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Tapestry Tops Q4 Forecasts but Flags $160M Tariff Drag, $855M Kate Spade Impairment

Coach-led profit gains were overshadowed by a steep Kate Spade write-down, prompting lowered EPS guidance after new tariff costs.

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A view of a Coach store, a brand owned by Tapestry, Inc., in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 15, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Overview

  • Tapestry reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.04 and record revenue of $1.72 billion, beating analyst forecasts thanks to 14% growth in Coach sales.
  • The company took an $855 million impairment on Kate Spade assets, leading to a net loss of $517 million in the quarter.
  • Higher U.S. duties will cost about $160 million this fiscal year, reducing per-share earnings by roughly $0.60 and softening full-year guidance to $5.30–$5.45.
  • Shares plunged roughly 15–17% after the tariff guidance, reversing a year-to-date rally as investors recalibrated Tapestry’s outlook.
  • Tapestry outlined ongoing mitigation steps, including shifting its manufacturing footprint, resetting Kate Spade’s strategy and pursuing efficiency levers in advance of its investor day.