Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Luxury Goods|Market Cap: $15.56B|Employees: 18.6K
Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. The company operates through DTC, wholesale, and licensing businesses, focusing on distinctive products and customer experiences. Tapestry prioritizes balanced growth across regions, particularly in North America and China, while capitalizing on opportunities in under-penetrated markets.
Net sales reached $2.195 billion, up from $2.084 billion in the prior year, with Coach brand sales increasing by 10.9%. However, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman experienced sales declines of 9.6% and 15.2%, respectively.
Gross margin increased to 74.4% from 71.6% in the prior year, a 280 basis point improvement. This increase was primarily attributed to net pricing improvements, indicating enhanced pricing power.
Net income decreased by 3.7% to $310.4 million from $322.3 million in the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to expenses related to the terminated Capri Acquisition, including loss on extinguishment of debt.