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Tapestry, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 raised, 3 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 21% in quarter: Net sales reached $1.92 billion, up 21% on a nominal basis and 19% in constant currency. Foreign exchange added 220 basis points on a reported basis. Source
  • Operating income up 69%: GAAP operating income rose to $428 million from $254 million, with operating margin of 22.3% against 16.0%. Non-GAAP operating margin was 22.4%, up 490 basis points. Source
  • Coach led the quarter's growth: Coach revenue rose 31% to $1.70 billion, or 29% in constant currency, from $1.29 billion a year earlier. The company reported the quarter was led by the Coach brand. Source
  • Gen Z led new customer gains: The company reported over 2.4 million new customers acquired globally, with Gen Z consumers making up over 35% of new customers, a growing number versus prior year. Source
  • Gross margin rose 80 basis points: Gross margin reached 76.9% against 76.1%. Operational improvements added about 190 basis points and the divestiture 70, against a 180 basis point tariff and duty drag. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow of $229 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $229 million, against $118 million a year earlier. Year to date it reached $1.37 billion against about $930 million. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised on Q3 and Q4: Management said the increase reflects third-quarter results and an increased fourth-quarter expectation. Source

“Our third quarter outperformance reflects the compounding benefits of our Amplify strategy, as we bring creativity, craftsmanship, and value to more consumers around the world.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal 2026in the area of $7.95 billionRaised from over $7.75 billion
Pro forma revenue growth SourceFiscal 2026approximately 17% nominal; approximately 16% constant currencyRaised from approximately 15% nominal; approximately 14% constant currency
Foreign currency effect on revenue SourceFiscal 202680-basis point benefitRaised from 70-basis point tailwind
Operating margin SourceFiscal 2026approximately 23%; expansion of approximately 300 basis pointsRaised from expansion of approximately 180 basis points versus prior year
Tariff and duty headwind to margin SourceFiscal 2026approximately 120 basis pointsLowered from nearly 200 basis points
Net interest expense SourceFiscal 2026approximately $60 millionLowered from approximately $65 million
Tax rate SourceFiscal 2026approximately 17.5%Raised from approximately 17%
Weighted average diluted share count SourceFiscal 2026approximately 210 millionLowered from approximately 211 million
Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) SourceFiscal 2026in the area of $6.95Raised from $6.40 to $6.45
Adjusted free cash flow SourceFiscal 2026approaching $1.6 billionRaised from in the area of $1.5 billion
Capital returned to shareholders SourceFiscal 2026$1.6 billionRaised from $1.5 billion
Share repurchases SourceFiscal 2026approximately $1.3 billionRaised from $1.2 billion
Annual dividend per share SourceFiscal 2026$1.60Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 revenue, operating margin, EPS and adjusted free cash flow guidance raised. Source
  • Guidance raised: Shareholder return plan raised to $1.6 billion from $1.5 billion; buyback plan raised to $1.3 billion from $1.2 billion. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Net interest expense guidance lowered to about $60 million from about $65 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Annual dividend guidance kept at $1.60 per share. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 21% in quarter: Net sales reached $1.92 billion, up 21% on a nominal basis and 19% in constant currency. Foreign exchange added 220 basis points on a reported basis. Source
  • Pro forma growth reached 25%: Excluding Stuart Weitzman, pro forma net sales rose 25% nominal and 23% constant currency, with foreign exchange a 230 basis point tailwind on that basis. Source
  • Operating income up 69%: GAAP operating income rose to $428 million from $254 million, with operating margin of 22.3% against 16.0%. Non-GAAP operating margin was 22.4%, up 490 basis points. Source
  • Earnings per share rose on both bases: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.65, up 74%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.66, up 62%. Net income was $344 million GAAP and $346 million non-GAAP. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coach led the quarter's growth: Coach revenue rose 31% to $1.70 billion, or 29% in constant currency, from $1.29 billion a year earlier. The company reported the quarter was led by the Coach brand. Source
  • Kate Spade revenue declined 10%: Kate Spade revenue fell 10% to $219.6 million, or 11% in constant currency, from $244.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • North America, Europe, APAC grew: Pro forma constant currency growth was 20% in North America, 21% in Europe and 30% across APAC, with Greater China up 55%. Source
  • Japan revenue declined 10%: Japan revenue fell 10% to $123.9 million, and was also down 10% in constant currency. Source

“We are raising our outlook for the fiscal year, underscoring the power of Tapestry and our commitment to driving durable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Products and customers

  • Gen Z led new customer gains: The company reported over 2.4 million new customers acquired globally, with Gen Z consumers making up over 35% of new customers, a growing number versus prior year. Source
  • Handbag units and AUR rose: Coach handbag units rose more than 20%, and average unit retail rose at a low-double-digit rate. Management said this reflects healthy and diversified drivers of growth. Source
  • Existing customer demand also rose: Demand from existing customers also increased, which management said demonstrated broad-based traction across the business. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin rose 80 basis points: Gross margin reached 76.9% against 76.1%. Operational improvements added about 190 basis points and the divestiture 70, against a 180 basis point tariff and duty drag. Source
  • Non-GAAP SG&A ratio fell to 54.5%: Non-GAAP SG&A was $1.05 billion, or 54.5% of sales, against 58.6% a year earlier, with marketing investment up 160 basis points in the quarter. Source
  • Tax rate and interest expense: Net interest expense was $13 million against $15 million. Tax rate was 17.4% on both bases, against 14.9% GAAP and 16.4% non-GAAP a year earlier. Source
  • Items affecting comparability were $3 million: Management said certain items decreased operating income by $3 million, net income by $2 million, and EPS by $0.01 in the quarter. Source

Demand and store footprint

  • Direct-to-consumer revenue up 23%: Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 23% pro forma constant currency. Management cited digital growth of about 25%, over 20% growth in brick and mortar, and increasing profitability across channels. Source
  • Coach store base expanded: Coach ended the quarter with 955 directly-operated stores, after 12 openings and 6 closures in the quarter. Source
  • Kate Spade closed 18 stores: Kate Spade ended the quarter with 335 directly-operated stores after closing 18 during the quarter, with no openings. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Adjusted free cash flow of $229 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $229 million, against $118 million a year earlier. Year to date it reached $1.37 billion against about $930 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $263 million: Operating cash flow was $263 million in the quarter against $144 million. Year to date it was $1.46 billion against $770 million. Source
  • Leverage ratio at 1.1x: Cash and short-term investments totaled $1.07 billion and total borrowings $2.38 billion. The leverage ratio was 1.1x, against 1.2x at the prior quarter end. Source
  • Quarterly buybacks of $150 million: The company bought back about 1.05 million shares for $150 million in the quarter. Year to date it spent $1.05 billion on about 9.3 million shares at about $112 average. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.40 declared: The board declared a $0.40 quarterly dividend, payable June 22, 2026 to holders of record on June 5, 2026. Source

Strategy and portfolio

  • Amplify strategy driving results: Management said the Amplify strategy is driving current results and extending the Company's competitive advantages. Source
  • Four strategy pillars named: The four pillars are building emotional connection, fueling fashion innovation and product excellence, delivering compelling experiences for global growth, and igniting the power of people. Source
  • Stuart Weitzman sale completed: Stuart Weitzman was sold on August 4, 2025. Its fiscal 2026 results before closing are in GAAP results but excluded from year-to-date non-GAAP results. Source

Full-year guidance context

  • Full-year guidance raised on Q3 and Q4: Management said the increase reflects third-quarter results and an increased fourth-quarter expectation. Source
  • Non-GAAP exclusions in guidance: Guidance excludes one-time costs of the Stuart Weitzman sale and that brand's ownership-period results, plus non-recurring organizational efficiency costs. Source
  • Non-GAAP guidance not reconciled: Management said it cannot provide a full reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance to GAAP because certain material items cannot yet be reasonably estimated. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Fourth-quarter and full-year results: Management expects to report fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on August 13, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
New customers acquired (global) Sourceover 2.4 million
Gen Z share of new customers Sourceover 35%
Coach handbag units growth Sourcemore than 20%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Guidance embeds U.S. trade policies as of May 1, 2026 and current global tax policies, including OECD Pillar Two guidance. Source
  • External: Full-year tariff and duty headwind is estimated at about 120 basis points on margin, which management said the Company expects to more than offset. Source
  • Demand: Full-year guidance assumes no material worsening of inflationary pressures or consumer confidence. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it is on track to return $1.6 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026, an increase from prior guidance. Source
  • On track: Management described the $1.60 annual dividend as anticipated. Source
  • Ahead: Management said double-digit growth across key markets outperformed expectations. 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.