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Capri Holdings Ltd.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 10 new, 9 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 2.5% reported: Revenue was $856 million against $878 million a year earlier, down 2.5% reported and 4.2% in constant currency. Source
  • Operating loss, adjusted margin 2.3%: Operating loss was $12 million. Adjusted operating income was $20 million, against $37 million a year earlier, with adjusted margin at 2.3% versus 4.2%. Source
  • Tax rate cut adjusted earnings: Adjusted diluted loss per share was $(0.03), against $0.64 a year earlier. A higher-than-anticipated tax rate from the valuation allowance reduced adjusted net income by $24 million, or $0.20 per share. Source
  • Michael Kors revenue down 1.8%: Michael Kors revenue was $725 million, down 1.8% reported and 3.3% in constant currency, against $738 million a year earlier. Source
  • Tariffs cut gross margin 130 basis points: Gross margin was 61.0% against 62.3%, and gross profit was $522 million against $547 million. Management said tariffs reduced the gross margin rate by about 130 basis points. Source
  • Revenue decline narrowed sequentially: The first-quarter revenue decline was 6.0%. The second-quarter decline was 2.5%. Management said trends continued to improve sequentially.
  • Free cash flow negative $46 million: Operating cash outflow was $33 million and capital expenditures were $13 million. First-quarter free cash flow had been $7 million. Source
  • Versace sale to Prada: Prada agreed to buy the subsidiaries that run Versace for $1.375 billion in cash, subject to adjustments. Versace results are reported as discontinued operations. Source
  • Focus on two brands: With the Versace sale pending, the chief executive said the company is focused on Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo as its two brands. Source

“We are encouraged by our second quarter results. Trends continued to improve sequentially, which resulted in revenue, gross margin and operating income exceeding our expectations.”

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $3.375 to $3.45 billionKept
Operating income Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $100 millionKept
Net interest income Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $85 to $95 millionKept
Weighted average diluted shares Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately 120 millionRaised from approximately 119 million
Diluted earnings per share Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $1.20 to $1.40Kept
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $110 millionKept
Michael Kors total revenue Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $2.8 to $2.875 billionKept
Michael Kors operating margin Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearhigh-single-digit rangeKept
Jimmy Choo total revenue Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearapproximately $565 to $575 millionKept
Jimmy Choo operating margin Sourcefiscal 2026 full yearnegative mid-single-digit rangeKept
Total revenue Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately $975 million to $1.0 billionNew
Operating margin Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately 7.0% to 8.0%New
Net interest income Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately $20 millionNew
Effective tax rate Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026low to mid-single-digit rangeNew
Weighted average diluted shares Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately 120 millionNew
Diluted earnings per share Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately $0.70 to $0.80New
Michael Kors total revenue Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately $825 to $845 millionNew
Jimmy Choo total revenue Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026approximately $150 to $155 millionNew
Jimmy Choo operating margin Sourcethird quarter fiscal 2026negative low- to mid-single-digit rangeNew
Share repurchases Sourcethree-year program; implementation expected to begin fiscal 2027up to $1 billionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter fiscal 2026 guidance added for Capri, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. The prior release gave second-quarter ranges only. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year diluted share count changed to about 120 million from about 119 million in the prior release. Source
  • New: Board approved a three-year repurchase program of up to $1 billion, expected to begin in fiscal 2027. The prior release contained no repurchase program. Source
  • New: Versace sale now expected to close in the fiscal third quarter. The prior release gave the second half of calendar 2025. Source
  • New: Management plans to use Versace sale proceeds mainly to repay debt. The prior release did not describe a use of proceeds. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell 2.5% reported: Revenue was $856 million against $878 million a year earlier, down 2.5% reported and 4.2% in constant currency. Source
  • Operating loss, adjusted margin 2.3%: Operating loss was $12 million. Adjusted operating income was $20 million, against $37 million a year earlier, with adjusted margin at 2.3% versus 4.2%. Source
  • Tax rate cut adjusted earnings: Adjusted diluted loss per share was $(0.03), against $0.64 a year earlier. A higher-than-anticipated tax rate from the valuation allowance reduced adjusted net income by $24 million, or $0.20 per share. Source

Segments and regions

  • Michael Kors revenue down 1.8%: Michael Kors revenue was $725 million, down 1.8% reported and 3.3% in constant currency, against $738 million a year earlier. Source
  • Michael Kors margins lower: Michael Kors gross margin was 59.3%, against 61.1%. Operating income was $73 million, a 10.1% margin, against $87 million and 11.8%. Source
  • Jimmy Choo revenue down 6.4%: Jimmy Choo revenue was $131 million, down 6.4% reported and 9.3% in constant currency. Operating loss was $9 million, a margin of (6.9)%, against (3.6)%. Source
  • Jimmy Choo gross margin higher: Jimmy Choo gross margin was 70.2%, against 68.6%. Gross profit was $92 million, against $96 million a year earlier. Source
  • Americas down, Asia and EMEA up: Company-wide Americas revenue was $491 million against $527 million. EMEA was $261 million against $258 million, and Asia was $104 million against $93 million. Source

“We plan to use the proceeds of the sale to repay the majority of our debt, substantially strengthening our balance sheet and providing greater financial flexibility”

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Tariffs cut gross margin 130 basis points: Gross margin was 61.0% against 62.3%, and gross profit was $522 million against $547 million. Management said tariffs reduced the gross margin rate by about 130 basis points. Source
  • SG&A down $16 million: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $481 million against $497 million. Corporate SG&A was $48 million against $60 million, and total operating expenses were $534 million against $553 million. Source
  • Impairments and transformation costs excluded: Impairment charges of $21 million and Capri transformation costs of $6 million, against $12 million, were excluded from adjusted results. Store renovation program costs of $3 million were also excluded. Source
  • No transaction costs this quarter: Transaction related costs were nil, against $10 million a year earlier. The footnote ties prior costs to the terminated Tapestry merger agreement. Source
  • Tariff rates assumed in guidance: Guidance assumes incremental US tariffs of 15% on the EU, 19% on Cambodia and Indonesia, 20% on Bangladesh and Vietnam, 25% on India and 30% on China. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Revenue decline narrowed sequentially: The first-quarter revenue decline was 6.0%. The second-quarter decline was 2.5%. Management said trends continued to improve sequentially.
  • Inventory down 2.8% year over year: Net inventory was $766 million at quarter end. First-quarter inventory had been up 10.8%, which the prior release attributed mainly to planned earlier receipts of product. Source
  • Michael Kors decline narrowed from 5.9%: The first-quarter Michael Kors revenue decline was 5.9% reported and 7.3% in constant currency. The second-quarter decline was 1.8% reported.

“Looking ahead, we continue to expect retail trends to improve in the back half of fiscal 2026 positioning us to return to growth in fiscal 2027.”

John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Free cash flow negative $46 million: Operating cash outflow was $33 million and capital expenditures were $13 million. First-quarter free cash flow had been $7 million. Source
  • Net debt $1.64 billion: Cash was $120 million and total borrowings were $1.76 billion, giving net debt of $1.64 billion at September 27, 2025, against $1.58 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count near 119.8 million: Weighted average diluted shares were 119.8 million in the quarter, against 118.8 million a year earlier. Net loss means basic and diluted counts match. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Versace sale to Prada: Prada agreed to buy the subsidiaries that run Versace for $1.375 billion in cash, subject to adjustments. Versace results are reported as discontinued operations. Source
  • Focus on two brands: With the Versace sale pending, the chief executive said the company is focused on Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo as its two brands. Source
  • Capri transformation program scope: The multi-year program creates shared platforms across the brands and expands digital capabilities, covering supply chain, marketing, e-commerce, data analytics and IT. Source
  • Global Optimization Plan restructuring: Restructuring and other expense was $2 million in the quarter. The footnote says the plan primarily covers severance, lease termination and store closure costs. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2025

  • Versace sale closing: Release text gives a close in the second half of calendar 2025, subject to closing conditions. The chief executive gave the fiscal third quarter as the expected timing. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Michael Kors retail stores at quarter end Source691 (755 a year earlier)
Jimmy Choo retail stores at quarter end Source216 (226 a year earlier)
Total retail stores at quarter end Source907 (981 a year earlier)

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said results could differ materially from guidance due to macroeconomic conditions and tariff rates above its assumptions. Source
  • Financial: A valuation allowance raised the effective tax rate above original guidance, reducing adjusted net income by $24 million in the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: The Versace sale remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Source
  • Demand: Management named inflation pressures and weakening consumer confidence as external events that could move results from guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said trends improved sequentially and that revenue, gross margin and operating income exceeded its expectations. Source
  • On track: The first-quarter release said the company remained on track to stabilize the business this year. The second-quarter release cites encouraging signs of stabilization.
  • Not stated: Adjusted diluted loss per share was $(0.03). Management attributed the difference from prior guidance to a higher than anticipated tax rate. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.