Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) boosts 2026 outlook after Helly Hansen-driven growth
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Kontoor Brands reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and set higher targets for 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.02 billion, up 46 percent, with adjusted EPS of $1.73, up 26 percent, helped by the Helly Hansen acquisition and a 53rd week.
For 2025, revenue was $3.15 billion, up 21 percent, and adjusted EPS was $5.59, up 14 percent, as adjusted gross margin improved to 46.6 percent. The company generated $455.8 million of cash from operations, reduced inventory to $567 million, made a $200 million voluntary term loan payment and ended with a pro-forma net leverage ratio of 2.0 times.
For 2026, Kontoor expects revenue of $3.40 to $3.45 billion, adjusted operating income of $506 to $512 million and adjusted EPS of $6.40 to $6.50, despite higher tariffs. It plans about $425 million of cash from operations, $225 million of voluntary term loan payments and a net leverage ratio below 1.5 times, while continuing dividends but assuming no share repurchases.
Positive
- Accelerating growth and earnings: 2025 revenue rose 21 percent to $3.15 billion and adjusted EPS increased 14 percent to $5.59, with 2026 guidance implying a further 9 percent revenue and 15–16 percent adjusted EPS increase.
- Deleveraging with strong cash generation: Operating cash flow of $455.8 million in 2025 funded a $200 million voluntary term loan payment, with guidance for $425 million of 2026 cash from operations and a net leverage target below 1.5 times.
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- None.
Insights
Strong 2025 growth, margin expansion and an ambitious 2026 outlook point to a meaningfully improved earnings and deleveraging profile.
Kontoor Brands delivered 2025 revenue of
Cash generation was robust, with
The 2026 outlook calls for revenue of
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FORM 8-K
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 3, 2026, Kontoor Brands, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
99.1 | Press release issued by Kontoor Brands, Inc., dated March 3, 2026, announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025. | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: March 3, 2026 | By: | /s/ Joseph A. Alkire | ||||||
| Name: | Joseph A. Alkire | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations | |||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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KONTOOR BRANDS REPORTS 2025 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS; PROVIDES INITIAL 2026 OUTLOOK
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
•Revenue of $1.02 billion increased 46 percent compared to prior year
•Reported gross margin was 46.2 percent. Adjusted gross margin of 46.8 percent increased 210 basis points compared to prior year
•Reported operating income was $121 million. Adjusted operating income of $150 million increased 48 percent compared to prior year. Adjusted operating income includes $8 million of incremental demand creation and brand investments relative to the Company's prior outlook
•Reported EPS was $1.31. Adjusted EPS of $1.73 increased 26 percent compared to prior year. Adjusted EPS includes $0.10 of incremental demand creation and brand investments relative to the Company’s prior outlook
•Inventory of $567 million decreased $198 million from the third quarter, representing a 26 percent decrease from the third quarter
•The Company made a $200 million voluntary term loan payment
•The Company repurchased $25 million of shares
•As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share
Full Year 2026 Outlook
•Revenue expected to be in the range of $3.40 to $3.45 billion, representing an increase of approximately 9 percent compared to prior year
•Adjusted gross margin expected to be in the range of 47.2 percent to 47.4 percent, representing an increase of 60 to 80 basis points compared to prior year
•Adjusted operating income expected to be in the range of $506 million to $512 million, representing an increase of 8 percent to 9 percent compared to prior year
•Adjusted EPS expected to be in the range of $6.40 to $6.50, representing an increase of 15 percent to 16 percent compared to prior year
•Cash from operations expected to be approximately $425 million
•The Company expects to make voluntary term loan payments of $225 million and to achieve a net leverage ratio below 1.5 times by year-end
•The Company’s outlook includes the impact from increases in tariffs on all countries from which the Company sources product with the exception of Mexico, which is exempt under USMCA. The Company is evaluating the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and trade agreement with Bangladesh. The Company utilizes U.S.-grown cotton in more than 80 percent of products sourced from Bangladesh which may qualify for a duty exemption under the trade agreement
GREENSBORO, N.C. - March 3, 2026 - Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended January 3, 2026.
“We had a strong finish to the year driven by better-than-expected revenue, earnings and cash generation,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “2025 was a transformational year for Kontoor, highlighted by the acquisition of Helly Hansen, strong growth in Wrangler and disciplined execution.”
“Our results highlight the strength and resiliency of our expanded brand portfolio as well as the impact from our transformation initiatives,” added Baxter. “Supported by record cash generation, including a $100 million contribution from Helly Hansen, we are ahead of our planned deleverage path, allowing us to capitalize on opportunistic share repurchases in the fourth quarter. I want to thank our colleagues around the globe for positioning us to deliver strong returns for our shareholders in the years ahead.”
Fourth Quarter 2025 Income Statement Review
Revenue was $1.02 billion and increased 46 percent compared to prior year, including a 36 percentage point benefit from the acquisition of Helly Hansen. Excluding the revenue contribution from Helly Hansen and the 53rd week of 2025, revenue increased 2 percent.
Wrangler brand global revenue was $562 million and increased 12 percent compared to prior year. Revenue growth benefitted by approximately 8 percentage points from the 53rd week. Wrangler U.S. revenue increased 12 percent, driven by a 16 percent increase in direct-to-consumer and an 11 percent increase in wholesale. Wrangler international revenue increased 10 percent compared to prior year, driven by a 35 percent increase in direct-to-consumer and a 6 percent increase in wholesale.
Lee brand global revenue was $198 million and increased 2 percent compared to prior year. Revenue growth benefitted by approximately 6 percentage points from the 53rd week. Lee U.S. revenue increased 9 percent driven by a 9 percent increase in wholesale and an 8 percent increase in direct-to-consumer. Lee international revenue decreased 6 percent driven by a decline in wholesale partially offset by an increase in direct-to-consumer.
Helly Hansen global revenue was $254 million. Revenue benefitted by approximately $3 million from the 53rd week. Sport and Workwear revenue was $194 million and $54 million, respectively. Musto brand revenue was $7 million. U.S. revenue was $68 million and international revenue was $186 million.
Gross margin increased 250 basis points to 46.2 percent on a reported basis and increased 210 basis points to 46.8 percent on an adjusted basis compared to prior year, including a 180 basis point benefit from the acquisition of Helly Hansen. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted gross margin increased 30 basis points driven by the benefits from Project Jeanius, and channel and product mix, partially offset by increased product costs and the impact from previously enacted increases in tariffs, net of pricing actions.
Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses were $350 million, or 34.3 percent of revenue on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, SG&A expenses were $326 million, or 32.0 percent of revenue. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted SG&A expenses were $234 million representing an increase of 11 percent driven primarily by an increase in demand creation investments and volume-based variable expenses, including the impact of the 53rd week, partially offset by the benefits from Project Jeanius.
Operating income was $121 million on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $150 million and increased 48 percent compared to prior year. Adjusted operating income includes $8 million of incremental demand creation and brand investments relative to the Company's prior outlook. Adjusted operating margin of 14.8 percent increased 30 basis points compared to prior year. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted operating income was $110 million and increased 9 percent compared to prior year.
Earnings per share (EPS) was $1.31 on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, EPS was $1.73, representing an increase of 26 percent, including a $0.44 contribution from Helly Hansen. Adjusted EPS includes $0.10 of incremental demand creation and brand investments relative to the Company's prior outlook.
Full Year 2025 Income Statement Review
Revenue was $3.15 billion and increased 21 percent compared to prior year, including an 18 percentage point benefit from the acquisition of Helly Hansen. Excluding the revenue contribution from Helly Hansen and the 53rd week, revenue increased 1 percent.
Wrangler brand global revenue was $1.91 billion and increased 6 percent compared to prior year. Revenue growth benefitted by approximately 2 percentage points from the 53rd week. Wrangler U.S. revenue increased 6 percent, driven by a 14 percent increase in direct-to-consumer and a 6 percent increase in wholesale. Wrangler international revenue increased 3 percent compared to prior year, driven by a 10 percent increase in direct-to-consumer and a 2 percent increase in wholesale.
Lee brand global revenue was $750 million and decreased 5 percent compared to prior year. Revenue growth benefitted by approximately 1 percentage point from the 53rd week. Lee U.S. revenue decreased 4 percent driven by a 5 percent decrease in wholesale partially offset by a 5 percent increase in direct-to-consumer. Lee international revenue decreased 7 percent driven by a decline in wholesale partially offset by an increase in direct-to-consumer.
Helly Hansen global revenue was $475 million for the June through December period. Revenue benefitted by approximately $3 million from the 53rd week. Sport and Workwear revenue was $354 million and $105 million, respectively. Musto brand revenue was $16 million. U.S. revenue was $113 million and international revenue was $362 million.
Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 45.2 percent on a reported basis and increased 150 basis points to 46.6 percent on an adjusted basis compared to prior year, including a 40 basis point benefit from the acquisition of Helly Hansen. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted gross margin increased 110 basis points driven by the benefits from Project Jeanius, and channel and product mix, partially offset by increased product costs and the impact from previously enacted increases in tariffs, net of pricing actions.
Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses were $1.09 billion, or 34.5 percent of revenue on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, SG&A expenses were $1.00 billion, or 31.8 percent of revenue. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted SG&A expenses were $815 million representing an increase of 2 percent driven by an increase in demand creation investments and volume-based variable expenses, including the impact of the 53rd week, partially offset by the benefits from Project Jeanius.
Operating income was $337 million on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $468 million and increased 23 percent compared to prior year. Adjusted operating margin of 14.9 percent increased 30 basis points compared to prior year. Excluding Helly Hansen, adjusted operating income was $423 million and increased 11 percent compared to prior year, resulting in a 120 basis point increase in adjusted operating margin to 15.8 percent of revenue.
Earnings per share (EPS) was $4.05 on a reported basis. On an adjusted basis, EPS was $5.59, representing an increase of 14 percent, including a $0.35 contribution from Helly Hansen.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Review
The Company ended the fourth quarter with $108 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $1.13 billion in long-term debt. During the quarter, the Company made a $200 million voluntary term loan payment.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and $493 million available for borrowing against this facility. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company’s pro-forma net leverage ratio was 2.0 times.
Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter was $567 million, including inventory from the acquisition of Helly Hansen. Total inventory at the end of the fourth quarter decreased $198 million on a sequential basis from the third quarter.
As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026.
The Company returned $54 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the fourth quarter, including the repurchase of $25 million of common stock. For the full year, the Company returned approximately $140 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The Company has $190 million remaining under its authorized share repurchase program.
Full Year 2026 Outlook
The Company’s outlook includes the impact from increases in tariffs on all countries from which the Company sources product, with the exception of Mexico. Based on currently available information, the Company’s imports from Mexico to the U.S. remain exempt under USMCA.
The Company’s outlook assumes a 15 percent reciprocal tariff rate on applicable inventory receipts effective February 24, 2026. The Company’s outlook assumes at least a 20 percent reciprocal tariff rate on applicable inventory owned prior to February 24, 2026.
The Company is evaluating the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and trade agreement with Bangladesh. The Company utilizes U.S.-grown cotton in more than 80 percent of products sourced from Bangladesh which may qualify for a duty exemption under the trade agreement.
“We are entering 2026 from a position of strength, with sharp strategic clarity and a relentless focus on execution,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We have the team and platforms in place to drive another year of record revenue and earnings, cash generation, and investment behind our brands. The strength and resiliency of our model provides significant capital allocation optionality to deliver superior returns for our shareholders.”
The Company’s outlook includes the full year expected contribution from Helly Hansen as well as the impact from increases in tariffs. The Helly Hansen business exhibits revenue and earnings seasonality, specifically in the second quarter, Helly Hansen’s smallest revenue quarter of the year. Further, the Company expects the negative impact from tariffs to be larger in the first half of the year due to the timing of inventory flows at higher costs and other mitigating actions, including the expected benefits from Project Jeanius.
The Company’s full year 2026 outlook includes the following assumptions:
•Revenue is expected to be in the range of $3.40 to $3.45 billion, representing growth of approximately 9 percent compared to prior year, including an approximate 2 percent impact from the 53rd week in the prior year.
For the first half of 2026, revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.56 to $1.57 billion, reflecting growth of between 22 and 23 percent compared to prior year, including the contribution from Helly Hansen.
•Adjusted gross margin is expected to be in the range of 47.2 percent to 47.4 percent, representing an increase of 60 to 80 basis points compared to prior year. The benefits from Project Jeanius, channel and product mix, and the contribution from Helly Hansen are expected to offset the impact from increases in tariffs, net of pricing actions.
For the first half of 2026, adjusted gross margin is expected to be in the range of 47.1 percent to 47.3 percent.
•Adjusted SG&A expenses are expected to increase approximately 12 percent compared to prior year. Excluding Helly Hansen, SG&A expenses are expected to be consistent with prior year, including an increase in investment in demand creation and other strategic growth initiatives, offset by disciplined expense management, Project Jeanius and the impact of the 53rd week in prior year.
For the first half of 2026, SG&A is expected to increase approximately 33 percent, primarily reflecting the impact of Helly Hansen.
•Adjusted operating income is expected to be in the range of $506 to $512 million, representing an increase of 8 percent to 9 percent compared to prior year, including the impact from increases in tariffs.
For the first half of 2026, adjusted operating income is expected to be in the range of $195 to $198 million.
•Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $6.40 to $6.50, representing an increase of 15 percent to 16 percent compared to prior year, including the impact from increases in tariffs.
For the first half of 2026, adjusted EPS is expected in the range of $2.25 to $2.30.
•Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $45 million.
•The Company expects an effective tax rate of approximately 20 percent on adjusted earnings, including the benefit of synergies from Helly Hansen. For the first half of 2026, the Company expects an effective tax rate of approximately 23 percent.
•Interest expense is expected to be approximately $55 million. Other expense is expected to be approximately $15 million. Average shares outstanding are expected to be approximately 56 million. There are no share repurchases contemplated in the Company’s outlook.
•The Company expects cash from operations of approximately $425 million.
•The Company expects to make voluntary term loan payments of $225 million, and to achieve a net leverage ratio below 1.5 times by year-end.
Webcast Information
Kontoor Brands will host its fourth quarter and full year 2025 conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, March 3, 2026. The conference will be broadcast live via the Internet, accessible at https://www.kontoorbrands.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release refers to “adjusted”, “organic” and “constant currency” amounts from 2025 and 2024, which are further described in the sections below. All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis. Amounts as presented herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.
Adjusted Amounts - This release refers to “adjusted” amounts. Adjustments during 2025 represent (i) charges related to the closure of a portion of our manufacturing facilities and (ii) business optimization activities associated with the continued execution of Project Jeanius. Adjustments during 2024 represent restructuring and transformation costs related to business optimization activities associated with Project Jeanius and actions to streamline and transfer select production within our internal manufacturing network. Additional information regarding adjusted amounts is provided in notes to the supplemental financial information included with this release.
Organic Amounts - This release refers to “organic” amounts, which represent operating results excluding contributions from the Helly Hansen® and Musto® brands.
Constant Currency - This release refers to “reported” amounts in accordance with GAAP, which include translation and transactional impacts from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This release also refers to “constant currency” amounts, which exclude the translation impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are presented in the supplemental financial information included with this release that identifies and quantifies all reconciling adjustments and provides management's view of why this non-GAAP information is useful to investors. While management believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating the business, this information should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternate for, reported results under GAAP. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company in this release may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies.
For forward-looking non-GAAP measures included in this filing, the Company does not provide a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because the information needed to reconcile these measures is unavailable due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and/or amount of various items that have not yet occurred and have been excluded from adjusted measures. Additionally, estimating such GAAP measures and providing a meaningful reconciliation consistent with the Company’s accounting policies for future periods requires a level of precision that is unavailable for these future periods and cannot be accomplished without unreasonable effort.
About Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders. For more information about Kontoor Brands, please visit www.KontoorBrands.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this release and attachments are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “should,” “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under the U.S. federal securities laws. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to: macroeconomic conditions, including inconsistent consumer demand despite recent declines in interest rates, fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates, moderating inflation and global supply chain issues, as well as the ongoing
impact of tariffs and uncertainty regarding the outcome of trade negotiations, import/export regulations and tariff policies, continue to adversely impact global economic conditions and have had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows (including future uncertain impacts); the level of consumer demand for apparel; reliance on a small number of large customers; potential difficulty in integrating Helly Hansen and/or in achieving the expected growth, cost savings and/or synergies from the acquisition; supply chain and shipping disruptions, which could continue to result in shipping delays, an increase in transportation costs and increased product costs or lost sales; intense industry competition; the ability to accurately forecast demand for products; the Company’s ability to gauge consumer preferences and product trends, and to respond to constantly changing markets; the Company’s ability to maintain the images of its brands; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets and its impact on the Company's ability to obtain short-term or long-term financing on favorable terms; the Company maintaining satisfactory credit ratings; restrictions on the Company’s business relating to its debt obligations; increasing pressure on margins; e-commerce operations through the Company’s direct-to-consumer business; the financial difficulty experienced by the retail industry; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; the ability to implement the Company’s business strategy; the stability of manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; fluctuations in wage rates and the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products, including as a result of tariffs and reciprocal tariffs; the reliance on a limited number of suppliers for raw material sourcing and the ability to obtain raw materials on a timely basis or in sufficient quantity or quality; disruption to distribution systems; seasonality; unseasonal or severe weather conditions; potential challenges with the Company’s implementation of Project Jeanius; the Company's and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that facilities and systems and those of third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss or maintain operational performance; ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; the impact of climate change and related legislative and regulatory responses; stakeholder response to sustainability issues, including those related to climate change; compliance with anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws by the Company and third-party suppliers and manufacturers; changes in tax laws and liabilities; the costs of compliance with or the violation of national, state and local laws and regulations for environmental, consumer protection, employment, privacy, safety and other matters; continuity of members of management; labor relations; the ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; the ability of the Company’s licensees to generate expected sales and maintain the value of the Company’s brands; volatility in the price and trading volume of the Company’s common stock; anti-takeover provisions in the Company’s organizational documents; and fluctuations in the amount and frequency of our share repurchases. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties will be exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and economic environment.
More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results are described in detail in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports and statements that the Company files with the SEC.
Contacts
Investors:
Michael Karapetian, (336) 332-4263
Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy, and Investor Relations
Michael.Karapetian@kontoorbrands.com
or
Media:
Julia Burge, (336) 332-5122
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Julia.Burge@kontoorbrands.com
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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December | % | Twelve Months Ended December | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 699,284 | 46% | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 2,607,578 | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 547,326 | 393,728 | 39% | 1,729,067 | 1,446,008 | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 349,635 | 221,261 | 58% | 1,086,581 | 819,281 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs and operating expenses | 896,961 | 614,989 | 46% | 2,815,648 | 2,265,289 | 24% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 121,120 | 84,295 | 44% | 336,808 | 342,289 | (2)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (19,897) | (9,972) | 100% | (62,162) | (40,824) | 52% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 613 | 3,143 | (80)% | 7,299 | 11,149 | (35)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (3,536) | (1,952) | 81% | 11,316 | (11,191) | 201% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 98,300 | 75,514 | 30% | 293,261 | 301,423 | (3)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | (28,056) | (11,536) | 143% | (71,220) | (55,621) | 28% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from equity method investment | 3,513 | — | * | 5,411 | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 73,757 | $ | 63,978 | 15% | $ | 227,452 | $ | 245,802 | (7)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.33 | $ | 1.16 | $ | 4.10 | $ | 4.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.14 | $ | 4.05 | $ | 4.36 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 55,507 | 55,232 | 55,500 | 55,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 56,327 | 56,036 | 56,108 | 56,321 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Calculation not meaningful.
Basis of presentation for all financial tables within this release: The Company operates and reports using a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 each year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended December 2025 and December 2024 correspond to the 14-week and 53-week fiscal periods ended January 3, 2026 and the 13-week and 52-week fiscal periods ended December 28, 2024, respectively. References to December 2025 and December 2024 relate to the balance sheets as of January 3, 2026 and December 28, 2024, respectively. Amounts herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| (In thousands) | December 2025 | December 2024 | ||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 108,442 | $ | 334,066 | ||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 276,424 | 243,660 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 566,682 | 390,209 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 129,568 | 96,346 | ||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,081,116 | 1,064,281 | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 130,728 | 103,300 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 141,579 | 47,171 | ||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 450,417 | 11,232 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 531,137 | 208,787 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 74,515 | 76,065 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 173,180 | 139,703 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 2,582,672 | $ | 1,650,539 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 8,750 | $ | — | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 245,114 | 179,680 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | 306,100 | 193,335 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 33,663 | 20,890 | ||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 593,627 | 393,905 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 116,877 | 29,955 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 93,160 | 5,722 | ||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 79,562 | 80,587 | ||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 1,134,579 | 740,315 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,017,805 | 1,250,484 | ||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||
| Total equity | 564,867 | 400,055 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 2,582,672 | $ | 1,650,539 | ||||||||||
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Twelve Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 227,452 | $ | 245,802 | ||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 47,786 | 42,635 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 39,077 | 26,585 | ||||||||||||
| Other, including working capital changes, net of business acquisition effects | 141,494 | 53,208 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 455,809 | 368,230 | ||||||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment expenditures | (21,047) | (18,788) | ||||||||||||
| Capitalized computer software | (4,111) | (3,334) | ||||||||||||
| Business acquisition, net of cash received | (901,223) | — | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from the settlement of foreign exchange contracts to hedge business acquisition | 24,115 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other | 3,502 | (138) | ||||||||||||
| Cash used by investing activities | (898,764) | (22,260) | ||||||||||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit facility | 50,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| Repayments under revolving credit facility | (50,000) | — | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 1,000,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| Payment of debt issuance costs | (7,433) | — | ||||||||||||
| Repayments of term loan | (595,000) | (45,000) | ||||||||||||
| Repurchases of Common Stock | (25,000) | (85,677) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid | (116,085) | (112,060) | ||||||||||||
| Shares withheld for taxes, net of proceeds from issuance of Common Stock | (9,683) | 2,382 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided (used) by financing activities | 246,799 | (240,355) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (29,468) | 13,401 | ||||||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (225,624) | 119,016 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 334,066 | 215,050 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | $ | 108,442 | $ | 334,066 | ||||||||||
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Business Segment Information
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December | % Change | % Change Constant Currency (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 561,866 | $ | 503,143 | 12% | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee | 198,098 | 193,540 | 2% | —% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 247,113 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total reportable segment revenues | 1,007,077 | 696,683 | 45% | 43% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other revenues (b) | 11,004 | 2,601 | 323% | 323% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 699,284 | 46% | 44% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 128,618 | $ | 105,551 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee | 7,366 | 17,846 | (59)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 28,598 | — | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation to income before income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other expenses | (53,633) | (40,495) | 32% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (19,897) | (9,972) | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 613 | 3,143 | (80)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) related to other revenues (b) | 6,635 | (559) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 98,300 | $ | 75,514 | 30% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December | % Change | % Change Constant Currency (a) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 1,914,622 | $ | 1,805,989 | 6% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee | 750,368 | 790,625 | (5)% | (6)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 459,716 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total reportable segment revenues | 3,124,706 | 2,596,614 | 20% | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other revenues (b) | 27,750 | 10,964 | 153% | 153% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 2,607,578 | 21% | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 439,970 | $ | 366,309 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee | 68,941 | 89,662 | (23)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 31,795 | — | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation to income before income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other expenses | (196,390) | (123,240) | 59% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (62,162) | (40,824) | 52% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 7,299 | 11,149 | (35)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Profit (loss) related to other revenues (b) | 3,808 | (1,633) | 333% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 293,261 | $ | 301,423 | (3)% | |||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Refer to constant currency definition on the following pages.
(b) We report an “Other” category to reconcile segment revenues to total net revenues and segment profit to income before income taxes, but the Other category does not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment. Other includes sales and licensing of the Musto®, Chic® and Rock & Republic® brands, as well as other company-owned brands and private label apparel, and the associated costs.
* Calculation not meaningful.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Business Segment Information – Constant Currency Basis (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjust for Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | under GAAP | Currency Exchange | Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||
| Segment revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 561,866 | $ | (3,215) | $ | 558,651 | ||||||||||||||
| Lee | 198,098 | (4,404) | 193,694 | |||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 247,113 | — | 247,113 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total reportable segment revenues | 1,007,077 | (7,619) | 999,458 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 11,004 | — | 11,004 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | (7,619) | $ | 1,010,462 | ||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As Reported | Adjust for Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | under GAAP | Currency Exchange | Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||
| Segment revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler | $ | 1,914,622 | $ | (3,683) | $ | 1,910,939 | ||||||||||||||
| Lee | 750,368 | (4,444) | 745,924 | |||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen | 459,716 | — | 459,716 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total reportable segment revenues | 3,124,706 | (8,127) | 3,116,579 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 27,750 | — | 27,750 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | (8,127) | $ | 3,144,329 | ||||||||||||||
Constant Currency Financial Information
The Company is a global company that reports financial information in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations affect the amounts reported by the Company from translating its foreign revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars. These rate fluctuations can have a significant effect on reported operating results. As a supplement to our reported operating results, we present constant currency financial information, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of translating foreign currencies into U.S. dollars. We use constant currency information to provide a framework to assess how our business performed excluding the effects of changes in the rates used to calculate foreign currency translation. Management believes this information is useful to investors to facilitate comparison of operating results and better identify trends in our businesses.
To calculate foreign currency translation on a constant currency basis, operating results for the current year period for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the comparable period of the prior year (rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the current year period).
These constant currency performance measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, reported results under GAAP. The constant currency information presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures - Quarter-to-Date (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Net revenues - as reported under GAAP | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 699,284 | |||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 253,617 | — | |||||||||
Organic net revenues | $ | 764,464 | $ | 699,284 | |||||||
| Cost of goods sold - as reported under GAAP | $ | 547,326 | $ | 393,728 | |||||||
Restructuring and transformation costs (b) | (5,645) | (7,184) | |||||||||
| Adjusted cost of goods sold | 541,681 | 386,544 | |||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 121,142 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted organic cost of goods sold | $ | 420,539 | $ | 386,544 | |||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses - as reported under GAAP | $ | 349,635 | $ | 221,261 | |||||||
Restructuring and transformation costs (b) | (9,041) | (9,857) | |||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | (14,470) | — | |||||||||
| Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses | 326,124 | 211,404 | |||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 92,403 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted organic selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 233,721 | $ | 211,404 | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share - as reported under GAAP | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.14 | |||||||
Restructuring and transformation costs (b) | 0.21 | 0.24 | |||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | 0.21 | — | |||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | 1.73 | 1.38 | |||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 0.44 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted organic diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.38 | |||||||
| Net income - as reported under GAAP | $ | 73,757 | $ | 63,978 | |||||||
| Income taxes | 28,056 | 11,536 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 19,897 | 9,972 | |||||||||
| Interest income | (613) | (3,143) | |||||||||
| EBIT | $ | 121,097 | $ | 82,343 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,257 | 13,583 | |||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 134,354 | $ | 95,926 | |||||||
Restructuring and transformation costs (b) | 14,686 | 17,041 | |||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | 14,470 | — | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 163,510 | $ | 112,967 | |||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 16.1 | % | 16.2 | % | |||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Information: The financial information above has been presented on a GAAP basis, on an adjusted basis and on an adjusted organic basis, which excludes the operating results from the Helly Hansen acquisition. EBIT, EBITDA and adjusted presentations are non-GAAP measures. See “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document. Amounts herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.
(a) Contribution from Helly Hansen represents the operating results from the Helly Hansen® and Musto® brands.
(b) See Note 1 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
(c) See Note 2 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Adjusted Financial Measures - Year-to-Date (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
| Twelve Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net revenues - as reported under GAAP | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 2,607,578 | ||||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 475,485 | — | ||||||||||||
| Organic net revenues | $ | 2,676,971 | $ | 2,607,578 | ||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold - as reported under GAAP | $ | 1,729,067 | $ | 1,446,008 | ||||||||||
Restructuring & transformation costs (b) | (46,341) | (15,453) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted cost of goods sold | $ | 1,682,726 | $ | 1,430,555 | ||||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 243,779 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted organic cost of goods sold | $ | 1,438,947 | $ | 1,430,555 | ||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses - as reported under GAAP | $ | 1,086,581 | $ | 819,281 | ||||||||||
Restructuring & transformation costs (b) | (34,258) | (22,886) | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | (50,834) | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 1,001,489 | $ | 796,395 | ||||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 186,600 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted organic selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 814,889 | $ | 796,395 | ||||||||||
| Other expense, net - as reported under GAAP | $ | 11,316 | $ | (11,191) | ||||||||||
Acquisition purchase price hedging gains (c) | (24,116) | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted other expense, net | $ | (12,800) | $ | (11,191) | ||||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | (2,166) | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted organic other expense, net | $ | (10,634) | $ | (11,191) | ||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share - as reported under GAAP | $ | 4.05 | $ | 4.36 | ||||||||||
Restructuring & transformation costs (b) | 1.16 | 0.53 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | 0.38 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 5.59 | $ | 4.89 | ||||||||||
Contribution from Helly Hansen (a) | 0.35 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted organic diluted earnings per share | $ | 5.24 | $ | 4.89 | ||||||||||
| Net income - as reported under GAAP | $ | 227,452 | $ | 245,802 | ||||||||||
| Income taxes | 71,220 | 55,621 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 62,162 | 40,824 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | (7,299) | (11,149) | ||||||||||||
| EBIT | $ | 353,535 | $ | 331,098 | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 47,786 | 42,635 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 401,321 | $ | 373,733 | ||||||||||
Restructuring & transformation costs (b) | 80,599 | 38,339 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration-related costs (c) | 26,718 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 508,638 | $ | 412,072 | ||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 16.1 | % | 15.8 | % | ||||||||||
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Adjusted Financial Measures - Year-to-Date (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
Non-GAAP Financial Information: The financial information above has been presented on a GAAP basis, on an adjusted basis and on an adjusted organic basis, which excludes the operating results from the Helly Hansen acquisition. EBIT, EBITDA and adjusted presentations are non-GAAP measures. See “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document. Amounts herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.
(a) Contribution from Helly Hansen represents the operating results from the Helly Hansen® and Musto® brands.
(b) See Note 1 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
(c) See Note 2 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Summary of Select GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | GAAP | Adjusted | Adjusted Organic | GAAP | Adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 764,464 | $ | 699,284 | $ | 699,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | $ | 470,755 | $ | 476,400 | $ | 343,925 | $ | 305,556 | $ | 312,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 46.2 | % | 46.8 | % | 45.0 | % | 43.7 | % | 44.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 349,635 | $ | 326,124 | $ | 233,721 | $ | 221,261 | $ | 211,404 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 34.3 | % | 32.0 | % | 30.6 | % | 31.6 | % | 30.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 121,120 | $ | 150,276 | $ | 110,204 | $ | 84,295 | $ | 101,336 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 11.9 | % | 14.8 | % | 14.4 | % | 12.1 | % | 14.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.73 | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.14 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | GAAP | Adjusted | Adjusted Organic | GAAP | Adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 2,676,971 | $ | 2,607,578 | $ | 2,607,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | $ | 1,423,389 | $ | 1,469,730 | $ | 1,238,024 | $ | 1,161,570 | $ | 1,177,023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 45.2 | % | 46.6 | % | 46.2 | % | 44.5 | % | 45.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 1,086,581 | $ | 1,001,489 | $ | 814,889 | $ | 819,281 | $ | 796,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 34.5 | % | 31.8 | % | 30.4 | % | 31.4 | % | 30.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 336,808 | $ | 468,241 | $ | 423,135 | $ | 342,289 | $ | 380,628 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As a percentage of total net revenues | 10.7 | % | 14.9 | % | 15.8 | % | 13.1 | % | 14.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share - diluted | $ | 4.05 | $ | 5.59 | $ | 5.24 | $ | 4.36 | $ | 4.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Information: The financial information above has been presented on a GAAP basis, on an adjusted basis and on an adjusted organic basis, which excludes the operating results from the Helly Hansen acquisition. These adjusted and adjusted organic presentations are non-GAAP measures. See “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Disaggregation of Revenue
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues - As Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Wrangler | Lee | Helly Hansen | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Wholesale | $ | 450,272 | $ | 102,119 | $ | 32,747 | $ | 4,477 | $ | 589,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International Wholesale | 43,119 | 43,755 | 131,401 | 3,148 | 221,423 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-Consumer | 68,475 | 52,224 | 82,965 | 3,379 | 207,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 561,866 | $ | 198,098 | $ | 247,113 | $ | 11,004 | $ | 1,018,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geographic revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 509,235 | $ | 121,114 | $ | 67,866 | $ | 5,130 | $ | 703,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 52,631 | 76,984 | 179,247 | 5,874 | 314,736 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 561,866 | $ | 198,098 | $ | 247,113 | $ | 11,004 | $ | 1,018,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues - As Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Wrangler | Lee | Helly Hansen | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Wholesale | $ | 1,542,582 | $ | 394,721 | $ | 65,892 | $ | 11,789 | $ | 2,014,984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International Wholesale | 180,535 | 195,583 | 273,212 | 8,388 | 657,718 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-Consumer | 191,505 | 160,064 | 120,612 | 7,573 | 479,754 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,914,622 | $ | 750,368 | $ | 459,716 | $ | 27,750 | $ | 3,152,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geographic revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 1,705,062 | $ | 456,582 | $ | 112,331 | $ | 13,294 | $ | 2,287,269 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 209,560 | 293,786 | 347,385 | 14,456 | 865,187 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,914,622 | $ | 750,368 | $ | 459,716 | $ | 27,750 | $ | 3,152,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Disaggregation of Revenue
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues - As Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Wrangler | Lee | Helly Hansen | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Wholesale | $ | 404,358 | $ | 93,701 | $ | — | $ | 2,369 | $ | 500,428 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International Wholesale | 40,776 | 51,760 | — | — | 92,536 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-Consumer | 58,009 | 48,079 | — | 232 | 106,320 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 503,143 | $ | 193,540 | $ | — | $ | 2,601 | $ | 699,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geographic revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 455,317 | $ | 111,236 | $ | — | $ | 2,601 | $ | 569,154 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 47,826 | 82,304 | — | — | 130,130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 503,143 | $ | 193,540 | $ | — | $ | 2,601 | $ | 699,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended December 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues - As Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Wrangler | Lee | Helly Hansen | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Wholesale | $ | 1,460,102 | $ | 414,803 | $ | — | $ | 10,200 | $ | 1,885,105 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International Wholesale | 177,107 | 222,308 | — | — | 399,415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct-to-Consumer | 168,780 | 153,514 | — | 764 | 323,058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,805,989 | $ | 790,625 | $ | — | $ | 10,964 | $ | 2,607,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geographic revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 1,602,413 | $ | 473,672 | $ | — | $ | 10,964 | $ | 2,087,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 203,576 | 316,953 | — | — | 520,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,805,989 | $ | 790,625 | $ | — | $ | 10,964 | $ | 2,607,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Summary of Select Revenue Information
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 to 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | As Reported under GAAP | % Change Reported | % Change Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler U.S. | $ | 509,235 | $ | 455,317 | 12% | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee U.S. | 121,114 | 111,236 | 9% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen U.S. | 67,866 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other U.S. | 5,130 | 2,601 | 97% | 97% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. revenues | $ | 703,345 | $ | 569,154 | 24% | 24% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler International | $ | 52,631 | $ | 47,826 | 10% | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee International | 76,984 | 82,304 | (6)% | (12)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen International | 179,247 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other International | 5,874 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total International revenues | $ | 314,736 | $ | 130,130 | 142% | 136% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Wrangler | $ | 561,866 | $ | 503,143 | 12% | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Lee | 198,098 | 193,540 | 2% | —% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Helly Hansen | 247,113 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Other | 11,004 | 2,601 | 323% | 323% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,018,081 | $ | 699,284 | 46% | 44% | ||||||||||||||||||||
* Calculation not meaningful.
| Twelve Months Ended December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 to 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | As Reported Under GAAP | % Change Reported | % Change Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler U.S. | $ | 1,705,062 | $ | 1,602,413 | 6% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee U.S. | 456,582 | 473,672 | (4)% | (4)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen U.S. | 112,331 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other U.S. | 13,294 | 10,964 | 21% | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. revenues | $ | 2,287,269 | $ | 2,087,049 | 10% | 10% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrangler International | $ | 209,560 | $ | 203,576 | 3% | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lee International | 293,786 | 316,953 | (7)% | (9)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Helly Hansen International | 347,385 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other International | 14,456 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total International revenues | $ | 865,187 | $ | 520,529 | 66% | 65% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Wrangler | $ | 1,914,622 | $ | 1,805,989 | 6% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Lee | 750,368 | 790,625 | (5)% | (6)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Helly Hansen | 459,716 | — | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Global Other | 27,750 | 10,964 | 153% | 153% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 3,152,456 | $ | 2,607,578 | 21% | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||||
* Calculation not meaningful.
Non-GAAP Financial Information: The financial information above has been presented on a GAAP basis and on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Business Segment Information – Constant Currency Basis (Non-GAAP)” for additional information on constant currency financial calculations.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Summary of Select Revenue Information
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands) | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator | December 2025 | December 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 227,452 | $ | 245,802 | ||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Income taxes | 71,220 | 55,621 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Interest income (expense), net | 54,863 | 29,675 | ||||||||||||||||||
| EBIT | $ | 353,535 | $ | 331,098 | ||||||||||||||||
Plus: Restructuring and transformation costs (a) | 80,599 | 38,339 | ||||||||||||||||||
Plus: Acquisition and integration-related costs (a) | 26,718 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Plus: Operating lease interest (b) | 2,564 | 1,322 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | $ | 463,416 | $ | 370,759 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted effective income tax rate (c) | 18 | % | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net operating profit after taxes | $ | 379,660 | $ | 300,239 | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 45,486 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA (d) | $ | 514,789 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator | December 2025 | December 2024 | December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 564,867 | $ | 400,055 | $ | 371,913 | ||||||||||||||
| Plus: Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | 8,750 | — | 20,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Noncurrent portion of long-term debt | 1,134,579 | 740,315 | 763,921 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: Operating lease liabilities (e) | 150,540 | 50,845 | 57,756 | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (108,442) | (334,066) | (215,050) | |||||||||||||||||
| Invested capital | $ | 1,750,294 | $ | 857,149 | $ | 998,540 | ||||||||||||||
Average invested capital (f) | $ | 1,303,722 | $ | 927,845 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income to average debt and equity (g) | 16.0 | % | 21.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted return on invested capital | 29.1 | % | 32.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income to net debt ratio (h) | 3.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma net leverage ratio (i) | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Information: Adjusted return on invested capital (“ROIC”) is a non-GAAP measure. We believe this metric is useful in assessing the effectiveness of our capital allocation over time. Additionally, pro forma net leverage ratio is a non-GAAP measure. We believe this metric is useful in assessing our financial leverage. ROIC and pro forma net leverage ratio may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Amounts herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.
(a) See Note 1 and Note 2 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
(b) Operating lease interest is based upon the discount rate for each lease and recorded as a component of rent expense within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Company's statements of operations. The adjustment for operating lease interest represents the add-back to earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) based upon the assumption that properties under our operating leases were owned or accounted for as finance leases. Operating lease interest is added back to EBIT in the adjusted ROIC calculation to account for differences in capital structure between us and other companies.
(c) Effective income tax rate adjusted for acquisition and integration-related and restructuring and transformation costs and the corresponding tax impact. See Note 1 and Note 2 of “Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures” at the end of this document.
(d) Calculated as the total of reported adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve month period and Helly Hansen's EBITDA of $6.2 million for the period January 2025 through May 2025, prior to Kontoor's ownership.
(e) Total of “Operating lease liabilities, current” and “Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent” in the Company's balance sheets.
(f) The average is based on the “Invested capital” at the end of the current period and at the end of the comparable prior period.
(g) Calculated as “Net income” divided by average “Debt” and “Equity.” “Debt” includes the current and noncurrent portion of long-term debt as well as other short-term borrowings. The average is based on the subtotal of “Debt” and “Equity” at the end of the current period and at the end of the comparable prior period.
(h) Calculated as net debt divided by reported operating income for the trailing twelve month period. Net debt is defined as "Debt" less "Cash and cash equivalents" at the end of the current period.
(i) Calculated as net debt divided by pro forma adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve month period.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Adjusted Financial Measures - Notes (Non-GAAP)
(Unaudited)
Notes to Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Adjusted and Adjusted Organic Financial Measures
Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally in its budgeting and review process and, in some cases, as a factor in determining compensation. In addition, adjusted EBITDA is a key financial measure for the Company's shareholders and financial leaders, as the Company's debt financing agreements require the measurement of adjusted EBITDA, along with other measures, in connection with the Company's compliance with debt covenants. While management believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating the business, this information should be considered supplemental in nature and should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternate for, reported results under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP measures may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies.
(1) During the three months ended December 2025, restructuring and transformation costs included $5.7 million related to the closure of a portion of our manufacturing facilities, recorded to "cost of goods sold", and $9.0 million related to business optimization activities recorded to "selling, general and administrative expenses." During the twelve months ended December 2025, the Company incurred $80.6 million of charges related to the closure of a portion of our manufacturing facilities and business optimization activities, of which $46.3 million were recorded in "cost of goods sold", and $34.3 million were recorded in "selling, general and administrative expenses".
During the three months ended December 2024, restructuring and transformation costs included $9.9 million related to business optimization activities and $7.1 million related to streamlining and transferring select production within our internal manufacturing network. During the twelve months ended December 2024, restructuring and transformation costs included $25.2 million related to business optimization activities and $13.1 million related to streamlining and transferring select production within our internal manufacturing network.
During the three months ended December 2025 and December 2024, total restructuring and transformation costs resulted in a corresponding tax impact of $2.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively. During the twelve months ended December 2025 and December 2024, total restructuring and transformation costs resulted in a corresponding tax impact of $16.0 million and $9.0 million, respectively.
(2) During the three months ended December 2025, acquisition and integration-related costs included $14.5 million of professional and other fees. Total acquisition and integration-related costs resulted in a corresponding tax impact of $2.7 million for the three months ended December 2025.
During the twelve months ended December 2025, acquisition and integration-related costs included $50.8 million of professional and other fees and $24.1 million of gains related to foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the purchase price of the Helly Hansen acquisition. Total acquisition and integration-related costs resulted in a corresponding tax impact of $5.3 million for the twelve months ended December 2025.
FAQ
How did Kontoor Brands (KTB) perform in the fourth quarter of 2025?
Kontoor Brands’ fourth-quarter 2025 results were strong, with significant revenue and earnings growth. Revenue reached $1.02 billion, up 46 percent, and adjusted EPS was $1.73, up 26 percent, supported by the Helly Hansen acquisition, a 53rd week and improved gross margins.
What were Kontoor Brands’ full-year 2025 revenue and earnings?
Kontoor Brands generated solid full-year 2025 growth in sales and profit. Revenue was $3.15 billion, up 21 percent year over year, while adjusted EPS reached $5.59, a 14 percent increase, as adjusted gross margin improved to 46.6 percent and Project Jeanius efficiencies supported profitability.
What guidance did Kontoor Brands (KTB) provide for 2026 revenue and EPS?
For 2026, Kontoor Brands expects another year of record revenue and earnings growth. Management forecasts revenue of $3.40 to $3.45 billion, about 9 percent growth, and adjusted EPS of $6.40 to $6.50, representing a 15 to 16 percent increase compared to 2025, including anticipated tariff impacts.
How is the Helly Hansen acquisition affecting Kontoor Brands’ results?
Helly Hansen is a major growth and margin contributor for Kontoor Brands. In 2025 it added $475 million of revenue and boosted gross margin, including a $0.44 contribution to fourth-quarter adjusted EPS and $0.35 to full-year adjusted EPS, while expanding the company’s outdoor and workwear portfolio globally.
What is Kontoor Brands’ leverage and debt reduction plan for 2026?
Kontoor Brands is prioritizing deleveraging while maintaining shareholder returns. Pro-forma net leverage was 2.0 times at year-end 2025. For 2026, the company plans $225 million of voluntary term loan payments and expects to reduce its net leverage ratio to below 1.5 times by year-end.
How are tariffs reflected in Kontoor Brands’ 2026 outlook?
Kontoor’s 2026 guidance explicitly incorporates higher reciprocal tariffs on sourced products. Assumptions include 15 percent tariffs on applicable receipts after February 24, 2026, and at least 20 percent on certain existing inventory, with Project Jeanius savings, mix and Helly Hansen expected to offset these cost pressures.
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