Tapestry Inc.
05/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2026 04:51
Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending March 28, 2026 (Form 10-Q)
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this document. When used herein, the terms "the Company," "Tapestry," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Tapestry, Inc., including consolidated subsidiaries. References to "Coach," "Kate Spade" or "kate spade new york" refer only to the referenced brand.
INTRODUCTION
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("MD&A") is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto to help provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of the business and brands as well as the Company's growth strategy.
•Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends. This section includes a discussion on global economic conditions and industry trends that affect comparability that are important in understanding results of operations and financial conditions, and in anticipating future trends.
•Results of Operations. An analysis of our results of operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
•Non-GAAP Measures. This section includes non-GAAP measures that are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company's ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company's historical performance.
•Financial Condition. This section includes a discussion on liquidity and capital resources including an analysis of changes in cash flow as well as working capital and capital expenditures.
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. This section includes any material changes or updates to critical accounting policies or estimates since the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2025.
OVERVIEW
Tapestry, Inc. is a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands. Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach and kate spade new york. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to harness the power of an inclusive culture. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what's possible.
The Company has two reportable segments:
•Coach - Includes global sales of primarily Coach brand products to customers through our direct-to-consumer ("DTC"), wholesale and licensing businesses.
•Kate Spade - Includes global sales primarily of kate spade new york brand products to customers through our DTC, wholesale and licensing businesses.
2028 Growth Strategy
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company introduced its 2028 growth strategy ("Amplify"), which focuses on four key pillars:
•Build Emotional Connections with Consumers: The Company aims to drive new customer acquisition, with a focus on Gen Z consumers entering the market to build brand love and lifetime value.
•Fueling Fashion Innovation & Product Excellence: The Company aims to lead with handbags and leathergoods with targeted lifestyle expansion in footwear.
•Delivering Compelling Experiences to Drive Global Growth: The Company aims to sustain growth in North America and accelerate momentum in international markets, prioritizing Greater China and Europe.
•Ignite the Power of Our People: The Company aims to future-proof growth by continuing to develop a consumer-obsessed culture that is agile and always looking forward.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
On February 16, 2025, the Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Caleres, Inc. (the "Purchaser") to sell the Stuart Weitzman Business (as defined below). The sale was completed on August 4, 2025 (the "Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture"). The Purchaser acquired certain assets and liabilities of the Company's global business of designing, manufacturing, promotion, marketing, production, distribution, sales and licensing of Stuart Weitzman branded products (the "Stuart Weitzman Business") for a final aggregate purchase price of $109.1 million, which included customary adjustments for net working capital and indebtedness. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, following the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture, the Company's reportable segments are Coach and Kate Spade. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information.
Capri Holdings Limited Acquisition
On August 10, 2023, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Sunrise Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Tapestry, and Capri. In order to finance the Capri Acquisition, on November 27, 2023, the Company issued $4.50 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes and €1.50 billion of Euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (the "Capri Acquisition Senior Notes") which, together with the $1.40 billion of delayed draw unsecured term loan facilities (the "Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities") executed on August 30, 2023, completed the expected financing for the Capri Acquisition. On April 22, 2024, the FTC filed a complaint against the Company and Capri in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to enjoin the consummation of the Capri Acquisition, and on October 24, 2024, the Court issued its Opinion and Order granting the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction of the Merger, pending an administrative trial on the merits which was scheduled to begin on December 9, 2024. On November 13, 2024, the Parties entered into a Termination Agreement (the "Termination Agreement"), pursuant to which the Parties agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement, including all schedules and exhibits thereto and all ancillary agreements contemplated thereby or entered pursuant thereto, effective immediately. Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse Capri for its expenses in an amount equal to $45.1 million in cash on November 14, 2024. On November 25, 2024, due to the termination of the Merger Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, as supplemented, the Company redeemed all outstanding Capri Acquisition Senior Notes at a redemption price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, the Capri Acquisition Term Loan Facilities were terminated concurrently with the execution of the Termination Agreement on November 13, 2024. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
Current Trends and Outlook
The environment in which we operate is subject to a number of different factors driving global consumer spending. Consumer preferences, macroeconomic conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and geopolitical events continue to impact overall levels of consumer travel and spending on discretionary items, with inconsistent patterns across business channels and geographies.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the macroeconomic environment remained challenging and volatile. While certain organizations that monitor the global economy continue to forecast growth, these projections remain subject to uncertainty and have fluctuated in recent periods. The forecast is reflective of the current volatile environment, including the continuation of trade tensions, financial market volatility, inflationary pressure and the negative economic impacts of geopolitical instability in certain regions of the world.
Import Tariffs
During the second half of fiscal 2025, the U.S. Government announced tariffs on imports from select countries. The majority of the Company's products sold in the U.S. are imported from countries in which these tariffs were announced. Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the President of the United States issued an executive order removing the de minimis exemption for low value shipments imported into the U.S. for all countries beginning August 29, 2025. As a result of these changes in the tariff landscape, for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2026, the Company's gross margin was negatively impacted by approximately 180 basis points and 150 basis points, respectively.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") were invalid. The U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently ordered refunds for qualifying customs entries. Since fiscal 2025, the Company has remitted approximately $115 million related to IEEPA tariffs. Customs Border Protection has established a phased administrative process for submitting refund claims for certain IEEPA tariffs. However, the amount and timing of any recoveries remain uncertain pending confirmation of eligibility, submission, acceptance, processing and payment of claims, and certain categories of entries may be addressed in later phases. As of March 28, 2026, the Company did not record a receivable related to potential IEEPA tariff refunds. Following the Supreme Court's decision, the U.S. Administration announced a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 which
became effective February 24, 2026, for a period of up to 150 days. The outlook for future trade policy remains uncertain. The Company continues to monitor these developments, assess their potential impact on its business and implement mitigation strategies where possible.
Conflict in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East, which began during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, has contributed to heightened geopolitical uncertainty, including impacts to global supply chains and energy prices. The Company does not have directly operated stores in the Middle East and has a minimal distributor business which was less than 1% of the Company's total Net sales for fiscal 2025. While the Company has not experienced a material impact to its operations or financial results, the Company continues to closely monitor the situation and the potential impact it may have on consumer sentiment in the Middle East and other geographies across the globe.
Foreign Exchange Impact
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the U.S. Dollar continued to fluctuate as compared to foreign currencies in regions where we conduct our business. This trend has resulted in impacts to our business including, but not limited to, for the three months ended March 28, 2026, increased Net sales of $35.1 million and a negative impact of approximately 10 basis points to both gross margin and operating margin. For the nine months ended March 28, 2026, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in increased Net sales of $46.5 million and a negative impact of approximately 20 basis points to both gross margin and operating margin.
Tax Legislation
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, with tax provisions primarily focused on implementing a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax ("CAMT") on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases. The CAMT was effective at the beginning of fiscal 2024 and did not have a material impact on the Company's effective tax rate.
On December 12, 2022, the E.U. member states reached an agreement to implement the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's ("OECD") reform of international taxation known as Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules ("GloBE"), which broadly mirrors the Inflation Reduction Act by imposing a 15% global minimum tax on multinational companies. These rules subject multinational companies to three possible tax mechanisms individually known as the Income Inclusion Rule ("IIR"), the Undertaxed Profits Rule ("UTPR") and the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax ("QDMTT"). The rules became effective on January 1, 2025. Based on the countries in which we do business, these rule changes started to negatively impact the Company's effective tax rate beginning in fiscal 2026. On January 5, 2026, the OECD published additional guidance regarding the application of GloBE rules to U.S. parented multinational enterprises ("U.S. MNEs"). Most notably, the agreement excludes U.S. MNEs from the UTPR and IIR; however, QDMTT is still in force based on current legislation and will continue to have a negative impact on the Company's effective tax rate in fiscal 2026 and beyond.
Seasonality
The Company's results are typically affected by seasonal trends. During the first fiscal quarter, we typically build inventory for the winter and holiday season. In the second fiscal quarter, working capital requirements are reduced substantially as we generate higher net sales and operating income, especially during the holiday season. Fluctuations in net sales, operating income and operating cash flows of the Company in any fiscal quarter may be affected by the timing of wholesale shipments and other events affecting retail sales, including weather and macroeconomic events.
We continue to monitor these global economic conditions and industry trends in order to evaluate and adjust our operating strategies and cost management opportunities to mitigate the related impact on our results of operations, while remaining focused on the long-term growth of our business and protecting the value of our brands. For a detailed discussion of significant risk factors that have the potential to cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations, see Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" herein and as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 2025.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2025
The following table summarizes results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025. All percentages shown in the table below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
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% of Net sales |
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| Net sales | $ | 1,920.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,584.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 336.0 | 21.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,476.5 | 76.9 | 1,205.8 | 76.1 | 270.7 | 22.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 1,049.0 | 54.6 | 952.1 | 60.1 | 96.9 | 10.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 427.5 | 22.3 | 253.7 | 16.0 | 173.8 | 68.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 13.1 | 0.7 | 15.4 | 1.0 | (2.3) | (15.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | (1.6) | (0.1) | (0.8) | (0.1) | (0.8) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 72.2 | 3.8 | 35.8 | 2.3 | 36.4 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 343.8 | 17.9 | 203.3 | 12.8 | 140.5 | 69.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.70 | $ | 0.98 | $ | 0.72 | 73.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.65 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.70 | 73.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company's reported results are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The reported results during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following table. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Items
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Acquisition and Divestiture Costs | Organizational Efficiency Costs |
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| Coach | $ | 595.2 | $ | - | $ | (0.1) | $ | 595.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | (20.7) | - | - | (20.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (147.0) | 3.0 | (5.5) | (144.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 427.5 | $ | 3.0 | $ | (5.6) | $ | 430.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 343.8 | $ | 2.5 | $ | (4.7) | $ | 346.0 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 1.65 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.02) | $ | 1.66 | |||||||||||||||
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition and Divestiture - Total pre-tax income of $3.0 million related to the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture.
•Organizational Efficiency Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $5.6 million primarily related to technology costs.
These actions negatively impacted operating income by $2.6 million and reduced the provision for income tax by $0.4 million resulting in a net decrease in net income of $2.2 million or $0.01 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
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| Coach | $ | 743.8 | $ | - | $ | 0.1 | $ | 743.7 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 158.2 | - | - | 158.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 147.0 | (3.0) | 5.5 | 144.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 1,049.0 | $ | (3.0) | $ | 5.6 | $ | 1,046.4 | |||||||||||||||
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Items
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| Coach | $ | 420.1 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 420.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | - | - | (2.8) | 2.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (5.6) | (0.6) | - | (5.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (160.8) | (18.0) | (2.2) | (140.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 253.7 | $ | (18.6) | $ | (5.0) | $ | 277.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 203.3 | $ | (12.9) | $ | (3.6) | $ | 219.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 0.95 | $ | (0.06) | $ | (0.02) | $ | 1.03 | |||||||||||||||
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition and Divestiture Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $18.6 million primarily due to the loss on business held for sale, store impairment, professional fees and share-based compensation expense related to the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture.
•Organizational Efficiency Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $5.0 million primarily related to severance costs and technology costs.
These actions taken together negatively impacted operating income by $23.6 million and reduced the provision for income tax by $7.1 million resulting in a net decrease in net income of $16.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
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| Coach | $ | 598.4 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 598.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 163.2 | - | 2.8 | 160.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 29.7 | 0.6 | - | 29.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 160.8 | 18.0 | 2.2 | 140.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 952.1 | $ | 18.6 | $ | 5.0 | $ | 928.5 | |||||||||||||||
Tapestry, Inc. Summary - Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. All percentages shown in the tables below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, following the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture on August 4, 2025, the Company's reportable segments are Coach and Kate Spade.
Net Sales
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| Coach | $ | 1,701.0 | $ | 1,293.5 | $ | 407.5 | 31.5 | % | 29.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 219.6 | 244.9 | (25.3) | (10.3) | (11.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | - | 46.2 | (46.2) | NM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 1,920.6 | $ | 1,584.6 | $ | 336.0 | 21.2 | 19.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 21.2% or $336.0 million to $1.92 billion. Excluding the impact of the Stuart Weitzman Business and foreign currency, net sales increased by 22.6% or $347.1 million.
•Coach Net sales increased 31.5% or $407.5 million to $1.70 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, Net sales increased 29.0% or $374.9 million. This increase in Net sales was primarily due to an increase of $322.9 million in DTC sales, mainly driven by North America, Greater China and Europe.
•Kate Spade Net sales decreased 10.3% or $25.3 million to $219.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, Net sales decreased 11.3% or $27.8 million. This decrease in Net sales was primarily due to a decrease of $24.3 million in DTC sales.
Gross Profit
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| Amount | % of Net sales | Amount | % of Net sales | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 1,339.0 | 78.7 | % | $ | 1,018.5 | 78.7 | % | $ | 320.5 | 31.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 137.5 | 62.6 | 163.2 | 66.7 | (25.7) | (15.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | - | - | 24.1 | 52.2 | (24.1) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 1,476.5 | 76.9 | $ | 1,205.8 | 76.1 | $ | 270.7 | 22.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit increased 22.4% or $270.7 million to $1.48 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from $1.21 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Gross margin increased 80 basis points to 76.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from 76.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which includes a 70 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining 10 basis point increase in Gross margin was primarily attributed to net pricing improvements and favorable brand mix, substantially offset by the impact of higher tariffs. Refer to "Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends" for further information.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company, similar to some companies, includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to those of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
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Coach(1)
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$ | 743.8 | 43.7 | % | $ | 598.4 | 46.3 | % | $ | 145.4 | 24.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kate Spade(2)
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158.2 | 72.0 | 163.2 | 66.7 | (5.0) | (3.1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | - | - | 29.7 | 64.3 | (29.7) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Corporate(3)(4)
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147.0 | NA | 160.8 | NA | (13.8) | (8.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 1,049.0 | 54.6 | $ | 952.1 | 60.1 | $ | 96.9 | 10.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SG&A expenses increased 10.2% or $96.9 million to $1.05 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $952.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 54.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from 60.1% during the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, SG&A expenses increased 12.7% or $117.9 million to $1.05 billion from $928.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased 410 basis points to 54.5% compared to 58.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which includes a 10 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining 400 basis point decrease in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales, partially offset by higher marketing spend.
(1)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 24.3% or $145.3 million to $743.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $598.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased approximately 260 basis points to 43.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 46.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
(2)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses decreased 1.4% or $2.2 million to $158.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $160.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 650 basis points to 72.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 65.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
(3)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 2.9% or $3.9 million to $144.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $140.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
(4)Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment.
Operating Income (Loss)
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| Coach | $ | 595.2 | 35.0 | % | $ | 420.1 | 32.4 | % | $ | 175.1 | 41.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | (20.7) | (9.4) | - | - | (20.7) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | - | - | (5.6) | (12.1) | 5.6 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (147.0) | NA | (160.8) | NA | 13.8 | 8.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 427.5 | 22.3 | $ | 253.7 | 16.0 | $ | 173.8 | 68.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income increased $173.8 million to $427.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $253.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Operating margin increased to 22.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 16.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income increased $152.8 million to $430.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from $277.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Operating margin increased 490 basis points to 22.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 17.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which includes an 80 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining increase in operating
margin was primarily attributed to a 10 basis point increase in Gross margin and a 400 basis point decrease in SG&A as a percentage of sales.
•Coach Operating Income increased $175.1 million to $595.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Operating margin increased approximately 260 basis points to 35.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 32.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income increased $175.2 million to $595.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from $420.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025; and operating margin increased approximately 260 basis points to 35.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 32.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross margin, remained even mainly due to net pricing improvements, offset by the impact of higher tariffs;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, decreased approximately 260 basis points mainly due to leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales, partially offset by higher marketing spend.
•Kate Spade Operating Loss increased $20.7 million to a loss of $20.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Operating margin decreased to (9.4)% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 0.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating loss increased $23.5 million to a loss of $20.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from Operating income of $2.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025; and operating margin decreased to (9.4)% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 1.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross margin, decreased 410 basis points mainly due to the impact of higher tariffs and unfavorable channel mix, partially offset by net pricing improvements;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, increased 650 basis points mainly driven by higher marketing spend and deleverage of fixed costs on lower net sales.
•Corporate Operating Expenses decreased 8.6% or $13.8 million to $147.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Excluding items affecting comparability, Corporate operating expenses increased $3.9 million to $144.5 million from $140.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased $2.3 million to $13.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $15.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease in Interest expense, net, was mainly due to lower bond interest expense on senior notes, partially offset by lower interest income.
Other Expense (Income)
Other income increased $0.8 million to $1.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to Other income of $0.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This increase in Other income was related to an increase in foreign exchange gains.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 17.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 14.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 17.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 16.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The increase in effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the impact of Pillar Two, partially offset by the geographical mix of earnings.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income increased 69.1% or $140.5 million to $343.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $203.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased $126.2 million to $346.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from $219.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $1.65 in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to net income per diluted share of $0.95 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $0.63 to $1.66 in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from $1.03 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily due to higher net income.
FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2026 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2025
The following table summarizes results of operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2025. All percentages shown in the table below and the discussion that follows have been calculated using unrounded numbers.
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| Net sales | $ | 6,127.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 5,287.5 | 100.0 | % | $ | 840.1 | 15.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,665.4 | 76.1 | 3,973.8 | 75.2 | 691.6 | 17.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | 3,193.3 | 52.1 | 2,975.3 | 56.3 | 218.0 | 7.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,472.1 | 24.0 | 998.5 | 18.9 | 473.6 | 47.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | 120.1 | 2.3 | (120.1) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 43.3 | 0.7 | 70.6 | 1.3 | (27.3) | (38.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | (3.0) | - | (2.3) | - | (0.7) | (28.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 251.9 | 4.1 | 109.8 | 2.1 | 142.1 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 1,179.9 | 19.3 | 700.3 | 13.2 | 479.6 | 68.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Basic | $ | 5.76 | $ | 3.19 | $ | 2.57 | 80.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 5.58 | $ | 3.12 | $ | 2.46 | 79.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NM - Not meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company's reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The reported results during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 reflect certain items which affect the comparability of our results, as noted in the following tables. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" herein for further discussion on the Non-GAAP measures.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, following the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture on August 4, 2025, the Company's reportable segments are Coach and Kate Spade. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, prior to the completion of the sale on August 4, 2025, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $14.6 million, Gross profit was $7.7 million and SG&A expenses were $8.7 million resulting in an Operating loss of $1.0 million. These results were considered as items affecting comparability in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $169.6 million, Gross profit was $94.5 million and SG&A expenses were $108.5 million resulting in an Operating loss of $14.0 million. Excluding items affecting comparability, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $169.6 million, Gross profit was $94.5 million and SG&A expenses were $107.9 million resulting in an Operating loss of $13.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
First Nine Months of Fiscal 2026 Items
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| Coach | $ | 1,929.1 | $ | - | $ | (1.3) | $ | 1,930.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 1.2 | - | (0.5) | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (1.0) | (1.0) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (457.2) | (9.9) | (19.0) | (428.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,472.1 | $ | (10.9) | $ | (20.8) | $ | 1,503.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,179.9 | $ | (10.1) | $ | (17.8) | $ | 1,207.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 5.58 | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.09) | $ | 5.72 | |||||||||||||||
In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition and Divestiture - Total pre-tax charges of $10.9 million related to the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture primarily due to professional fees and severance costs, partially offset by income from the TSA.
•Organizational Efficiency Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $20.8 million primarily related to technology costs and severance costs.
These actions taken together negatively impacted operating income by $31.7 million and reduced the provision for income tax by $3.8 million resulting in a net decrease in net income of $27.9 million or $0.14 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
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| Coach | $ | 2,204.9 | $ | - | $ | 1.3 | $ | 2,203.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 522.5 | - | 0.5 | 522.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 8.7 | 8.7 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 457.2 | 9.9 | 19.0 | 428.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 3,193.3 | $ | 18.6 | $ | 20.8 | $ | 3,153.9 | |||||||||||||||
First Nine Months of Fiscal 2025 Items
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| Coach | $ | 1,427.6 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,427.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 95.0 | - | (2.8) | 97.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (14.0) | (0.6) | - | (13.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (510.1) | (106.8) | (2.2) | (401.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 998.5 | $ | (107.4) | $ | (5.0) | $ | 1,110.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 700.3 | $ | (207.7) | $ | (3.6) | $ | 911.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | $ | 3.12 | $ | (0.91) | $ | (0.02) | $ | 4.05 | |||||||||||||||
In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, the Company incurred charges as follows:
•Acquisition and Divestiture Costs - Includes costs related to the terminated Capri Acquisition and the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture. These charges include:
◦Capri Acquisition Costs: Total pre-tax charges of $268.4 million primarily related to:
▪Loss on extinguishment of debt - $119.4 million primarily related to redemption premiums, as well as unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, as a result of the redemption of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 due to the termination of the Capri Acquisition agreement;
▪SG&A expenses: $88.8 million primarily related to expense reimbursement payment made to Capri and professional fees recorded;
▪Interest expense, net: $60.2 million of financing related charges which primarily includes the net impact of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes; and
◦Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture Costs: Total pre-tax charges of $18.6 million primarily due to the loss on business held for sale, store impairment, professional fees and share-based compensation expense.
•Organizational Efficiency Costs - Total pre-tax charges of $5.0 million primarily related to severance costs and technology costs.
These actions taken together negatively impacted operating income by $112.4 million, increased Loss on extinguishment of debt by $119.4 million, increased interest expense by $60.2 million and reduced the provision for income tax by $80.7 million resulting in a net decrease in net income of $211.3 million or $0.93 per diluted share.
Supplemental Segment Data
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| Coach | $ | 1,825.3 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,825.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 531.4 | - | 2.8 | 528.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 108.5 | 0.6 | - | 107.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 510.1 | 106.8 | 2.2 | 401.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SG&A expenses | $ | 2,975.3 | $ | 107.4 | $ | 5.0 | $ | 2,862.9 | |||||||||||||||
Tapestry, Inc. Summary - First Nine Months of Fiscal 2026
Currency Fluctuation Effects
The change in net sales and gross margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to fiscal 2025 has been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, following the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture on August 4, 2025, the Company's reportable segments are Coach and Kate Spade. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, prior to the completion of the sale on August 4, 2025, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $14.6 million, Gross profit was $7.7 million and SG&A expenses were $8.7 million resulting in an Operating loss of $1.0 million. These results were considered as items affecting comparability in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $169.6 million, Gross profit was $94.5 million and SG&A expenses were $108.5 million resulting in an Operating loss of $14.0 million. Excluding items affecting comparability, Stuart Weitzman Net sales were $169.6 million, Gross profit was $94.5 million and SG&A expenses were $107.9 million resulting in an Operating loss of $13.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
Net Sales
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| Coach | $ | 5,273.2 | $ | 4,173.4 | $ | 1,099.8 | 26.4 | % | 25.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 839.8 | 944.5 | (104.7) | (11.1) | (11.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 14.6 | 169.6 | (155.0) | (91.4) | (91.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 6,127.6 | $ | 5,287.5 | $ | 840.1 | 15.9 | 15.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 increased 15.9% or $840.1 million to $6.13 billion. Excluding the impact of the Stuart Weitzman Business and foreign currency, net sales increased by 18.5% or $948.6 million.
•Coach Net Sales increased 26.4% or $1.10 billion to $5.27 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 25.3% or $1.06 billion. This increase in Net sales was primarily due to an increase of $919.2 million in DTC sales, mainly driven by North America, Greater China and Europe.
•Kate Spade Net Sales decreased 11.1% or $104.7 million to $839.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales decreased 11.5% or $108.6 million. This decrease in Net sales was primarily due to a decrease of $106.4 million in DTC sales.
Gross Profit
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| Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % of Net Sales | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | $ | 4,134.0 | 78.4 | % | $ | 3,252.9 | 77.9 | % | $ | 881.1 | 27.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 523.7 | 62.4 | 626.4 | 66.3 | (102.7) | (16.4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 7.7 | 52.3 | 94.5 | 55.7 | (86.8) | (91.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 4,665.4 | 76.1 | $ | 3,973.8 | 75.2 | $ | 691.6 | 17.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit increased 17.4% or $691.6 million to $4.67 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $3.97 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Gross margin increased 90 basis points to 76.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from 75.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, gross margin increased 100 basis points to 76.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from 75.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, which includes a 60 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining 40 basis point increase in gross margin was primarily attributed to net pricing improvements and favorable brand mix, partially offset by the impact of higher tariffs. Refer to "Global Economic Conditions and Industry Trends" for further information.
The Company includes inbound product-related transportation costs from our service providers within Cost of sales. The Company, similar to some companies, includes certain transportation-related costs due to our distribution network in SG&A expenses rather than in Cost of sales; for this reason, our gross margins may not be comparable to those of entities that include all costs related to their distribution network in Cost of sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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$ | 2,204.9 | 41.8 | % | $ | 1,825.3 | 43.6 | % | $ | 379.6 | 20.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kate Spade(2)
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522.5 | 62.2 | 531.4 | 56.3 | (8.9) | (1.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | 8.7 | 59.3 | 108.5 | 64.0 | (99.8) | (92.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Corporate(3)(4)
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457.2 | NA | 510.1 | NA | (52.9) | (10.4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 3,193.3 | 52.1 | $ | 2,975.3 | 56.3 | $ | 218.0 | 7.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SG&A expenses increased 7.3% or $218.0 million to $3.19 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $2.98 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 52.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from 56.3% during the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, SG&A expenses increased 10.2% or $291.0 million to $3.15 billion from $2.86 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased approximately 250 basis points to 51.6% compared to 54.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2025, which includes a 30 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining 220 basis point decrease in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales and lower distribution costs, partially offset by higher marketing spend.
(1)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 20.7% or $378.3 million to $2.20 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $1.83 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased approximately 180 basis points to 41.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 43.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
(2)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses decreased 1.2% or $6.6 million to $522.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $528.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 620 basis points to 62.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 56.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
(3)Excluding items affecting comparability, SG&A expenses increased 6.8% or $27.2 million to $428.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $401.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
(4)Corporate expenses, which are included within SG&A expenses discussed above, but are not directly attributable to a reportable segment.
Operating Income (Loss)
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| Coach | $ | 1,929.1 | 36.6 | % | $ | 1,427.6 | 34.3 | % | $ | 501.5 | 35.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kate Spade | 1.2 | 0.1 | 95.0 | 10.1 | (93.8) | (98.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Weitzman | (1.0) | (7.0) | (14.0) | (8.2) | 13.0 | 92.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (457.2) | NA | (510.1) | NA | 52.9 | 10.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Tapestry | $ | 1,472.1 | 24.0 | $ | 998.5 | 18.9 | $ | 473.6 | 47.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income increased $473.6 million to $1.47 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $1.00 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Operating margin increased to 24.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 18.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income increased
$392.9 million to $1.50 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $1.11 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Operating margin increased approximately 360 basis points to 24.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 21.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, which includes a 90 basis point benefit from the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman. The remaining increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to a 40 basis point increase in gross margin and a 220 basis point decrease in SG&A as a percentage of sales.
•Coach Operating Income increased $501.5 million to $1.93 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Operating margin increased to 36.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 34.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income increased $502.8 million to $1.93 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $1.43 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025; and operating margin increased approximately 230 basis points to 36.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 34.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross margin, increased 50 basis points mainly due to net pricing improvements, partially offset by the impact of higher tariffs;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, decreased approximately 180 basis points mainly due to leverage of fixed costs on higher net sales and lower distribution costs, partially offset by higher marketing spend.
•Kate Spade Operating Income decreased $93.8 million to $1.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Operating margin decreased to 0.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 10.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income decreased $96.1 million to $1.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $97.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025; and operating margin decreased to 0.2% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 10.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This decrease in operating margin was primarily attributed to:
◦Gross margin, decreased approximately 390 basis points mainly due to the impact of higher tariffs and unfavorable channel mix, partially offset by net pricing improvements;
◦SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, increased 620 basis points mainly driven by higher marketing spend and deleverage of fixed costs on lower net sales.
•Corporate Operating Expenses decreased 10.4% or $52.9 million to $457.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Excluding items affecting comparability, Corporate operating expenses increased $27.2 million to $428.3 million from $401.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase in operating expenses was attributed to an increase in SG&A expenses primarily due to higher compensation costs, higher professional fees and higher information technology costs, partially offset by lower occupancy costs.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt decreased $120.1 million to $0.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $120.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, Loss on extinguishment of debt decreased $0.7 million to $0.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $0.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net decreased $27.3 million to $43.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $70.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, net interest expense increased $33.0 million to $43.4 million from $10.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase in Interest expense, net, was mainly due to an increase in bond interest expense as a result of the issuance of the 2030 and 2035 Senior Notes and lower interest income.
Other Expense (Income)
Other income increased $0.7 million to $3.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $2.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, Other income increased $0.8 million to $3.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $2.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase in Other income was related to an increase in foreign exchange gains.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 17.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 13.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, the effective tax rate was 17.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to 17.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The increase in effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the impact of Pillar Two, partially offset by the geographical mix of earnings and the lower impact of permanent items due to higher pre-tax income.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income increased 68.5% or $479.6 million to $1.18 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $700.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income increased $296.2 million to $1.21 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $911.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Net income per diluted share was $5.58 in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to net income per diluted share of $3.12 in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, net income per diluted share increased $1.67 to $5.72 in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 from $4.05 in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, primarily due to higher net income.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company's reported results are presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company presents certain non-GAAP measures, including segment operating income (loss), segment SG&A expenses, SG&A expense ratio, operating margin, Operating Income (loss), Loss on extinguishment of debt, Interest expense, Other expense (income), Provision for income taxes, Net income (loss) and Net Income (loss) per diluted common share, which exclude items affecting comparability such as Acquisition and Divestiture costs and Organizational Efficiency costs, as applicable. Reconciliations between the non-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure are included in the Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section where applicable.
The Company incurred Acquisition and Divestiture items which consist of non-recurring costs, related to the Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture, inclusive of professional fees, one-time severance costs, compensation costs, operating net loss and TSA income. The Company also incurred Organizational Efficiency Costs which consist of non-recurring costs, primarily from various initiatives aimed at streamlining the organization and optimizing processes. These costs mainly include one-time technology and severance related charges.
These non-GAAP performance measures were used by management to conduct and evaluate its business during its regular review of operating results for the periods affected. Management and the Company's Board utilized these non-GAAP measures to make decisions about the uses of Company resources, analyze performance between periods, develop internal projections and measure management performance. The Company's internal management reporting excluded these items. In addition, the human resources committee of the Company's Board uses these non-GAAP measures when setting and assessing achievement of incentive compensation goals.
The Company operates on a global basis and reports financial results in U.S. dollars in accordance with GAAP. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect the amounts reported by the Company in U.S. dollars with respect to its foreign revenues and profit. Accordingly, certain material increases and decreases in operating results for the Company and its segments have been presented both including and excluding currency fluctuation effects. These effects occur from translating foreign-denominated amounts into U.S. dollars and comparing to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company calculates constant currency revenue results by translating current period revenue in local currency using the prior year period's currency conversion rate.
We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and others in evaluating the Company's ongoing operating and financial results in a manner that is consistent with management's evaluation of business performance and understanding how such results compare with the Company's historical performance. Additionally, we believe presenting certain increases and decreases in constant currency provides a framework for assessing the performance of the Company's business outside the United States and helps investors and analysts understand the effect of significant year-over-year currency fluctuations. We believe excluding these items assists investors and others in developing expectations of future performance.
By providing the non-GAAP measures, as a supplement to GAAP information, we believe we are enhancing investors' understanding of our business and our results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in their usefulness and should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Further, these non-GAAP measures may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
For a detailed discussion on these non-GAAP measures, see the GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation discussions above in this Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flows
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| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 1,456.3 | $ | 769.8 | $ | 686.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (10.4) | 948.2 | (958.6) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,485.3) | (6,808.4) | 5,323.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (14.1) | 15.4 | (29.5) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (53.5) | $ | (5,075.0) | $ | 5,021.5 | ||||||||||||||
The Company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by $53.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to a decrease of $5.08 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, as discussed below.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $686.5 million primarily due to higher net income of $479.6 million, changes in operating assets and liabilities of $220.4 million, as well as lower impact of non-cash adjustments of $13.5 million.
The $220.4 million increase in changes in operating asset and liability balances were primarily driven by the following:
•Inventory was a source of cash of $16.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to a use of cash of $132.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, primarily driven by increased inventory purchases for Coach in the prior year to support sales growth and the strategic decision to pull forward receipts.
•Accounts payable were a source of cash of $52.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to a use of cash of $45.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, primarily driven by timing of payments compared to the prior year and lower spending in the prior year for professional fees.
•Accounts receivable were a use of cash of $81.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to a use of cash of $43.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, primarily driven by an increase in sales at Coach.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 was $10.4 million as compared to a source of cash of $948.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, resulting in a $958.6 million decrease in net cash provided by investing activities.
The $10.4 million use of cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 was primarily due to purchases of property and equipment of $112.8 million and purchases of investments of $9.3 million, partially offset by proceeds from the divestiture of the Stuart Weitzman Business of $109.1 million.
The $948.2 million source of cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was primarily due to proceeds from maturities and sales of investments of $2.92 billion, partially offset by purchases of investments of $1.89 billion, mainly related to the proceeds of the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $1.49 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to a use of cash of $6.81 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, resulting in a net decrease in use of cash for financing activities of $5.32 billion.
The $1.49 billion of cash used in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 was primarily due to repurchase of common stock of $1.25 billion.
The $6.81 billion of cash used in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was primarily due to the repayment of debt of $6.86 billion, which mainly included the Capri Acquisition Senior Notes, use of cash of $2.02 billion under the Company's accelerated share repurchase program partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of debt of $2.25 billion.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents was $(14.1) million as compared to $15.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
Working Capital and Capital Expenditures
The following table presents our financial condition as of March 28, 2026 and June 28, 2025:
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Cash and cash equivalents(1)
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$ | 1,046.5 | $ | 1,100.0 | $ | (53.5) | |||||||||||
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Short-term investments(1)
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22.1 | 19.6 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||
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Current debt(2)
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- | (16.7) | 16.7 | ||||||||||||||
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Long-term debt(2)
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(2,377.1) | (2,377.9) | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | (1,308.5) | $ | (1,275.0) | $ | (33.5) | |||||||||||
(1) As of March 28, 2026, approximately 72% of our cash and short-term investments were held outside the United States.
(2) Refer to Note 11, "Debt" for discussion of the carrying values of our debt.
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated from our operations, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, availability under our credit facilities, and other available financing options.
The following table presents the total availability, borrowings outstanding and remaining availability under our credit facilities as of March 28, 2026:
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Amended Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program(1)(2)
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$ | 2,000.0 | $ | - | $ | 2,000.0 | |||||||||||
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China Credit Facility(1)(3)
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36.2 | - | 36.2 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Refer to Note 11, "Debt" for further information on these instruments.
(2) Borrowings under the Commercial Paper Program are supported by the Amended Revolving Credit Facility. Accordingly, aggregate borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program and the Amended Revolving Credit Facility will not exceed $2.00 billion.
(3) The carrying amounts of the China Credit Facility include the impact of changes in the exchange rate of the United States Dollar against the Renminbi.
We believe that our Amended Revolving Credit Facility is adequately diversified with no undue concentrations in any one financial institution. As of March 28, 2026, there were 18 financial institutions participating in the Amended Revolving Credit Facility, with no one participant maintaining a combined maximum commitment percentage in excess of 10%. We have no reason to believe at this time that the participating institutions will be unable to fulfill their obligations to provide financing in accordance with the terms of the facility in the event we elect to draw funds in the foreseeable future.
We have the ability to draw on our credit facilities or access other financing options available to us in the credit and capital markets for, among other things, acquisition or integration-related costs, our restructuring initiatives, settlement of a material contingency, or a material adverse business or macroeconomic development, as well as for other general corporate business purposes.
Management believes that cash flows from operations, access to the credit and capital markets and our credit lines, on-hand cash and cash equivalents and our investments will provide adequate funds to support our operating, capital and debt service requirements for fiscal 2026 and beyond. There can be no assurance that any such capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments, as well as to comply with all of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, depends on future operating performance and cash flow. This future operating performance and cash flow are subject to prevailing economic conditions, and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
Reference should be made to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding liquidity and capital resources.
Commercial Paper Program
On July 24, 2025, the Company entered into a commercial paper borrowing program (the "Commercial Paper Program") that provides for the issuance of up to $2.00 billion of unsecured commercial paper notes with maturities up to 365 days. Borrowings under the Commercial Paper Program are supported by the Amended Revolving Credit Facility and may be used to support the Company's general corporate needs. The aggregate amount of borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program and Amended Revolving Credit Facility will not exceed $2.00 billion. As of March 28, 2026, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program. Refer to Note 11, "Debt" for further information.
Stuart Weitzman Business Divestiture
On February 16, 2025, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell the Stuart Weitzman Business for a final aggregate purchase price of $109.1 million, which included customary adjustments for net working capital and indebtedness. The sale was completed on August 4, 2025. Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information.
Supply Chain Finance
To improve our working capital efficiency, we make available to certain suppliers a voluntary supply chain finance ("SCF") program that enables our suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to a global financial institution on a non-recourse basis at a rate that leverages our credit rating. We do not have the ability to refinance or modify payment terms to the global financial institution through the SCF program. No guarantees are provided by the Company or any of our subsidiaries under the SCF program. Refer to Note 2, "Basis of Presentation and Organization," for additional information.
Capital Expenditures
During the three and nine months ended March 28, 2026, capital expenditures and cloud computing implementation costs were $50.4 million and $142.6 million, respectively. The Company expects total fiscal 2026 capital expenditures and cloud computing costs to be approximately $200 million. Certain cloud computing implementation costs are recognized within Prepaid expenses and Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Stock Repurchase Plan
2026 Share Repurchase Program
On September 10, 2025, the Company announced that the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $3.00 billion of its outstanding common stock (the "2026 Share Repurchase Program"), replacing the 2022 Share Repurchase Program which had $561.7 million of remaining authorization.
During the three months ended March 28, 2026, the Company repurchased $149.8 million of common stock. During the nine months ended March 28, 2026, the Company repurchased $1.05 billion of common stock, $238.3 million under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program and $811.5 million under the 2026 Share Repurchase Program. As of March 28, 2026, the Company had $2.19 billion of remaining repurchase authorization under the 2026 Share Repurchase Program.
2025 Share Repurchase Program
On November 13, 2024, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to $2.00 billion of outstanding shares of its common stock (the "2025 Share Repurchase Program"). On November 21, 2024, the Company entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the "ASR Agreements") with Bank of America, N.A. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (the "Dealers") to repurchase an aggregate of up to $2.00 billion of the Company's shares of common stock. Under the ASR Agreements, the Company paid $2.00 billion to the Dealers and received an initial delivery of 28,363,766 shares of the Company's common stock on November 26, 2024. Final settlement was based on the volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") of the Company's common stock, less a discount, and occurred in four tranches. During the year ended June 28, 2025 and the quarter ended September 27, 2025, as a result of the increase in the VWAP of the Company's common stock, the Company cash-settled $6.6 million related to 92,536 shares of common stock and $195.7 million related to 1,838,270 shares of common stock, respectively, which completed the agreement. The average share price for the 28,363,766 shares received under the ASR Agreements was $77.64.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Company's significant accounting policies are described in Note 3 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2025. Our discussion of results of operations and financial condition relies on our condensed consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates which are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. While we believe that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts.
For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see the "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" section of the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2025. As of March 28, 2026, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill as well as brand intangibles at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. In all fiscal years, the fair values of our Coach brand reporting units significantly exceeded their respective carrying values. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company recorded $244.1 million of impairment charges related to goodwill for the Kate Spade reporting unit and $610.7 million of impairment charges related to the Kate Spade indefinite-lived brand intangible. Several factors could impact the Kate Spade brand's ability to achieve expected future cash flows, including the optimization of the store fleet productivity, the success of international expansion strategies, the impact of promotional activity, continued economic volatility and potential operational challenges related to the macroeconomic factors, the reception of new collections in all business channels and other initiatives aimed at increasing profitability of the business. If profitability trends decline during fiscal 2026 from those that are expected, it is possible that an interim test, or our annual impairment test, could result in an impairment of these assets.
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