Kontoor Brands Past Earnings Performance
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Kontoor Brands has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.3%, while the Luxury industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4% per year. Kontoor Brands's return on equity is 40.3%, and it has net margins of 7.2%.
Key information
8.31%
Earnings growth rate
8.97%
EPS growth rate
| Luxury Industry Growth | 12.25% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.02% |
| Return on equity | 40.27% |
| Net Margin | 7.22% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
KTB: Margin Strength And Cost Savings Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their average price targets for Kontoor Brands by a few dollars, to a range of $80 to $130, citing resilient margins, cost savings and brand momentum as key factors supporting their updated views. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kontoor Brands reflects a generally constructive tone, with most price target updates clustered between $80 and $131 and anchored in the latest Q4 report.
KTB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution Against Persistent Demand Uncertainty
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands to $51.16 from $50.00, citing higher Street price targets that reflect confidence in margin strength into 2026, an improved capital structure, resilient gross margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, despite more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions in the updated model. Analyst Commentary Street research around Kontoor Brands has become more constructive following the latest Q4 report, with several firms lifting price targets and pointing to resilient gross margins, a cleaner balance sheet, and clearer visibility on profitability into 2026.Kontoor Brands: Helly Hansen's Potential Creates Upside (Rating Upgrade)
Mar 24KTB: Margin Strength And Brand Mix Shift Will Support Future Upside
Kontoor Brands' refreshed analyst price target rises from $88.25 to about $92.67, reflecting analysts' focus on resilient margin strength into 2026, an improved capital structure, and confidence in profitable growth supported by Wrangler momentum, Helly Hansen contributions, and ongoing cost savings initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive tone on Kontoor Brands, with most firms lifting price targets after the Q4 report and updated 2026 outlook.
KTB: Margin Durability And Brand Partnerships Will Support Future Repricing
Our analyst price target for Kontoor Brands moves to $131 from $118 as analysts point to stronger margin durability into 2026, a healthier capital structure and confidence in the earnings growth trajectory, reflected in multiple recent target hikes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands has shifted toward a more constructive tone, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets following the latest Q4 update.KTB: Future Returns Will Depend On Managing Demand Uncertainty And Stock Selection Risk
Analysts have trimmed their average Kontoor Brands price target by $5 to $74, reflecting updated views on demand uncertainty, sector positioning and valuation inputs, while fair value in this framework remains at $50. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kontoor Brands reflects a split view, with some firms expressing optimism while others emphasize lingering uncertainties around demand, sector positioning and execution against long term targets.KTB: Specialty Retail Tailwinds And Brand Partnerships Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have modestly reset their price targets on Kontoor Brands, pointing to a roughly $5 to $20 range of reductions alongside adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, while maintaining mixed but generally constructive views on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Kontoor Brands reflects a mix of views, with some firms resetting price targets while still highlighting long term opportunities tied to sector trends and company execution.KTB: Future Returns Will Depend On Resolving Ongoing Lee Brand Challenges
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands up from $49.00 to $50.00, reflecting updated views around sector level price target resets, mixed brand level execution across Wrangler and Lee, and evolving expectations for earnings resilience and cash flow. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands has been mixed, with some bearish analysts trimming price targets and stressing execution risks across the portfolio.KTB: Helly Hansen Integration Will Reshape Brand Mix And Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands from $90.75 to $88.25, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and lower future P/E expectations. At the same time, they highlight Helly Hansen driven growth potential and mixed brand trends, which are echoed in recent target changes across the Street.KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Higher Margin Portfolio Transformation
We are increasing our fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands to $118 from $99 per share, reflecting analysts' higher price targets driven by confidence in the Helly Hansen acquisition, resilient Wrangler execution, improving profitability, and stronger long term growth and margin potential, despite a modestly higher discount rate and slightly lower revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are increasingly constructive on Kontoor Brands, citing early evidence that the Helly Hansen acquisition is accelerating the companys transition toward a higher growth, higher margin portfolio.KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Higher Margin Portfolio And Earnings Upside
We trim our analyst price target for Kontoor Brands modestly to $90.75 from $91.50, as analysts balance slightly softer growth and margin assumptions against mounting confidence that the Helly Hansen acquisition, continued Wrangler execution and cost savings can support earnings resilience and multiple expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands reflects a generally constructive stance, with most revisions pointing to upside from the Helly Hansen acquisition, improving brand mix, and rising confidence in the company’s long term earnings algorithm.KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Portfolio Transformation And Earnings Upside
Kontoor Brands' analyst price targets have moved higher, with recent increases such as Barclays raising its target from $91 to $94. Analysts attribute this shift to organic growth, cost savings, and positive Helly Hansen momentum, which are offsetting ongoing Lee brand challenges.KTB: Portfolio Shift Following Helly Hansen Deal Will Drive Earnings Momentum
Kontoor Brands' analyst price target has increased from $89.75 to $91.50, as analysts cite improved profit margin expectations and the positive impact of recent acquisitions on future earnings growth. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research highlights a mix of optimism and caution regarding Kontoor Brands' future prospects following its recent earnings and acquisition activity.Kontoor Brands' (NYSE:KTB) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.53
Oct 30
KTB: Helly Hansen Integration And Core Brand Strength Will Shape Upside Potential
Kontoor Brands' analyst price target has been raised from $85.43 to $89.75. This reflects improved sentiment as analysts highlight growth prospects driven by the Helly Hansen acquisition and strengthening brand positioning.Legacy Integration And Digital Channels Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Analysts have raised their price target for Kontoor Brands from $99 to $114. The adjustment reflects optimism around the company's recent Helly Hansen acquisition and its potential to accelerate earnings growth and expand key brands.Is It Time To Consider Buying Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)?
Sep 26Legacy Integration And Digital Channels Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Kontoor Brands’ fair value has increased slightly, as reflected in its higher price target, primarily due to a moderate rise in its future P/E multiple. What's in the News Wrangler launched a co-branded collection with Coors Banquet featuring over twenty Western-inspired pieces, available online, in stores, and via promotional pop-up events.The Market Lifts Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Shares 28% But It Can Do More
Aug 28Kontoor Brands, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 56%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 10Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Shares Could Be 40% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 02We Think Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
Jun 18Is Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Potentially Undervalued?
May 28Kontoor Brands' (NYSE:KTB) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
May 14Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
May 13Shareholders Will Most Likely Find Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE:KTB) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Apr 17Here's Why Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Apr 14An Intrinsic Calculation For Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Suggests It's 47% Undervalued
Mar 31Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Mar 19Kontoor Brands: Appealing After Helly Hansen Deal
Mar 12Earnings Update: Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Feb 28Earnings Working Against Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE:KTB) Share Price Following 25% Dive
Feb 27Kontoor Brands: Helly Hansen, A Massive Purchase
Feb 20Should You Be Adding Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) To Your Watchlist Today?
Feb 04Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)?
Jan 22Is Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 10Kontoor Brands: Growth Ahead After Industry Hiccup
Jan 06Estimating The Fair Value Of Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)
Dec 29Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)
Dec 05Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kontoor Brands makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 03 Jan 26 | 3,152 | 227 | 998 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 2,834 | 218 | 892 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 25 | 2,651 | 251 | 823 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 2,599 | 229 | 805 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 24 | 2,608 | 246 | 816 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 2,578 | 251 | 796 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 2,562 | 240 | 781 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 2,572 | 224 | 766 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 2,607 | 231 | 761 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,669 | 214 | 773 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 2,621 | 205 | 763 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 2,619 | 231 | 759 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,631 | 245 | 764 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 2,581 | 238 | 773 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 2,627 | 250 | 801 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 2,504 | 212 | 813 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 22 | 2,476 | 195 | 824 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 2,456 | 195 | 811 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 2,387 | 192 | 780 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 21 | 2,245 | 135 | 740 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 21 | 2,098 | 68 | 719 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 2,090 | 54 | 716 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 2,145 | 7 | 735 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 2,405 | 79 | 765 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 2,549 | 97 | 790 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 2,622 | 120 | 784 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 2,689 | 176 | 777 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 2,743 | 199 | 790 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 2,764 | 263 | 772 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 2,830 | 116 | 808 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,926 | 315 | 803 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KTB has a large one-off loss of $135.3M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 3rd January, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: KTB's current net profit margins (7.2%) are lower than last year (9.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KTB's earnings have grown by 8.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: KTB's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: KTB had negative earnings growth (-7.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Luxury industry average (-14.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst KTB's Return on Equity (40.27%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 13:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jonathan Komp | Baird |
| Adrienne Yih-Tennant | Barclays |
| Paul Kearney | Barclays |