The chart below shows how KTB performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KTB sees a -4.56% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.81% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +6.58%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Global Revenue Increase: 1. Revenue Growth: Kontoor Brands reported a 2% increase in global revenue, exceeding expectations, with Wrangler revenue growing 4% and 5% growth in the US market.
Market Share Expansion: 2. Market Share Gains: Wrangler gained 90 basis points of market share in the US, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of market share gains in its largest market.
Cash Flow Performance: 3. Strong Cash Generation: The company generated significant cash from operations, exceeding $360 million, supporting capital allocation including $40 million in share repurchases and a 4% increase in dividends.
Gross Margin Improvement: 4. Gross Margin Expansion: Adjusted gross margin expanded by 150 basis points to 45%, driven by lower input costs and supply chain efficiencies, with an updated outlook for 45.1% gross margin for the full year.
Earnings Per Share Growth: 5. Increased Earnings Per Share: Adjusted earnings per share rose to $1.37, representing a 12% increase compared to the prior year, with expectations for continued growth in the upcoming quarters.
Negative
International Revenue Challenges: Global revenue increased 2%, but Lee's international revenue decreased 7%, indicating ongoing challenges in the international market.
Global Revenue Decline: Lee's global revenue decreased 3%, reflecting a struggle to return the brand to growth despite some positive trends in the US.
Rising SG&A Expenses: Adjusted SG&A expense rose 5% to $195 million compared to the prior year, driven by increased investments, which may pressure profitability.
Gross Margin Expansion Impact: Despite a gross margin expansion of 150 basis points to 45%, the company anticipates a higher tax rate negatively impacting full-year EPS growth by about 5 percentage points.
EPS Decline Forecast: The fourth quarter EPS is expected to be $1.31, reflecting a decrease of 3%, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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