Kontoor (KTB) Q2 EPS Jumps 23%
Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB), the apparel company behind Wrangler and Lee jeans, reported second quarter 2025 results on August 7, 2025. The key news was a robust revenue and profit beat, with both top and bottom lines (non-GAAP) exceeding Wall Street's estimates. Reported revenue (non-GAAP) was $658 million versus the expected $633.7 million, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) (non-GAAP) hit $1.21, outpacing the $0.83 consensus. The period benefited from strong core business performance, early gains from the Helly Hansen acquisition, and higher profit margins. Overall, the quarter was notably positive, and management raised its annual outlook, though it flagged headwinds from tariffs and integration risk.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Kontoor Brands operates as a global apparel manufacturer with a portfolio of denim and lifestyle brands. Its most recognizable labels are Wrangler, a classic jeans and lifestyle brand, and Lee, a heritage denim brand. The company has sales channels that include wholesale to major retailers, direct-to-consumer (DTC) stores and e-commerce, and it sells in both domestic and international markets.
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