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Kontoor Brands (KTB) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2025
Kontoor Brands (KTB) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +27% from a year earlier and +30% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.5%, net earnings $36.9M (4.3% of revenue).
Kontoor Brands, Q3 2025: revenue $853M (+27% year over year), operating margin 7.5%, net earnings $36.9M, operating cash flow $64.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $853M | +30% | +27% |
| Operating profit | $63.9M | -19% | -35% |
| Net earnings | $36.9M | -50% | -48% |
| Operating cash flow | $64.1M | +150% | -52% |
| Free cash flow | $55.8M | +149% | -57% |
What changed
Revenue was $853.2M in Q3 2025, up 27% year over year and up 30% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $63.9M, a 7.5% margin (down 7.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $34.5M even though revenue rose $183.0M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 38% against revenue growth of 27%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+43%). Net earnings were $36.9M, down 48% year over year. The effective tax rate was 14.0%.
Operating cash flow was $64.1M (down 52% year over year), 174% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $14.7M of depreciation and amortization and $9.8M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $8.4M left free cash flow of $55.8M.
Questions
What was Kontoor Brands' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Kontoor Brands (KTB) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +27% from a year earlier and +30% from the quarter before.
Was Kontoor Brands profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $63.9M (7.5% of revenue) and net earnings $36.9M.
Source: Kontoor Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.