Strong Pro Forma Revenue and Top-Line Growth
Pro forma revenue grew 23% year-over-year on a constant currency basis in Q3 and outperformed expectations; company raised full-year revenue guidance to approximately $7.95 billion, representing pro forma growth of ~16% CC for fiscal '26.
Significant Margin and EPS Expansion
Operating margin expanded 490 basis points in Q3; third quarter gross margin was 76.9% (+80 bps YoY). Q3 diluted EPS was $1.66, up 62% versus prior year. Full-year EPS guidance raised to ~$6.95 (expected >35% growth YoY).
Coach Outperformance
Coach delivered constant currency revenue growth of 29% in Q3 with strong global momentum: unit volumes increased over 20% and AUR grew at a low double-digit rate. Regional performance for Coach: North America +27%, Greater China +58%, Europe +27%. Coach welcomed ~2 million new customers in the quarter.
Customer Acquisition and Gen Z Traction
Tapestry acquired over 2.4 million new customers globally in the quarter, including ~400,000 at kate spade; Gen Z acquisition accelerated meaningfully and showed higher retention rates than other cohorts, supporting long-term LTV upside.
Direct-to-Consumer and Digital Strength
DTC-led model drove 23% growth in DTC sales; digital sales grew approximately 25% and global brick-and-mortar sales grew over 20%, with all channels showing strong and increasing profitability.
Robust Cash Generation and Capital Returns
Adjusted free cash flow was an inflow of $229 million in Q3 and the company now expects adjusted free cash flow to approach ~$1.6 billion for fiscal '26. Returned capital via $150 million of share repurchases in the quarter (YTD $1.05 billion), declared a $0.40 quarterly dividend, and increased share repurchase plan to ~$1.3 billion for the year.
Guidance and Structural Improvements
Raised full-year outlook: operating margin expected to be ~23% (up ~300 bps YoY) and gross margin expected to increase ~110 bps; company expects to return ~100% of adjusted free cash flow to shareholders via dividends and repurchases and maintains gross debt/EBITDA at ~1.1x.
Product Innovation and Retail Experience Gains
Product franchises (Tabby, New York family, Soho footwear) continued to resonate with consumers, supporting higher AUR and unit growth; rollout of new expressive luxury store concept and experiential formats (Coach play stores, coffee shops) delivered higher traffic and dwell time, particularly among Gen Z.