Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) just dropped a blockbuster earnings report, and investors are eating it up. The luxury fashion powerhouse behind Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman pulled in a record $2.2 billion in revenue last quarter, up 5% year-over-year, with Coach alone surging 10%. Gross margins expanded by 280 basis points, and adjusted earnings per share smashed expectations at $2.00. The secret sauce? A killer holiday season, a wave of new Gen Z and Millennial customers, and a well-executed global strategy that saw European sales rocket 42%.
Management isn't just coasting on these resultsthey're raising the bar. Tapestry lifted its full-year outlook, projecting stronger revenue, fatter margins, and even more cash flow. And they're putting that cash to work, planning to return over $2 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. The company also doubled down on its digital and omni-channel push, fueling direct-to-consumer sales growth and boosting profitability across its global footprint. With disciplined cost management and smart brand investments, Tapestry is positioning itself as a dominant force in the high-end accessories game.
Wall Street took noticeshares spiked 12.2% as of 11.30am on the news. Investors are betting that Tapestry's mix of innovation, scale, and financial discipline will keep driving growth, even in a choppy macro environment. With strong execution and a clear strategy to win over the next generation of shoppers, this isn't just a solid quarterit's a sign that Tapestry is playing the long game and winning.
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