Tapestry Raises Full-Year Outlook After Coach Delivers Record Quarter

Core Insights - Tapestry, Inc. reported record fiscal second-quarter results, significantly exceeding analyst expectations, primarily driven by the strong performance of its Coach brand [1][2] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.69, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.19 [2] - Revenue increased by 14% year over year to $2.5 billion, exceeding expectations of $2.29 billion; on a pro forma basis, revenue rose 18% when excluding the divested Stuart Weitzman business [2] Brand Performance - Coach sales surged by 25% to $2.14 billion, driven by strong handbag demand and mid-teens growth in both unit volumes and average selling prices [3] - Kate Spade experienced a 14% revenue decline, generating $360 million in sales [3] Profitability Metrics - Non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 390 basis points to 28.8% [3] - Gross margin increased by 110 basis points to 75.5%, supported by operating leverage and an improved product mix [3] Regional Performance - Revenue growth was notable across regions: 17% in North America, 35% in Greater China, and 27% in Europe on a pro forma basis [4] Outlook - Following the strong results, Tapestry raised its full-year revenue outlook to exceed $7.75 billion, up from the previous guidance of $7.3 billion [4] - The earnings forecast was also lifted to a range of $6.40 to $6.45 per share, significantly above the prior range of $5.45 to $5.60 [4]