Tapestry lifts outlook as Q1 FY26 sales rise 13% to $1.7bn

Core Insights - Tapestry reported a revenue of $1.7 billion for Q1 FY26, marking a 13% year-on-year increase on a reported basis and 12% at constant exchange rates [1] - The company achieved a net income of $275 million for the quarter, up from $187 million a year earlier [1] - Tapestry raised its full-year FY26 revenue guidance to $7.3 billion, projecting a growth of 4% to 5% year-on-year on a reported basis [3] Financial Performance - Earnings per diluted share were $1.28, compared to $0.79 in the same period of the previous year [2] - Gross profit for the quarter was $1.3 billion, with a gross margin of 76.3%, an increase from $1.13 billion and 75.3% a year prior [2] - Operating income was $328 million, with a margin of 19.3%, up from $252 million and a 16.7% margin in the comparable period of 2024 [2] Customer Growth - The company added over 2.2 million new customers globally during the quarter, with Gen Z representing approximately 35% of these additions [2] Future Outlook - Tapestry anticipates operating margin expansion of around 50 basis points versus 2024 and forecasts diluted earnings per share of $5.45 to $5.60, indicating a growth of 7% to 10% [3] - The company plans to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share and expects a total FY26 dividend of $1.60 per share [4] Share Repurchase Program - Share repurchases are now expected to total about $1 billion in FY26, an increase from the earlier plan of $800 million [4] - In Q1, Tapestry repurchased more than 4.7 million shares for $500 million at an average price of $106 per share [4] Management Commentary - CEO Joanne Crevoiserat highlighted the strong start to FY26, emphasizing the company's strategic execution and the structural advantages that support sustainable growth [5]