Kontoor Brands reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.21, consensus 83c

Reports Q2 revenue $658M, consensus $633.7M. “Our strong second quarter results were driven by better-than-expected organic revenue growth, gross margin expansion, operating efficiency and cash generation, as well as a stronger-than-expected contribution from Helly Hansen,” said Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We welcomed Helly Hansen to the Kontoor family in June and the integration is off to a great start. We are raising our full year outlook including increased investments and the absorption of higher tariffs, reflecting the resilience of our operating model, strong execution, and the momentum across the portfolio as we move into the second half of the year.”