Kontoor Brands Inc. (KTB) saw its stock price surge 16.31% during intraday trading on Tuesday, driven by the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and an optimistic outlook for the coming year.
The apparel company reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.02 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of approximately $979 million. Its adjusted earnings per share for the quarter came in at $1.73, also beating consensus expectations. The strong performance was significantly aided by the acquisition of the Helly Hansen brand.
Investor sentiment was further bolstered by the company's initial financial guidance for fiscal year 2026. Kontoor Brands provided adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $6.40 to $6.50, which is above the FactSet consensus estimate of $5.96. The company also anticipates revenue between $3.40 billion and $3.45 billion for the year.