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Tapestry, Inc.: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 4 lowered, 3 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales grew 11 percent: Net sales were $1.89 billion, up 11% on a reported and constant currency basis. Pro forma sales, excluding Stuart Weitzman from the prior year, rose 12%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS rose 32 percent: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.82 against $1.38 a year earlier, an increase of 32%. Source
  • Coach sales grew 16 percent: Coach revenue rose 16% to $1.66 billion, with 7% growth in North America and 30% growth internationally. Source
  • New consumers reached 2.6 million: The company welcomed 2.6 million new consumers in the quarter, about 35% of them Gen Z, while demand from existing customers also increased. Source
  • Gross margin rose 220 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 78.7%. Operations added about 130 basis points, tariffs and duties a net 70, and currency 20. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow was $56 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $56 million, against $103 million a year earlier, after items affecting comparability and working capital changes. Source

“Our first quarter marked a powerful start to the year, with revenue, margin, and earnings growth ahead of expectations and strength around the world.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefiscal 2027$8.5 billion to $8.6 billionRaised from $8.4 billion to $8.5 billion
Operating margin expansion Sourcefiscal 2027approximately 100 basis pointsRaised from approximately 50 basis points
Net interest expense Sourcefiscal 2027approximately $60 millionRaised from approximately $55 million
Tax rate Sourcefiscal 2027approximately 18%Lowered from approximately 18.5%
Weighted average diluted share count Sourcefiscal 2027approximately 200 millionLowered from approximately 203 million
Diluted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027$8.25 to $8.35Raised from $7.80 to $7.90
Adjusted free cash flow, including CapEx and Cloud Computing costs of $300 million Sourcefiscal 2027approaching $1.7 billionKept
Capital return to shareholders Sourcefiscal 2027approximately $2.0 billionRaised from approximately $1.7 billion
Share repurchases Sourcefiscal 2027$1.7 billionRaised from $1.35 billion
Annual dividend per share Sourcefiscal 2027$1.85Kept
Foreign currency effect on revenue growth Sourcefiscal 202730 basis point benefitLowered from 40 basis point benefit
Tariff rate on U.S. inventory receipts (assumption) Sourcefiscal 2027low-to-mid-20% tariff rateLowered from mid-20% tariff rate
Revenue growth, constant currency Sourcefiscal 2027 second quarterapproximately 5% to 6%New
Currency effect on revenue growth Sourcefiscal 2027 second quarter70 basis point benefitNew
Diluted EPS Sourcefiscal 2027 second quarterapproximately $3.05New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance raised to $8.5 billion to $8.6 billion from $8.4 billion to $8.5 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 operating margin expansion raised to about 100 basis points from about 50 basis points. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance raised to $8.25 to $8.35 from $7.80 to $7.90. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 capital return raised to about $2.0 billion from about $1.7 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 share repurchases raised to $1.7 billion from $1.35 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 net interest expense guidance raised to about $60 million from about $55 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 tax rate guidance lowered to about 18% from about 18.5%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 diluted share count guidance lowered to about 200 million from about 203 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 currency benefit to revenue growth lowered to 30 basis points from 40 basis points. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Tariff rate assumption on U.S. inventory receipts changed to low-to-mid-20% from mid-20%. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue growth guidance given at about 5% to 6% constant currency. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance given at about $3.05. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted free cash flow guidance of approaching $1.7 billion is unchanged. Source
  • Guidance kept: Annual dividend guidance of $1.85 per share continues. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales grew 11 percent: Net sales were $1.89 billion, up 11% on a reported and constant currency basis. Pro forma sales, excluding Stuart Weitzman from the prior year, rose 12%. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS rose 32 percent: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.82 against $1.38 a year earlier, an increase of 32%. Source
  • GAAP EPS rose 38 percent: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.76 against $1.28 a year earlier, an increase of 38%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income rose 24 percent: Non-GAAP operating income was $439 million. Non-GAAP operating margin was 23.2%, about 230 basis points higher than the prior year. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coach sales grew 16 percent: Coach revenue rose 16% to $1.66 billion, with 7% growth in North America and 30% growth internationally. Source
  • Kate Spade sales declined 10 percent: Kate Spade revenue was $233 million, down 10% from $260 million a year earlier. Source
  • Growth in every major region: On a pro forma constant currency basis, North America revenue grew 4%, Europe 22%, and APAC 28%, including Greater China at 39%. Source
  • Broad growth and market share gains: Management said the company delivered broad-based growth across regions, gained market share and expanded the overall category. Source

“Building on this outperformance, we are raising our full year outlook, reflecting our confidence in the durability of our growth.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Products and customers

  • New consumers reached 2.6 million: The company welcomed 2.6 million new consumers in the quarter, about 35% of them Gen Z, while demand from existing customers also increased. Source
  • Handbag AUR rose at Coach: Coach handbag revenue gains came from average unit retail rising at a low-double-digit percentage rate, with units up low-single digits. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer grew 9 percent: Pro forma direct-to-consumer revenue rose 9%, with stores up low-double-digits and digital up mid-single-digits, which management said exceeded expectations. Source
  • Wholesale grew about 30 percent: Wholesale growth of approximately 30% was driven by international markets. Source
  • Store count: Coach up, Kate Spade down: Coach directly-operated stores ended at 983 after 15 openings and 5 closures. Kate Spade stores ended at 318 after 8 international closures. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin rose 220 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 78.7%. Operations added about 130 basis points, tariffs and duties a net 70, and currency 20. Source
  • Marketing spend rose 140 basis points: Non-GAAP SG&A was 55.5% of sales, 10 basis points below the prior year, including a 140 basis point increase in marketing investment. Source
  • Tax rate was lower: The tax rate was 12.5% on a GAAP basis and 12.7% on a non-GAAP basis, compared with 13.8% and 13.7% a year earlier. Source
  • Distribution network charges hit operating income: Distribution network optimization charges reduced operating income by $15 million, net income by $11 million and diluted EPS by $0.06. Source

“Behind these results are advantages that compound over time, including our deep consumer understanding, data-driven approach, and global scale.”

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc.

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Adjusted free cash flow was $56 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $56 million, against $103 million a year earlier, after items affecting comparability and working capital changes. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $197 million: Operating cash flow was $197 million, compared with $113 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Cash and borrowings at quarter end: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $782 million, and total borrowings were $2.56 billion. The leverage ratio was 1.1x. Source
  • Inventory higher than a year earlier: Inventory was $1.06 billion, compared with $1.02 billion at the prior year end. Source
  • Cloud computing spending rose: CapEx and implementation costs for Cloud Computing were $55 million, compared with $38 million a year ago. Source

Capital returns to shareholders

  • About $700 million returned in quarter: The company returned approximately $700 million through dividends and share repurchases in the first quarter. Source
  • Share repurchases at $130 average: The company spent $600 million to repurchase about 4.6 million shares at an average cost of $130 per share in the quarter. Source
  • Quarterly dividend declared at $0.4625: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4625 per common share. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Amplify strategy rests on four pillars: The Amplify growth strategy is built on four pillars: emotional connection, fashion innovation, global experiences, and people. Source
  • Management links strategy to results: Management said the strategy is driving the company's results and deepening its competitive advantages for long-term growth. Source
  • Channel profitability supports brand experiences: Management said profitability in each channel lets the company meet consumers where they are, with brand-accretive experiences and compelling returns. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Second-quarter results date set: The company expects to report fiscal 2027 second-quarter results on February 4, 2027. Source
  • Dividend payment and record date: The quarterly dividend is payable December 21, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
New consumers welcomed Source2.6 million
Gen Z share of new consumers Sourceapproximately 35%
Coach directly-operated stores Source983
Kate Spade directly-operated stores Source318
Coach handbag AUR growth Sourcelow-double-digit percentage rate

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said financial results could differ materially from the guidance, given dynamic external factors. Source
  • Demand: Guidance rests on the assumption that inflationary pressure and consumer confidence do not materially worsen. Source
  • Operational: Distribution transition costs relate to moving from the Ohio fulfillment center to a third-party facility in Pennsylvania. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the company exceeded its first-quarter guidance on revenue, gross margin, operating margin and EPS. Source
  • Ahead: Management said it achieved the financial commitments set at its Investor Day two years ahead of plan.

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.