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Tapestry, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 13 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 13 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 9%: Net sales were $1.88 billion, up 9% reported and 8% in constant currency. Excluding Stuart Weitzman, pro forma sales grew 12% reported and 11% constant currency. Source
  • Full-year EPS above prior guidance: Full-year non-GAAP diluted EPS was $7.05, up 38%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $7.27. The company described full-year results as outperforming guidance. Source
  • Coach growth led the quarter: Coach revenue grew 14% in constant currency in the fourth quarter and 23% for the year, with double-digit growth in every quarter of fiscal 2026. Source
  • Fourth-quarter gross margin up 180 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 78.1%, up 180 basis points, from about 170 points of operational improvement and 60 points from the Stuart Weitzman divestiture, less 60 points of tariff impact. Source
  • Full-year operating income up 33%: Non-GAAP operating income reached $1.87 billion, up 33%, with operating margin of 23.4%, up about 340 basis points. Source
  • Returned $1.7 billion to shareholders: The company returned $1.7 billion through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal 2026, with buybacks of $1.35 billion. Source
  • Investor Day targets reached early: Revenue, operating margin and EPS targets set at Investor Day were achieved two years ahead of plan, according to the release. Source

“we meaningfully exceeded expectations and achieved key financial commitments we established at our Investor Day two years ahead of plan.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal 2027$8.4 billion to $8.5 billionNew
Operating margin SourceFiscal 2027expansion of approximately 50 basis pointsNew
Net interest expense SourceFiscal 2027approximately $55 millionNew
Tax rate SourceFiscal 2027approximately 18.5%New
Diluted share count SourceFiscal 2027approximately 203 millionNew
Diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2027$7.80 to $7.90New
Adjusted free cash flow SourceFiscal 2027approaching $1.7 billionNew
CapEx and cloud computing costs SourceFiscal 2027$300 million, or approximately 3% to 4% of revenueNew
Tariff rate assumption SourceFiscal 2027mid-20% tariff rate on U.S. inventory receiptsNew
Revenue growth SourceFirst fiscal quarter of 2027high-single-digitsNew
Diluted EPS SourceFirst fiscal quarter of 2027approximately $1.55New
Quarterly dividend SourcePayable September 21, 2026$0.4625 per shareRaised from $0.40 per share quarterly
Annual dividend rate SourceFiscal 2027$1.85 per shareRaised from $1.60 per share (fiscal 2026)
Shareholder returns SourceFiscal 2027approximately $1.7 billionNew
Share repurchases SourceFiscal 2027$1.35 billionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fiscal 2027 guidance initiated for revenue, operating margin, EPS and adjusted free cash flow. Source
  • New guidance: First-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance given for revenue growth and diluted EPS. Source
  • Guidance raised: Quarterly dividend raised 16% to $0.4625 per common share from $0.40. Source
  • New: Distribution network optimization costs relate to moving fulfillment from an Ohio center to a third-party facility in Pennsylvania. Source
  • New: IEEPA tariff refunds recognized this quarter, net of estimated liabilities, are reported as an item affecting comparability. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 9%: Net sales were $1.88 billion, up 9% reported and 8% in constant currency. Excluding Stuart Weitzman, pro forma sales grew 12% reported and 11% constant currency. Source
  • Full-year revenue rose 14%: Fiscal 2026 net sales reached $8.00 billion, up 14% reported and 13% in constant currency. Source
  • Fourth-quarter EPS rose: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.32, up 28% on the prior year; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.68. Source
  • Full-year EPS above prior guidance: Full-year non-GAAP diluted EPS was $7.05, up 38%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $7.27. The company described full-year results as outperforming guidance. Source
  • Fourth-quarter items lifted GAAP results: Items affecting comparability increased fourth-quarter operating income by $80 million and diluted EPS by $0.36, including IEEPA tariff refunds. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coach growth led the quarter: Coach revenue grew 14% in constant currency in the fourth quarter and 23% for the year, with double-digit growth in every quarter of fiscal 2026. Source
  • Kate Spade revenue declined: Kate Spade revenue fell 7% in the fourth quarter, to $235.1 million, and 10% for the year, to $1,074.9 million. Source
  • Greater China revenue grew 28%: Greater China revenue grew 28% in constant currency in the fourth quarter and 35% for the full year. Source
  • Europe growth continued: On a pro forma constant currency basis, Europe revenue grew 19% in the fourth quarter and 23% for the full year. Source
  • North America grew 7% in Q4: On a pro forma constant currency basis, North America revenue grew 7% in the fourth quarter and 15% for the full year. Source
  • Japan revenue declined: Japan revenue fell 11% reported (4% constant currency) to $105.0 million in the fourth quarter, and 10% reported for the year. Source

“Our success is by design, demonstrating the power of our Amplify strategy.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Products and customers

  • Handbag pricing rose mid-teens: Coach handbag average unit retail rose at a mid-teens percentage rate in both the fourth quarter and the full year. Source
  • Leathergoods grew on price and units: For the full year, leathergoods growth combined higher average unit retail with higher unit volume, according to management. Source
  • New customer acquisition continued: About 2.5 million new consumers joined in the fourth quarter and about 11.0 million in fiscal 2026, with about 35% of new customers Gen Z. Source
  • Existing customer engagement also rose: Engagement among existing customers increased at the same time, which management links to broad consumer appeal and enduring relationships. Source

Margins and costs

  • Fourth-quarter gross margin up 180 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 78.1%, up 180 basis points, from about 170 points of operational improvement and 60 points from the Stuart Weitzman divestiture, less 60 points of tariff impact. Source
  • Full-year gross margin up 120 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 76.6%, up 120 basis points, with about 200 points of operational improvement and a 130 basis point tariff impact. Source
  • Fourth-quarter operating margin up 250 basis points: Non-GAAP operating income was $362 million, up 25%, and operating margin was 19.3%, up 250 basis points, including 50 points from the Stuart Weitzman divestiture. Source
  • Full-year operating income up 33%: Non-GAAP operating income reached $1.87 billion, up 33%, with operating margin of 23.4%, up about 340 basis points. Source
  • SG&A leverage on marketing spend: Non-GAAP SG&A was $4.26 billion, 53.3% of sales, with about 210 basis points of leverage, including a 140 basis point rise in marketing investment. Source
  • Tax rate rose on both bases: Fourth-quarter tax rate was 18.9% on a GAAP basis and 21.3% on a non-GAAP basis, against 12.9% and 19.9% a year earlier. Source

“We are confident our advantages will continue to compound, driving durable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Channels and store network

  • Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 16%: Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 11% in the fourth quarter and 16% for the full year, on a pro forma constant currency basis. Source
  • Digital and store growth rates: Digital grew at a mid-single-digit rate in the fourth quarter and a high-teens rate for the year; stores grew at a mid-teens rate in both periods. Source
  • Coach store base expanded: Coach directly-operated stores rose from 931 to 973 during the year, with 66 openings and 24 closures. Source
  • Kate Spade store base contracted: Kate Spade directly-operated stores fell from 360 to 326 during the year, with 6 openings and 40 closures, 29 of them international. Source

Cash, balance sheet and returns

  • Operating cash flow near $2 billion: Operating cash flow for the year was $1.98 billion, against $1.22 billion in the prior year. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow reached $1.86 billion: Adjusted free cash flow for the year was $1.86 billion, against $1.35 billion in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Returned $1.7 billion to shareholders: The company returned $1.7 billion through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal 2026, with buybacks of $1.35 billion. Source
  • Buybacks retired 11.5 million shares: Share repurchases in fiscal 2026 covered about 11.5 million shares at an average price of about $118. Source
  • Cash and borrowings at year end: Cash and short-term investments were $1.15 billion and total borrowings $2.38 billion at year end. Source
  • Capex and cloud spend rose: CapEx and cloud computing implementation costs were $217 million for the year, compared with $153 million a year earlier. Source

Investor Day targets and strategy

  • Investor Day targets reached early: Revenue, operating margin and EPS targets set at Investor Day were achieved two years ahead of plan, according to the release. Source
  • Amplify strategy drives results: Management says the Amplify strategy is driving current results and expanding the company's competitive advantages. Source
  • Stuart Weitzman sale affects comparisons: Stuart Weitzman was sold on August 4, 2025, and pro forma sales and growth rates exclude it in both periods. Source

Coming up, as management said on 13 August 2026

  • First-quarter fiscal 2027 results date: Management expects to report first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on November 5, 2026. Source
  • Dividend payment and record dates: The $0.4625 quarterly dividend is payable September 21, 2026, to holders of record on September 4, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
New consumers acquired Sourceover 2.5 million in Q4; approximately 11.0 million in FY26
Share of new customers who are Gen Z Sourceapproximately 35%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management says the forecast assumes no material worsening in inflation or consumer confidence. Source
  • External: Management says results could differ materially from the figures it has provided, given dynamic external factors. Source
  • Regulatory: Figures embed current global tax policies, including the impact of OECD Pillar Two guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: In May the company said it was on track to return $1.6 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026.
  • On track: In May the company said the fiscal 2026 annual dividend would be $1.60 per share, as anticipated.
  • Not stated: Fiscal 2027 guidance is described as consistent with long-term commitments set at the September 2025 Investor Day. 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.