Kontoor Brands sees FY25 adjusted EPS ~$5.45, consensus $5.24

Adjusted EPS is now expected to be approximately $5.45, representing an increase of 11 percent compared to the prior year. This compares to the prior outlook of $5.40 to $5.50. Excluding the impact of Helly Hansen, adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $5.25, representing an increase of 7 percent compared to the prior year. This compares to the prior outlook of $5.20 to $5.30. Full year 2025 adjusted EPS now includes an approximate $0.40 impact from recently enacted increases in tariffs and incremental demand creation and other investments compared to the prior outlook. Revenue is now expected to be in the range of $3.09 to $3.12 billion, representing growth of approximately 19 to 20 percent compared to the prior year. This compares to the prior outlook of 17 to 19 percent growth. The Company now expects Helly Hansen to contribute approximately $455 million to 2025 revenue, compared to the prior outlook of $425 million. Excluding the impact of Helly Hansen, the Company expects full year 2025 revenue growth of approximately 1 to 2 percent.