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Tapestry, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 raised, 3 lowered, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 14% to $2.50 billion: Net sales were $2,502.4 million against $2,195.4 million a year earlier. Pro forma growth excluding Stuart Weitzman was 18%. Foreign currency added about 10 basis points. Source
  • Operating income rose 45% on GAAP basis: GAAP operating income was $716.4 million, up from $492.8 million, with a 28.6% margin against 22.4%. Non-GAAP operating income was $719.8 million, up 31%, at a 28.8% margin. Source
  • Coach revenue rose 25%: Coach revenue was $2,142.4 million against $1,709.3 million, up 25% both reported and in constant currency. Pro forma total growth was 18%. Source
  • Handbag units and AUR both rose: At Coach, handbag AUR and units each rose at a mid-teens percentage rate. The two contributed about equally to topline growth, according to management. Source
  • Gross margin rose 110 basis points: Gross margin was 75.5% against 74.4%. Operational improvements added about 250 basis points and the Stuart Weitzman divestiture added 50 basis points, offset by tariff and duty costs of 190 basis points. Source
  • Operating cash flow was $1.08 billion: Operating cash flow was $1.08 billion in the quarter against $506 million a year earlier. Year-to-date operating cash flow was $1.19 billion against $626 million. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow was $1.04 billion: Adjusted free cash flow was $1.04 billion in the quarter against $772 million. Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow was $1.14 billion against about $813 million. Source
  • Repurchased $400 million of stock: In the quarter the company bought back about 3.6 million shares at about $112 each. Year-to-date repurchases were $900 million, about 8.3 million shares at about $109. Source

“Our second quarter outperformance reflects the compounding impact of our Amplify strategy, driving deeper consumer engagement, accelerated growth, and record results.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefiscal 2026over $7.75 billionRaised from in the area of $7.3 billion
Pro forma revenue growth Sourcefiscal 2026approximately 15% nominal; 14% constant currencyRaised from 7% to 8% on a nominal basis
Foreign currency effect on revenue Sourcefiscal 202670-basis point tailwindKept
Operating margin Sourcefiscal 2026 versus fiscal 2025expansion of approximately 180 basis pointsRaised from expansion in the area of 50 basis points
Tariff and duty impact on margin Sourcefiscal 2026nearly 200 basis points negativeLowered from approximately 230 basis points
Net interest expense Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $65 millionKept
Tax rate Sourcefiscal 2026approximately 17%Lowered from approximately 18%
Weighted average diluted share count Sourcefiscal 2026approximately 211 million sharesLowered from 212 million shares
Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefiscal 2026$6.40 to $6.45Raised from $5.45 to $5.60
Adjusted free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2026in the area of $1.5 billionRaised from $1.3 billion
Total shareholder returns Sourcefiscal 2026$1.5 billionRaised from $1.3 billion
Share repurchases Sourcefiscal 2026approximately $1.2 billionRaised from $1.0 billion
Annual dividend per share Sourcefiscal 2026$1.60 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Expected shareholder returns rose to $1.5 billion from $1.3 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Expected share repurchases rose to about $1.2 billion from $1.0 billion. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Expected tax rate moved to about 17% from about 18%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Expected weighted average diluted share count moved to about 211 million from 212 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Net interest expense guidance stayed at about $65 million. Source
  • New: Guidance now embeds U.S. trade and tax policies as of February 1, 2026, including OECD Pillar Two guidance. The prior guidance assumed no implementation of Pillar II. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 14% to $2.50 billion: Net sales were $2,502.4 million against $2,195.4 million a year earlier. Pro forma growth excluding Stuart Weitzman was 18%. Foreign currency added about 10 basis points. Source
  • Operating income rose 45% on GAAP basis: GAAP operating income was $716.4 million, up from $492.8 million, with a 28.6% margin against 22.4%. Non-GAAP operating income was $719.8 million, up 31%, at a 28.8% margin. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $2.68: GAAP diluted EPS was $2.68 against $1.38 a year earlier, up 94%. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.69 against $2.00, up 34%. Source
  • Divestiture added to margin expansion: Non-GAAP operating margin rose 390 basis points. The divestiture of Stuart Weitzman contributed a 90 basis point favorable impact within that increase. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coach revenue rose 25%: Coach revenue was $2,142.4 million against $1,709.3 million, up 25% both reported and in constant currency. Pro forma total growth was 18%. Source
  • Kate Spade revenue fell 14%: Kate Spade revenue was $360.0 million against $416.4 million, down 14% reported and in constant currency. Stuart Weitzman had no net sales in the quarter. Source
  • Europe and Greater China grew fastest: Pro forma constant currency gains were North America 17%, Europe 22%, total APAC 18% and Greater China 34%. Japan was down 6% in constant currency. Source

“By harnessing our proven strategies and structural advantages, we are raising our outlook for the fiscal year, reinforcing our commitment to driving durable growth and long-term value creation.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Products and customers

  • Handbag units and AUR both rose: At Coach, handbag AUR and units each rose at a mid-teens percentage rate. The two contributed about equally to topline growth, according to management. Source
  • Over 3.7 million new customers acquired: The company acquired over 3.7 million new customers globally. Gen Z consumers were a growing share, about one-third of new customers, against a prior-year quarter of about 35% in the first quarter. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 17%: Pro forma direct-to-consumer revenue rose 17%, led by digital growth of about 20% and mid-teens growth in global brick and mortar sales. Management cited expanded profitability across channels. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin rose 110 basis points: Gross margin was 75.5% against 74.4%. Operational improvements added about 250 basis points and the Stuart Weitzman divestiture added 50 basis points, offset by tariff and duty costs of 190 basis points. Source
  • SG&A ratio fell to 46.8%: GAAP SG&A was $1.17 billion, 46.8% of sales, against 51.9% a year earlier. Non-GAAP SG&A was 46.7% of sales, against 49.4% in the prior year period. Source
  • Tax rate and interest expense: The GAAP tax rate was 19.5% against 10.1% a year earlier. Net interest expense was $17 million against $25 million on a GAAP basis. Source
  • Items affecting comparability were $3 million: Items recorded in the quarter reduced operating income by $3 million and net income by $3 million. Earnings per diluted share were reduced by $0.01. Source

Demand, inventory and stores

  • Existing-customer demand also rose: Demand from existing customers also increased, which management described as broad-based traction across the business. Source
  • Inventory fell to $896 million: Inventory was $896 million at quarter end, against $937 million a year earlier. The first quarter had reported inventory of $1.02 billion. Source
  • Store openings and closings in quarter: Coach opened 20 directly-operated stores and closed 5 in the quarter. Kate Spade opened 2 and closed 7. Store counts at quarter end: Coach 949, Kate Spade 353. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Operating cash flow was $1.08 billion: Operating cash flow was $1.08 billion in the quarter against $506 million a year earlier. Year-to-date operating cash flow was $1.19 billion against $626 million. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow was $1.04 billion: Adjusted free cash flow was $1.04 billion in the quarter against $772 million. Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow was $1.14 billion against about $813 million. Source
  • Repurchased $400 million of stock: In the quarter the company bought back about 3.6 million shares at about $112 each. Year-to-date repurchases were $900 million, about 8.3 million shares at about $109. Source
  • Cash and borrowings at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $1.08 billion, and total borrowings were $2.40 billion. The leverage ratio, gross debt to adjusted EBITDA, was 1.2x. Source
  • Cloud and capital spending rose: Capex and cloud computing implementation costs were $54 million in the quarter against $39 million. Year-to-date they were $92 million against $69 million. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Amplify strategy rests on four pillars: Management described its Amplify growth strategy as focused on four pillars: emotional connection, fashion innovation, global experiences, and the company's people. Source
  • Stuart Weitzman sale completed: The divestiture of Stuart Weitzman closed on August 4, 2025. Its results for the period under ownership are included in GAAP results and excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Organizational efficiency costs of $4.2 million: Organizational efficiency costs in the quarter were $4.2 million, primarily technology and severance costs, and are excluded from non-GAAP results. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026

  • Fiscal third-quarter results date: The company expects to report fiscal 2026 third quarter results on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Source
  • Quarterly dividend payment date: The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable March 23, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
New customers acquired Sourceover 3.7 million
Directly-operated stores at quarter end SourceCoach 330 North America, 619 International; Kate Spade 188 North America, 165 International

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Tariffs and duties reduced gross margin by 190 basis points in the quarter, and the full-year guidance carries a headwind of nearly 200 basis points. Source
  • Demand: The guidance assumes no material worsening of inflation or consumer confidence. Source
  • External: Management said results could differ materially from the figures given, citing the dynamic nature of external factors. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The company stated it is on track to return $1.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026, an increase versus prior guidance. Source
  • Ahead: Management said the raised revenue guidance is ahead of the prior guidance of about $7.3 billion. Source
  • Ahead: Management said the raised EPS guidance exceeds the previous range of $5.45 to $5.60. Source
  • Not stated: The company continues to anticipate an annual dividend of $1.60 per share for fiscal 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.