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Kontoor Brands (KTB) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-K filed Mar 4, 2026
Kontoor Brands (KTB) reported revenue of $1.0B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +46% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.9%, net earnings $73.8M (7.2% of revenue).
Kontoor Brands, Q1 2026: revenue $1.0B (+46% year over year), operating margin 11.9%, net earnings $73.8M, operating cash flow $288M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | +19% | +46% |
| Operating profit | $121M | +90% | +44% |
| Net earnings | $73.8M | +100% | +15% |
| Operating cash flow | $288M | +350% | +252% |
| Free cash flow | $282M | +405% | +276% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q1 2026, up 46% year over year and up 19% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.12B, a 11.9% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 12% reached operating profit, below the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 46% against revenue growth of 46%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+58%). Net earnings were $0.07B, up 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.29B (up 252% year over year), 391% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.19B. Capital expenditures of $0.01B left free cash flow of $0.28B.
Questions
What was Kontoor Brands' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Kontoor Brands (KTB) reported revenue of $1.0B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +46% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before.
Was Kontoor Brands profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $121M (11.9% of revenue) and net earnings $73.8M.
Source: Kontoor Brands 10-K on SEC EDGAR.