NASDAQ$FOSL
Fossil Group Inc. · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Fossil Group Inc. reported net sales of $224.8 million and an operating profit of $12.0 million for the first quarter of 2026.
Fossil Group Inc. achieved net sales of $224.8 million in Q1 2026, down 3.6% year-over-year, with traditional watches showing resilience while smartwatches and leathers declined sharply. The company delivered operating income of $12.0 million, a significant improvement from the prior year loss, driven by cost reductions under its Turnaround Plan. Gross margin contracted to 59.9% due to tariffs and royalty timing, partially offset by refund claims.
- Net sales declined 3.6% to $224.8 million, impacted by a shorter quarter and category shifts away from smartwatches and leathers.
- Operating income turned positive at $12.0 million versus a $6.7 million loss last year, supported by $13.8 million lower SG&A and restructuring savings.
- Gross margin fell 140 basis points to 59.9%, reflecting higher tariffs offset by $4.0 million in IEEPA refund claims.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $14.5 million as the company advanced its Turnaround Plan with continued focus on cost optimization and profitable growth.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Fossil · Revenue · Quarterly
$225M
Revenue by segment
Fossil · $225M total across 4 segments · Q1 2026
- Watches$190M—84.7%
- Jewelry$20.1M—9.0%
- Leathers$10.6M—4.7%
- Other$3.52M—1.6%
Forward guidance
The company continues to execute its Turnaround Plan with emphasis on profitable growth, operating model optimization, and shareholder value creation amid ongoing tariff and macroeconomic pressures.
Tailwinds
- Traditional watch sales grew 2.3% and wholesale channel increased 7.9%.
- SG&A expenses reduced significantly through restructuring initiatives.
- Positive operating income achieved versus prior year loss.
Headwinds
- Tariff exposure and volatility remain key risks to margins and supply chain.
- Smartwatch and leathers categories continued to decline sharply.
- Direct-to-consumer sales fell 26.5% due to reduced promotional activity.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.9%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
29 / 65 earnings
Positive
+102.3%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-37.8%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5.6% | -6.1% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +16.8% | +14.3% | +24.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.2% | -3.3% | +85.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | +31.5% | +74.6% | +72.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +18.0% | +34.1% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +29.1% | +3.1% | -23.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -10.8% | -6.9% | +51.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.8% | -0.9% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.7% | +6.2% | +25.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.6% | -1.2% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -34.3% | -35.4% | -28.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.4% | -16.3% | -17.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.2% | -32.3% | -27.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -13.4% | -15.3% | -24.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | +10.3% | +17.7% | +21.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.2% | -12.1% | -40.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.2% | -10.9% | -23.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -28.3% | -36.3% | -25.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.7% | +13.0% | -28.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.1% | +7.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.7% | +20.8% | +38.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +18.1% | +42.9% | +111.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +10.2% | +18.9% | +50.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +27.1% | +136.2% | +29.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -19.4% | -19.6% | -36.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -23.4% | -36.5% | -42.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.1% | -4.4% | +34.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +17.0% | +9.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.9% | -8.2% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -7.7% | -16.9% | -25.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -18.9% | -18.7% | -19.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +23.1% | +27.5% | +90.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +102.3% | +73.1% | +38.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -18.8% | -5.4% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -20.8% | -26.8% | -21.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -16.9% | -24.4% | -38.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -15.2% | -9.8% | -27.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.6% | +5.7% | +27.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.6% | +2.9% | -8.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -27.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +32.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -37.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -15.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +25.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.6% | — | — |
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