NYSE$KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc. · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Kontoor Brands reported revenue growth and margin expansion in Q4 2024.
Kontoor Brands posted Q4 2024 revenue of $699 million, representing a 4% year-over-year increase. Wrangler revenue grew 9%, while Lee revenue declined 6%. The company achieved a gross margin of 43.7% and an operating income of $84 million. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.38, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the prior year.
- Revenue grew 4% year-over-year to $699 million, driven by Wrangler brand strength.
- Operating income increased to $84 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 14.5%.
- Adjusted EPS rose to $1.38, a 2% year-over-year increase.
- U.S. revenue increased 6%, while international revenue declined by 1%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Kontoor Brands · Revenue · Quarterly
$699M
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
Kontoor Brands expects modest revenue growth in FY 2025, driven by market share expansion and category expansion.
Tailwinds
- Revenue expected to be between $2.63 billion and $2.69 billion, up 1% to 3%.
- Adjusted operating income projected to increase 5% to 7%.
- Expected EPS between $5.20 and $5.30, reflecting a 6% to 8% increase.
- Cash from operations anticipated to exceed $300 million.
- Gross margin expected to expand by 20 to 40 basis points.
Headwinds
- International revenue expected to face headwinds from currency exchange rates.
- Retail inventory management could impact sales in the near term.
- Consumer spending trends remain uncertain globally.
- Higher product costs could partially offset margin expansion.
- Foreign currency impact expected to reduce revenue by approximately 1%.
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 Q4 2024
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.6%
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% | +21.2% | |
| 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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