Core Insights - Tapestry, Inc.'s Coach brand reported strong performance in Q3 of fiscal 2025, with net sales reaching $1.29 billion, marking a 13% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and 15% growth on a constant-currency basis, reinforcing its leadership in the accessible luxury segment [1][9] Financial Performance - Coach achieved a record gross margin of 79% in Q3, driven by operational efficiency and premium pricing power, with Average Unit Retail (AUR) growing in the mid-teens and now approximately 70% higher than in 2019 [2][9] - The leather goods segment experienced strong double-digit growth, particularly from the Tabby and New York collections, with key products selling out quickly [3][9] Strategic Initiatives - The "One Coach" strategy, which aligns product and pricing across outlet and full-price channels, has enhanced consumer engagement and margin expansion [3] - Tapestry has upgraded its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to $6.95 billion, indicating a 4% growth from the previous year, surpassing earlier expectations of 3% growth [4] Regional Performance - Sales growth expectations include 3-4% in North America, around 30% in Europe, low-single digits in Greater China, and high-single digits in other parts of Asia, with an anticipated operating margin expansion of 100 basis points year-over-year [5] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share are projected to be $5.00, reflecting high-teens percentage growth from the previous year, exceeding earlier estimates of $4.85-$4.90 [5] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current fiscal year's earnings has increased to $5.05 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 17.7% [12] Stock Performance - Tapestry's shares have increased by 27.1% over the past six months, outperforming the broader Retail-Apparel and Shoes industry, which declined by 16.8% [6] - The stock is currently trading above its 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating positive market sentiment and investor confidence [10]