Strong Balance Sheet Update — Versace Sale and Debt Reduction
Completed sale of Versace for approximately $1.4 billion in cash; ended the quarter with $154M cash, $234M debt and net debt of ~$80M (vs. ~ $1.6B net debt at end of prior quarter), materially strengthening financial flexibility.
Earnings Per Share Increase
Diluted EPS for the quarter increased ~30% to $0.81, reflecting improved profitability and expense discipline despite revenue headwinds.
Underlying Gross Margin Expansion (Excluding Tariffs)
Underlying gross margin expanded +70 basis points company-wide. By brand, Michael Kors excluding tariffs expanded +60 bps and Jimmy Choo excluding tariffs expanded +80 bps, driven by better full-price sell-throughs and reduced promotions.
Jimmy Choo Momentum and Growth
Jimmy Choo revenue exceeded expectations, up 5% reported (1.9% constant currency). Retail improved sequentially (low-single-digit comp), wholesale grew double digits, Americas up ~23%, Bonbon group grew double digits, and footwear and casual categories showed high- to mid-single-digit gains; Jimmy Choo consumer database +8% YoY.
Improved Full-Price Performance and Consumer Engagement (Michael Kors)
Michael Kors saw sequential improvement in full-price channels with low-double-digit increases in full-price sales in that channel, higher AURs, and healthier mix. Influencer posts up 100% YoY and impressions/engagement ~+300%; Michael Kors global consumer database +8% YoY; three sequential quarters of online traffic improvement reported.
Operating Expense Reductions
Operating expense decreased by $32M versus prior year, delivering ~80 basis points of expense leverage and supporting EPS/margin resilience.
Retail Investment Progress — Store Renovation Program
Announced plan to renovate ~50% of store fleet and key department store locations over three years; renovated locations are already showing meaningful increases in traffic and sales versus prior year.
Narrowed Fiscal 2026 Guidance with Path to FY2027 Growth
Company narrowed FY26 revenue guidance to $3.45B–$3.475B, gross margin ~61%, and FY26 diluted EPS guidance of $1.30–$1.40; management reiterated expectation of a return to revenue and earnings growth in fiscal 2027 driven by gross margin expansion, sourcing efficiencies and targeted price increases.