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Capri Holdings Ltd.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 lowered, 8 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 5.5% in the quarter: Revenue was $809 million, down 5.5% as reported and 4.9% in constant currency, from $856 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating margin turned positive: Operating income was $10 million, a 1.2% margin, against a $12 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $31 million, a 3.8% margin, against $20 million and 2.3%. Source
  • Trends improved each month: Management said trends improved sequentially each month across both luxury houses through the second quarter. Source
  • Gross margin rose 230 basis points: Gross margin was 63.3% against 61.0%, and gross profit was $512 million against $522 million. Management attributed the rise to higher full-price sell-throughs, brand mix and lower tariff rates. Source
  • Net debt fell to $336 million: Cash was $125 million and borrowings were $461 million, giving net debt of $336 million, against $1.6 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Second-half return to growth expected: Management said it continues to expect total company revenue to return to growth in the second half of fiscal 2027. Source

“We are encouraged by the momentum building at both Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.”

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

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $3.42 billionRaised from approximately $3.4 billion
Operating income SourceFiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $175 millionRaised from approximately $170 million
Net interest and other income SourceFiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $100 millionKept
Weighted average diluted shares SourceFiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately 108 millionLowered from approximately 110 million
Diluted earnings per share SourceFiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $2.20Raised from approximately $2.15
Revenue SourceFiscal 2027, Michael Korsapproximately $2.77 billionRaised from approximately $2.765 billion
Operating margin SourceFiscal 2027, Michael Korslow-double-digit percent rangeKept
Revenue SourceFiscal 2027, Jimmy Chooapproximately $650 millionRaised from approximately $635 million
Operating margin SourceFiscal 2027, Jimmy Choolow-single-digit percent rangeKept
Tariff assumption SourceThrough July 24, 2026, then thereafterincremental 10% through July 24, 2026 and 10% to 12.5% thereafterKept
Revenue SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $1.005 billionNew
Operating income SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $90 millionNew
Net interest and other income SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $25 millionNew
Weighted average diluted shares SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately 103 millionNew
Diluted earnings per share SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Capri totalapproximately $0.95New
Revenue SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Michael Korsapproximately $830 millionNew
Revenue SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Jimmy Chooapproximately $175 millionNew
Operating margin SourceThird quarter fiscal 2027, Jimmy Choolow-to-mid-single-digit percent rangeNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year guidance for Capri total revenue, operating income and diluted EPS was raised from the prior quarter. Source
  • Guidance raised: Michael Kors full-year revenue guidance was raised from the prior quarter. Source
  • Guidance raised: Jimmy Choo full-year revenue guidance was raised from the prior quarter. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The full-year diluted share count assumption was lowered from about 110 million to about 108 million. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance was given for the first time; the prior release gave second-quarter guidance. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year net interest and other income and effective tax rate guidance were kept. Source

Quarter results and profit

  • Revenue fell 5.5% in the quarter: Revenue was $809 million, down 5.5% as reported and 4.9% in constant currency, from $856 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating margin turned positive: Operating income was $10 million, a 1.2% margin, against a $12 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $31 million, a 3.8% margin, against $20 million and 2.3%. Source
  • Net income and EPS swung to profit: Net income was $27 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, against a $34 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $45 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, against an adjusted loss of $4 million. Source

Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo

  • Michael Kors revenue fell 8.6%: Michael Kors revenue was $663 million, down 8.6% as reported and 8.0% in constant currency. Its operating margin was 10.3%, up 20 basis points from 10.1%. Source
  • Michael Kors Americas revenue declined most: Michael Kors Americas revenue was $405 million against $457 million. EMEA was $185 million against $194 million, and Asia was $73 million against $74 million. Source
  • Jimmy Choo revenue rose 11.5%: Jimmy Choo revenue was $146 million, up 11.5% as reported and 12.2% in constant currency. Americas rose to $42 million from $34 million, and EMEA to $76 million from $67 million. Source
  • Jimmy Choo margin up 830 basis points: Jimmy Choo operating margin was 1.4%, against a (6.9)% loss a year earlier. Management said the increase was primarily driven by expense leverage on higher revenue. Source
  • Trends improved each month: Management said trends improved sequentially each month across both luxury houses through the second quarter. Source

“We are pleased with the progress we are seeing and believe these initiatives are beginning to position our brands for sustainable growth.”

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

Gross margin and cost lines

  • Gross margin rose 230 basis points: Gross margin was 63.3% against 61.0%, and gross profit was $512 million against $522 million. Management attributed the rise to higher full-price sell-throughs, brand mix and lower tariff rates. Source
  • Brand gross margins both higher: Michael Kors gross margin was 61.5% against 59.3%. Jimmy Choo gross margin was 71.2% against 70.2%, with its 100 basis point rise attributed to higher full-price sell-throughs. Source
  • Michael Kors operating margin edged up: Michael Kors operating margin rose 20 basis points, as higher gross margin was partly offset by expense deleverage on lower revenue. Source

Wholesale timing and demand

  • Earlier wholesale shipments added $20 million: About $20 million of revenue in the quarter was attributed to wholesale shipments that came earlier than anticipated. Source
  • Michael Kors timing effect of $15 million: About $15 million of Michael Kors revenue, out of $663 million, was attributed to the same earlier-than-anticipated wholesale timing. Source
  • Jimmy Choo timing effect of $5 million: About $5 million of Jimmy Choo revenue, out of $146 million, was attributed to earlier-than-anticipated wholesale timing. Source

“As these efforts continue to gain traction, we remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable growth and create meaningful value for shareholders over time.”

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

Cash, inventory and capital returns

  • Inventory down 7% from a year earlier: Net inventory was $712 million at September 26, 2026, a 7% decrease from the prior year. Source
  • Free cash flow of $36 million: Operating cash flow was $51 million and capital expenditures were $15 million, leaving free cash flow of $36 million. Source
  • Net debt fell to $336 million: Cash was $125 million and borrowings were $461 million, giving net debt of $336 million, against $1.6 billion a year earlier. Source
  • Share repurchases of $150 million: The company bought about 10.3 million shares at an average of about $14.56, leaving $721 million under the program at quarter end. Source

Product actions and growth drivers

  • Assortment and brand actions cited: Management tied the trend improvement to actions on product assortments, brand desirability and consumer engagement. Source
  • Collections and marketing support growth: Management cited exciting new collections, increased marketing investments and a focus on elevating the consumer experience as support for growth. Source
  • Second-half return to growth expected: Management said it continues to expect total company revenue to return to growth in the second half of fiscal 2027. Source

Guidance and tariff assumptions

  • Full-year guidance raised modestly: Fiscal 2027 revenue, operating income and diluted EPS guidance were each raised from the prior quarter's figures. Source
  • Share count assumption lowered: The full-year diluted share count assumption moved down to about 108 million from about 110 million. Source
  • Tariff assumption unchanged: Guidance still assumes an incremental 10% tariff on US imports through July 24, 2026, and 10% to 12.5% after that date. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Retail stores, total Source860 (907 a year earlier)
Michael Kors retail stores Source655 (691 a year earlier)
Jimmy Choo retail stores Source205 (216 a year earlier)

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management said tariff rates above its assumptions could change results and are not reflected in guidance. Source
  • External: Management cited further considerable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as a factor not reflected in guidance. Source
  • Demand: Management listed greater than anticipated inflationary pressures and weakening consumer confidence as factors that could change results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The company's headline says second-quarter revenue, operating income and EPS exceeded expectations. Source
  • Met: The Versace sale was completed on December 2, 2025; results are reported for continuing operations. 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.