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Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Kontoor Brands NYSE: KTB raised portions of its 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, up 13% from the prior year, as stronger gross margin and contributions from Helly Hansen supported results.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Kontoor (KTB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Kontoor Brands (KTB) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.21 per share a year ago.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $KTB--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended July 4, 2026. “Our second quarter results were driven by growth from Wrangler, a stronger-than-expected contribution from Helly Hansen and robust gross margin expansion,” said Scott Baxter, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Wrangler delivered another quarter of diversified growth led by strong performance in female, direct-to-consumer a.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $KTB--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), today announced that Joseph Alkire has been appointed to President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. In his expanded role, Alkire will maintain global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen® brand and will expand his oversight to also include the Wrangler® brand. In addition, he will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer and maintain oversight over the Company's global operations. Alkire has served as.

Here is how Kontoor Brands (KTB) and Lifetime Brands (LCUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $KTB--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on September 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 8, 2026. About Kontoor Brands Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Ha.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $KTB--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) (the “Company” or “Kontoor”), today announced that Tom Waldron has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Additionally, the Company announced an increase in the size of the Board from six to seven directors. "We're excited to welcome Tom to Kontoor's Board of Directors," said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Tom's deep expertise of the Wra.

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $KTB--Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today announced plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 6:50 a.m. ET. Following the news release, Kontoor management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review results. The conference call will be broadcast live and accessible at kontoorbrands.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be av.