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.
| Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Scott H. Baxter CEO | XSTU Exchange | 50050N103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 10,600 Employees | 8 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 9 May 2019 IPO Date |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a globally recognized lifestyle apparel company, renowned for its innovative designs, production, procurement, marketing, distribution, and licensing of denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company primarily operates through its two flagship brands, Wrangler and Lee, each segment focusing on delivering high-quality denim and apparel products. Established in 2018 with its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kontoor Brands has expanded its market reach to include the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. It has managed to carve out a significant presence in the global apparel market by targeting a wide range of distribution channels including mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores, and online platforms.