.8% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's free cash flow?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) generated $434.8M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 24.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's operating cash flow?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) generated $455.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Kontoor Brands Inc's total assets?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had $2.7B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Kontoor Brands Inc's capital expenditures?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) invested $21.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's current ratio?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had a current ratio of 1.87 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.83 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) had a return on assets of 8.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) has an Altman Z-Score of 3.13, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Kontoor Brands Inc's earnings high quality?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.00x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Kontoor Brands Inc cover its interest payments?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) has an interest coverage ratio of 5.4x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Kontoor Brands Inc?
Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) scores 59 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.