Kontoor Brands Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) appointed Børre Hegbom as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Helly Hansen, effective October 30, 2025. Hegbom will lead execution of the strategic plan for Helly Hansen, overseeing Sport and Workwear globally and reporting to Scott Baxter, President and CEO.

The release notes Hegbom's more than two decades of experience with Helly Hansen, most recently as Managing Director, Sport, and credits him with driving significant Sport-category growth. Management says his appointment is intended to accelerate the company’s Helly Hansen investment roadmap, including U.S. expansion, new distribution channels, product innovation, and category expansion to deliver long-term shareholder value.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, an increase of $0.01 (2%). The dividend is payable on December 18, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2025.

Kontoor Brands includes the Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen brands and says it leverages a global platform and strategic sourcing to drive brand growth.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) will release third quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, November 3, 2025 at approximately 6:50 a.m. ET. Management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to review results.

The call will be broadcast live and archived at kontoorbrands.com/investors. Kontoor Brands is the parent of Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen and focuses on global sourcing and supply chain to drive brand growth.

Wrangler (NYSE:KTB) signed a multi-year licensing agreement with CAPX to launch an elevated Wrangler headwear collection, debuting in October 2025. The line will feature Wrangler signatures—’W’ stitching, copper hardware, leather patches sourced from the brand's denim suppliers—and standardized fit via CAPX’s system of over 45 shapes with model numbers printed inside linings. The partnership emphasizes craftsmanship, innovation, and expanding Wrangler’s cross-category lifestyle offerings to reach a broader audience.

Wrangler (NYSE:KTB) and Filson have announced a limited-edition fall collection, merging their iconic American heritage brands. The 10-piece capsule collection, priced from $180 to $750, will be available starting October 1, 2025, at Filson flagship stores and online platforms.

The collection features signature elements from both brands, including Filson's British Millerain oil-finish Tin Cloth, sherpa fleece, and Mackinaw Wool, combined with Wrangler's cotton slub denim and iconic "7 Icons" design elements. Key pieces include the Adventure Shirt, Adventure Jacket, Adventure Jean, Denim Work Jacket, and Packer Jacket, each incorporating distinctive co-branded details and premium materials.

Lee (NYSE:KTB) has launched its new global advertising campaign "Built Like Lee," marking a significant brand evolution for the 135-year-old American denim company. The campaign, created in collaboration with creative agency YARD, aims to reconnect with a new generation while celebrating the brand's denim heritage and craftsmanship.

The digital-first campaign will debut across the US and Europe on September 15, 2025, featuring placements on major streaming platforms including Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime, Disney+, Hulu, as well as social media platforms like YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, and Meta. The campaign showcases Lee's iconic denim pieces, including the Lee Rider® jacket and Lee 101® jean, set against real-world backdrops and featuring the brand's signature button as a visual connection across generations.

Wrangler (NYSE:KTB) and Coors Banquet have announced their first-ever co-branded apparel collection launching August 21, 2025. The collaboration features over 20 unique pieces including denim vests with Coors-branded embroidery, Western-inspired pullover sweaters, limited-edition Cowboy Cut® Jeans, and graphic t-shirts.

The partnership includes a unique marketing campaign featuring the first-ever national ads painted with Coors Banquet beer by artist Caitlin Hatch. The brands will showcase the collection through the Legends of the West Tour, hosting pop-up events in Dallas (Sept 4), Nashville (Sept 11), and Denver (Sept 25). The collection will be available through Wrangler stores, select western retailers, and online at shop.coors.com and wrangler.com.

Lee (NYSE:KTB) has announced a global collaboration with Crayola, launching a limited-edition collection that combines Lee's iconic workwear with Crayola's retired crayon colors. The collection, available from August 21, 2025, features eight revived Crayola colors including Magic Mint, Dandelion, Raw Umber, Orange Red, and Violet Blue.

The collaboration includes overalls, carpenter pants, chore jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories, with prices ranging from $39 to $118. The collection will be distributed through Lee owned stores and websites in the US, Europe, and China, as well as major retailers including Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Asos, and Zalando.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) reported strong Q2 2025 results with revenue of $658 million, up 8% year-over-year. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $1.21, representing a 23% increase, while adjusted operating income grew 25% to $100 million.

Key highlights include Wrangler brand's 7% global revenue growth to $461 million, the successful integration of recently acquired Helly Hansen, and a 120 basis point improvement in adjusted gross margin to 46.4%. The company strengthened its 2025 outlook, now expecting revenue between $3.09-$3.12 billion and adjusted EPS of approximately $5.45, despite tariff impacts.

The company maintained strong financial discipline with a $25 million voluntary term loan payment and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share.