Tapestry Inc (NYSE:TPR) delivered a robust set of fiscal second-quarter results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street's expectations, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook significantly. The strong performance, particularly during the critical holiday period, has been met with positive momentum in the stock during pre-market trading.
Earnings and Revenue Beat
The parent company of Coach and Kate Spade reported non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.69 for the quarter ended December 27, 2025. This figure substantially outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $2.24. On the top line, the company reported net sales of $2.50 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.34 billion.
The company's performance highlights include:
- Non-GAAP EPS: $2.69 (reported) vs. $2.24 (estimated)
- Revenue: $2.50 billion (reported) vs. $2.34 billion (estimated)
- Pro Forma Revenue Growth: Increased 18% year-over-year, excluding the divested Stuart Weitzman business.
Market Reaction and Revised Outlook
The market's initial reaction to the earnings beat and upgraded guidance has been positive. In pre-market trading following the announcement, Tapestry's stock was indicated up approximately 5%. This move suggests investors are rewarding the company for its strong execution and improved financial trajectory.
Crucially, management raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting:
- Revenue: Over $7.75 billion, representing approximately 11% reported growth.
- Non-GAAP EPS: In the range of $6.40 to $6.45, representing growth of over 25% compared to the prior year.
This new outlook is notably higher than the previous company guidance and also exceeds the current analyst consensus, which had been estimating full-year sales of approximately $7.46 billion.
Key Drivers of Performance
The quarterly strength was driven by the successful execution of Tapestry's "Amplify" growth strategy. The Coach brand was the standout performer, with revenue surging 25% on a pro forma basis. This was fueled by strong handbag demand, with both average unit retail prices and units sold increasing at mid-teens percentage rates. Geographically, growth was broad-based, with significant gains in North America (+17%) and a remarkable 34% increase in Greater China on a constant currency basis.
Operational efficiency also improved markedly. The company's non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 390 basis points to 28.8%, as it successfully managed costs and leveraged its sales growth.
Capital Return and Financial Health
Bolstered by strong cash flow generation, Tapestry announced an increase to its shareholder return program. The company now plans to return approximately $1.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026 through dividends and share repurchases, up from a prior outlook of $1.3 billion. This includes an expected $1.2 billion in stock buybacks. The balance sheet remains healthy, with a leverage ratio of 1.2x at quarter-end.
Looking Ahead
With the raised guidance setting a higher bar, investor attention will now turn to the company's ability to sustain this momentum. The focus will be on the continued strength of the Coach brand, the performance of the Kate Spade brand—which saw a revenue decline of 14% in the quarter—and the broader resilience of the luxury accessories consumer.
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