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PVH Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 September 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 5 new, 6 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue down 3%, within guidance: Revenue was $2.097 billion, down 3% from $2.167 billion, in line with the 3% to 4% decrease guided. Constant currency decline was also 3%, against guidance of 4% to 5%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above guidance: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.70, above the $3.00 to $3.10 guided for the quarter. GAAP diluted EPS was $(2.23). Source
  • Goodwill impairment drove GAAP loss: A $439 million pre-tax noncash goodwill impairment, tied to valuation assumptions on geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, pushed GAAP EBIT to $(191) million. Source
  • EMEA revenue down 6%: EMEA revenue fell 6% on both bases, mainly from wholesale, while store declines more than offset digital commerce growth in direct-to-consumer. Source
  • Calvin Klein down 7% on timing: Calvin Klein revenue fell 7% on both bases, with about 4 points from Americas wholesale shipment timing. Source
  • Tariff refunds lifted margin and EPS: Tariff refunds of $107 million, received as expected, added about 510 basis points to operating margin and about $1.80 per share to EPS. Source
  • New CFO joins from Sephora: Alexis Rollier joins as Chief Financial Officer; he previously spent over eight years as global CFO and COO at Sephora. Source

“We remain intensely focused on executing the PVH+ Plan, further strengthening product, consumer engagement and the marketplace experience.”

Stefan Larsson, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026approximately flat on a reported basis; decrease slightly on a constant currency basisKept
Operating margin (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026approximately 8.8%Kept
Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 2026$11.80 to $12.10Kept
Currency effect on EPS Sourcefull year 2026positive impact of approximately $0.40 per shareKept
Net interest expense Sourcefull year 2026approximately $70 millionLowered from approximately $75 million
Effective tax rate (non-GAAP) Sourcefull year 202622% to 23%Kept
Share repurchases Sourcefull year 2026at least $300 millionKept
Operating margin (non-GAAP) Sourcethird quarter 2026approximately 7.5%New
Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcethird quarter 2026$2.50 to $2.65New
Currency effect on EPS Sourcethird quarter 2026positive impact of approximately $0.05 per shareNew
Net interest expense Sourcethird quarter 2026approximately $18 millionNew
Effective tax rate (non-GAAP) Sourcethird quarter 2026approximately 22.0%New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance given for revenue, operating margin, EPS, net interest expense and tax rate. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year net interest expense projection reduced from the earlier approximately $75 million. Source
  • New: Alexis Rollier named Chief Financial Officer; Melissa Stone is shown as Interim Chief Financial Officer in this release. Source
  • New: Sale of a company-owned warehouse and distribution center building and related assets completed in the second quarter. Source

Second quarter results

  • Revenue down 3%, within guidance: Revenue was $2.097 billion, down 3% from $2.167 billion, in line with the 3% to 4% decrease guided. Constant currency decline was also 3%, against guidance of 4% to 5%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS above guidance: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.70, above the $3.00 to $3.10 guided for the quarter. GAAP diluted EPS was $(2.23). Source
  • Goodwill impairment drove GAAP loss: A $439 million pre-tax noncash goodwill impairment, tied to valuation assumptions on geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, pushed GAAP EBIT to $(191) million. Source

Segments and regions

  • EMEA revenue down 6%: EMEA revenue fell 6% on both bases, mainly from wholesale, while store declines more than offset digital commerce growth in direct-to-consumer. Source
  • Americas revenue down 1%: Americas revenue fell 1% on both bases; a slight direct-to-consumer increase was more than offset by lower wholesale revenue. Source
  • APAC rose on direct-to-consumer: APAC revenue rose 3% reported and 1% in constant currency, with direct-to-consumer growth partly offset by lower wholesale revenue. Source
  • Licensing down 13% on transitions: Licensing revenue fell 13%, mainly from North America license transitions, partly offset by growth in the ongoing licensing business. Source

“For the second quarter, we delivered or exceeded our guidance across all key financial metrics.”

Melissa Stone, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Brands and channels

  • Calvin Klein down 7% on timing: Calvin Klein revenue fell 7% on both bases, with about 4 points from Americas wholesale shipment timing. Source
  • Tommy Hilfiger flat on in-house categories: Tommy Hilfiger revenue was approximately flat on both bases; about 3 points of growth came from women's categories previously licensed and now made in-house in the Americas. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer flat, digital up: Direct-to-consumer revenue was approximately flat, with owned stores down 1% and digital commerce up 4%, or 3% in constant currency. Source
  • Campaigns with major talent delivered: Campaigns with Jung Kook and Raphinha for Calvin Klein, and partnerships with Liverpool Football Club and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team for Tommy Hilfiger, were delivered this quarter. Source

Margins, costs and tariffs

  • Gross margin rose to 63.0%: Gross margin was 63.0% against 57.7% a year earlier, reflecting tariff refunds and lower product costs. Source
  • Tariff refunds lifted margin and EPS: Tariff refunds of $107 million, received as expected, added about 510 basis points to operating margin and about $1.80 per share to EPS. Source
  • Underlying gross margin up 20 basis points: Excluding refunds, gross margin rose about 20 basis points on lower product costs including foreign exchange, and favorable mix. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin 11.1%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 11.1% against 8.2% a year earlier, above the approximately 9.5% guided; GAAP operating margin was (9.1)%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EBIT up on refunds: Non-GAAP EBIT rose to $233 million from $178 million; the refunds also added about $1.80 per share to EPS, partly offset by planned marketing investment. Source
  • Restructuring gain net of costs: Growth Driver 5 actions produced a net $9 million pre-tax gain: a $25 million warehouse sale gain less $17 million of restructuring costs, mainly severance. Source

“Looking forward, we are reaffirming our top and bottom line outlook for the full year.”

Stefan Larsson, Chief Executive Officer

Wholesale, demand and inventory

  • Wholesale down 6% in all regions: Wholesale revenue fell 6% on both bases, with declines in every region. Source
  • Inventory down 3%: Inventory was $1.738 billion, down 3% from the prior year period. Source
  • Early fall season momentum: Management reported early momentum for the new fall season, with consumer response to recent campaigns featuring Tate McRae and Travis Kelce. Source

Cash, interest and shareholder returns

  • Interest expense down on higher cash: Net interest expense fell to $12 million from $22 million; cash and cash equivalents were $965.9 million at quarter end, up from $248.8 million. Source
  • No buybacks in first half: No common stock repurchases were made in the first six months of 2026. Source
  • Tax rate 22.2% non-GAAP, 49.2% GAAP: Effective tax rate was 22.2% on a non-GAAP basis against 21.8% a year earlier; the GAAP rate of 49.2% includes the goodwill impairment. Source

Strategy, cost actions and people

  • Cost actions being stepped up: Management said it is stepping up cost actions while continuing investment behind strategic priorities and brands. Source
  • Cost discipline and data-led model: Management said it remains focused on cost discipline and on strengthening its data- and demand-driven operating model under the PVH+ Plan. Source
  • New CFO joins from Sephora: Alexis Rollier joins as Chief Financial Officer; he previously spent over eight years as global CFO and COO at Sephora. Source

Coming up, as management said on 2 September 2026

  • Stepped-up third-quarter marketing: Year-over-year marketing is planned to step up in the third quarter, to support long-term growth of both brands. Source
  • Global talent campaigns this fall: More campaigns amplified by global mega talent are due later this fall. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited continued soft consumer demand in EMEA, linked to the Middle East conflict and broader macroeconomic effects. Source
  • Regulatory: Tariff costs net of mitigation, and a more promotional environment in EMEA, were named as offsets to gross margin. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said revenue for both brands was delivered in line with expectations this quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects the planned license transitions to be complete by the end of 2026. 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.