NYSE$KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc. · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Kontoor Brands Inc. delivered strong Q1 2026 results driven by the Helly Hansen acquisition and organic growth in Wrangler.
Net revenues rose 45% to $613.3 million, including $176.0 million from Helly Hansen. Operating income increased 187% to $90.1 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations reached $1.09. The company advanced Project Jeanius while reporting the Lee business as discontinued operations.
- Net revenues increased 45% year-over-year to $613.3 million, fueled by the Helly Hansen acquisition and Wrangler growth.
- Gross margin expanded 810 basis points to 53.7%, benefiting from tariff refunds, Project Jeanius initiatives, and favorable mix.
- Operating income surged 187% to $90.1 million, with Helly Hansen contributing $20.0 million of operating profit.
- Income from continuing operations rose to $61.0 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.09.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Kontoor Brands · Revenue · Quarterly
$613M
Revenue by segment
Kontoor Brands · $613M total across 3 segments · Q1 2026
- Wrangler$436M—71.1%
- Helly Hansen$165M—27.0%
- Other$12M—2.0%
Forward guidance
The company continues to execute Project Jeanius and integrate the Helly Hansen acquisition while monitoring macroeconomic conditions and tariff developments.
Tailwinds
- Strong growth in Wrangler international and direct-to-consumer channels
- Significant gross margin expansion from operational initiatives
Headwinds
- Ongoing integration and transformation costs
- Macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff volatility
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
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.1%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
19 / 33 earnings
Positive
+18.6%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-17.3%
Q4 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.4% | -1.9% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +18.6% | +17.7% | +6.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.4% | -10.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +12.4% | +24.0% | +41.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.5% | +8.0% | +7.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -13.5% | +0.5% | -25.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.6% | +10.7% | +19.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.5% | -2.2% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +5.6% | +9.0% | +18.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.8% | -7.8% | -5.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.3% | +9.7% | +19.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +16.6% | +16.3% | +13.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.9% | -9.8% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +18.5% | +21.7% | +9.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +10.8% | +9.6% | +30.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.1% | -1.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | +0.0% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.0% | -12.7% | -16.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.5% | +5.4% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | -2.0% | -6.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.9% | -0.7% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.3% | +14.4% | +38.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.1% | +4.0% | +13.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -8.1% | -20.8% | +16.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -17.3% | -18.0% | -37.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.3% | -6.6% | -60.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.0% | -0.3% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.8% | -5.7% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.7% | +0.8% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +16.0% | +9.1% | +21.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.5% | -4.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.5% | -4.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.5% | -4.6% | +7.7% |
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