Kontoor Brands (KTB)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-11-04
$79.18-3.39%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KTB
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
The plan is designed to scale Helly Hansen globally while significantly expanding its profitability through 2030.
Stated in 1 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Document Exhibit 99.1 KONTOOR BRANDS REPORTS 2026 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND RAISES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK; EXPECTS TO ENTER INTO A $400 MILLION ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT Second Quarter Highlights • Revenue from continuing operations of $584 million increased 19 percent compared to prior year, driven by $114 million of Helly Hansen revenue, exceeding expectations, and 2 percent growth in Wrangler • Reported gross margin from continuing operations of 56.2 percent.”
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated strong grew net income 62% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=5250).
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“Document Exhibit 99.1 KONTOOR BRANDS REPORTS 2026 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND RAISES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK; EXPECTS TO ENTER INTO A $400 MILLION ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT Second Quarter Highl…”
With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Our decision to divest Lee enables sharper focus on the opportunities with greatest potential to maximize shareholder returns as we align the Kontoor brand portfolio to a higher growth profile.”” “With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we have in our long-term strategy and value creation potential."”
“With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we…”
“Our decision to divest Lee enables sharper focus on the opportunities with greatest potential to maximize shareholder returns as we align the Kontoor brand portfolio to a higher growth profile.””
With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Our $750 million share repurchase program reflects the confidence we have in our business moving forward and the opportunities to generate significant value from our sharper brand portfolio,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Kontoor Brands.” “With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we have in our long-term strategy and value creation potential."”
“With the Lee divestiture on track to close in the fourth quarter, w e intend to deploy $400 million of the expected proceeds into an Accelerated Share Repurchase agreement based on the confidence we…”
““Our $750 million share repurchase program reflects the confidence we have in our business moving forward and the opportunities to generate significant value from our sharper brand portfolio,” said S…”
• Adjusted gross margin is now expected to be in the rang e of 49.8 to 50.0 percent, representing an increase of 330 to 350 basis points compared to prior year.
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “• Adjusted gross margin is now expected to be in the rang e of 49.8 to 50.0 percent, representing an increase of 330 to 350 basis points compared to prior year.” “Document Exhibit 99.1 KONTOOR BRANDS REPORTS 2026 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND RAISES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK; EXPECTS TO ENTER INTO A $400 MILLION ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT Second Quarter Highlights • Revenue from continuing operations of $584 million increased 19 percent compared to prior year, driven by $114 million of Helly Hansen revenue, exceeding expectations, and 2 percent growth in Wrangler • Reported gross margin from continuing operations of 56.2 percent.”
“• Adjusted gross margin is now expected to be in the rang e of 49.8 to 50.0 percent, representing an increase of 330 to 350 basis points compared to prior year.”
“• Adjusted gross margin is expected to be in the range of 47.2 percent to 47.4 percent, representing an increase of 60 to 80 basis points compared to prior year.”
Scale Helly Hansen globally by growing in the U.S., premium outdoor categories, and North American workwear while expanding profitability.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.48x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4822).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
21 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=4931).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.