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PVH Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 June 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 2 lowered, 11 new, 6 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue above guidance on reported basis: Revenue of $2.025 billion rose 2% reported and fell 2% in constant currency. Management said revenue exceeded the slight-increase guidance on a reported basis and was in line on constant currency. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above guidance range: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.01, against $2.30 a year earlier and guidance of $1.65 to $1.80. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.90; the difference reflects restructuring costs excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer sales grew: Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 6% (3% constant currency), with owned stores up 5% and digital commerce up 11%. Growth came in both stores and e-commerce across Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Source
  • EMEA down in constant currency: EMEA revenue rose 2% reported but fell 5% in constant currency, with declines in both direct-to-consumer and wholesale. Management cited softer consumer demand from the Middle East conflict and broader macroeconomic effects. Source
  • Brand marketing reduced EBIT: Non-GAAP EBIT was $131 million against $160 million, including a $12 million currency benefit. Management attributed the decrease to planned higher marketing and brand-building investment. Source
  • Refunds offset tariff and Middle East effects: Management said full-year margin and EPS projections now include tariff refunds, which it said enable absorbing Middle East effects while keeping planned investments. Source
  • Middle East effects now in projections: Full-year projections now include estimated prolonged effects of the Middle East conflict. The prior projections excluded potential prolonged effects of that conflict. Source

“We delivered on our plan and commitments in the first quarter, reflecting our disciplined PVH+ Plan execution and the consumer momentum we are building with our two iconic global brands”

Stefan Larsson, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026approximately flat on a reported basis; decrease slightly on a constant currency basisLowered from slight increase (flat to slight increase on a constant currency basis)
Operating margin (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026approximately 8.8%Kept
EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026$11.80 to $12.10Kept
Currency translation, EPS Sourcefull year 2026approximately +$0.40 per shareRaised from approximately +$0.30 per share
Tariff refunds, EPS Sourcefull year 2026approximately +$1.70 per shareNew
Tariff refunds, operating margin Sourcefull year 2026approximately +100 basis pointsNew
Gross tariff impact, operating margin Sourcefull year 2026approximately 215 basis points gross, before planned mitigationKept
Gross tariff impact, EBIT and EPS Sourcefull year 2026approximately $195 million gross EBIT; approximately $3.30 per shareKept
Net interest expense Sourcefull year 2026approximately $75 millionLowered from approximately flat compared to $79 million in 2025
Effective tax rate Sourcefull year 202622% to 23%Kept
Share repurchases Sourcefull year 2026at least $300 millionKept
Revenue Sourcesecond quarter 2026decrease 3% to 4% reported; decrease 4% to 5% constant currencyNew
Operating margin (non-GAAP) Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately 9.5%New
EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcesecond quarter 2026$3.00 to $3.10New
Tariff refunds, operating margin Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately +470 basis pointsNew
Currency translation, EPS Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately +$0.05 per shareNew
Net interest expense Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately $18 millionNew
Effective tax rate Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately 22%New
Tariff refund receipts Sourcesecond quarter 2026approximately $100 millionNew
Gain on warehouse sale Sourcesecond quarter 2026$25 million pre-tax gainNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year revenue projection lowered from a slight increase to approximately flat reported, attributed to EMEA. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 guidance provided, covering revenue, operating margin, EPS, interest and tax. Source
  • New guidance: Prior projections did not assume tariff refunds; current full-year projections include them.
  • Guidance kept: Full-year non-GAAP operating margin and EPS ranges reaffirmed, with offsetting tariff refund and Middle East effects. Source
  • Guidance raised: Currency translation benefit to full-year EPS raised from $0.30 to $0.40 per share. Source
  • New: Full-year projections now include estimated prolonged Middle East conflict effects, which the prior projections had excluded. Source
  • New: Sale of the owned Jonesville, NC warehouse and distribution center completed on May 11, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue above guidance on reported basis: Revenue of $2.025 billion rose 2% reported and fell 2% in constant currency. Management said revenue exceeded the slight-increase guidance on a reported basis and was in line on constant currency. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above guidance range: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.01, against $2.30 a year earlier and guidance of $1.65 to $1.80. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.90; the difference reflects restructuring costs excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer sales grew: Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 6% (3% constant currency), with owned stores up 5% and digital commerce up 11%. Growth came in both stores and e-commerce across Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Source
  • Operating margin at high end: Non-GAAP operating margin was 6.5%, at the high end of the 6.0% to 6.5% guidance, against 8.1% a year earlier. GAAP operating margin was 6.1%. Source

Segments and regions

  • EMEA down in constant currency: EMEA revenue rose 2% reported but fell 5% in constant currency, with declines in both direct-to-consumer and wholesale. Management cited softer consumer demand from the Middle East conflict and broader macroeconomic effects. Source
  • APAC grew on Lunar New Year timing: APAC revenue rose 10% (6% constant currency), including about 4 points from Lunar New Year timing. Direct-to-consumer growth was partly offset by lower wholesale. Source
  • Americas down on wholesale timing: Americas revenue fell 1% (2% in constant currency). Direct-to-consumer growth was more than offset by lower wholesale, partly reflecting shipments moving into the second half of 2026. Source
  • Licensing revenue fell on transitions: Licensing revenue fell 7%, mainly from license transitions in North America. Tommy Hilfiger revenue rose 3% (down 2% constant currency); Calvin Klein rose 1% (down 3% constant currency). Source

“our EMEA performance is expected to be negatively impacted by the prolonged effects of the Middle East conflict, resulting in our now lowered full year revenue outlook.”

Melissa Stone, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Products and customers

  • Hero categories grew in direct sales: Management said it grew full hero categories in direct-to-consumer: underwear and denim for Calvin Klein, and sweaters and outerwear for Tommy Hilfiger, across stores and e-commerce. Source
  • Spring campaigns drew new customers: Spring 360-degree marketing with a sharper focus on power consumer segments attracted new customers across both brands and all three regions, management said. Source
  • Wholesale flat, down in constant currency: Wholesale revenue was flat reported and fell 6% in constant currency, with declines in all regions on that basis. Source
  • Channel investment continued: Management said it stepped up e-commerce investment and store and shop-in-shop renovations to improve the consumer experience across all channels. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin held flat: Gross margin was 58.6%, unchanged from the prior year. Tariffs, promotions and the licensed-category transition were offset by tariff mitigation, favorable mix and lower product costs including foreign exchange. Source
  • Brand marketing reduced EBIT: Non-GAAP EBIT was $131 million against $160 million, including a $12 million currency benefit. Management attributed the decrease to planned higher marketing and brand-building investment. Source
  • Restructuring costs excluded: Restructuring costs of $7 million, mainly severance under the Growth Driver 5 Actions multiyear simplification initiative, were excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Net interest expense eased: Net interest expense was $16 million against $17 million a year earlier. GAAP effective tax rate was 18.9%, against 87.2% last year, which included the $480 million impairment. Source

“We are maintaining our overall operating margin guidance, as our earnings outlook now includes the benefit of tariff refunds, enabling us to absorb the prolonged effects of the Middle East conflict while continuing our planned investments”

Melissa Stone, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Tariffs and tariff refunds

  • Refunds offset tariff and Middle East effects: Management said full-year margin and EPS projections now include tariff refunds, which it said enable absorbing Middle East effects while keeping planned investments. Source
  • Gross tariff cost assumed at 15%: The tariff projections assume a full-year blended rate of about 15% on goods into the U.S., with the approximately $195 million gross EBIT impact unchanged before planned mitigation. Source
  • Middle East effects now in projections: Full-year projections now include estimated prolonged effects of the Middle East conflict. The prior projections excluded potential prolonged effects of that conflict. Source

Demand and the order book

  • EMEA consumer pressured by conflict: Management said the prolonged Middle East conflict is putting pressure on the EMEA consumer, and that EMEA performance is expected to be negatively affected for the full year. Source
  • Wholesale shipments shifted to second half: Management said the timing of some wholesale shipments moved from the first half to the second half of 2026, reducing first-quarter wholesale in the Americas. Source
  • Growth expected in Americas and APAC: Management said it continues to expect full-year growth in its Americas and APAC businesses, while EMEA is expected to be negatively affected. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • No buybacks in first quarter: No common stock was repurchased under the program in the first quarter. The company currently expects at least $300 million of repurchases for full-year 2026. Source
  • Inventory fell 5%: Inventory was $1.510 billion, down 5% from a year earlier. Management said it continues to improve inventory productivity. Source
  • Cash up, long-term debt higher: Cash and equivalents were $592.5 million against $191.0 million a year earlier. Long-term debt was $2,269.4 million against $1,720.1 million, and short-term borrowings were nil against $115.0 million. Source

Strategy and portfolio

  • Operating model work continues: Stone said the company continues to strengthen its data- and demand-driven operating model and improve inventory productivity, while balancing expense discipline with brand investment. Source
  • Growth in Americas, APAC and e-commerce: Larsson said the company will keep growing Americas and APAC overall, fueling new consumer acquisition and e-commerce strength in all regions, and continue marketing investment. Source
  • Warehouse sale and expected gain: The owned Jonesville, NC warehouse was sold on May 11, 2026. The company expects a $25 million pre-tax gain in the second quarter, excluded from non-GAAP results. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 June 2026

  • Tariff refunds expected in second quarter: About $100 million of refunds for IEEPA tariffs previously paid is expected to be recognized in the second quarter. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited softer consumer demand in EMEA from the Middle East conflict and broader macroeconomic effects as a drag on the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: Management cited increased tariffs on goods entering the U.S. as a gross margin pressure for 2026. Source
  • Demand: Management cited a more promotional environment and the transition of licensed women's categories in-house as gross margin pressures. Source
  • Operational: Wholesale shipments moved from the first half to the second half of 2026, shifting revenue timing between periods. Source
  • External: Management described the operating environment as highly dynamic. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the company delivered on its plan and commitments in the first quarter. Source
  • Met: Revenue exceeded guidance on a reported basis and was in line with guidance in constant currency. Source
  • Met: Non-GAAP operating margin was at the high end of the first-quarter guidance range. Source
  • Ahead: Non-GAAP EPS was reported above the first-quarter guidance range. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to expect full-year growth in its Americas and APAC businesses. 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.