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5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Tapestry’s Q2 Earnings Call

By: StockStory

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Tapestry’s second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns despite revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s top-line growth to strong momentum at its flagship Coach brand and successful customer acquisition among Gen Z and millennials, particularly in North America and China. However, the quarter’s bottom line was challenged by a substantial non-cash impairment charge related to Kate Spade, as well as higher operating expenses and new tariff impacts. CEO Joanne Crevoiserat acknowledged these headwinds, emphasizing, “We are clear-eyed about the environment… and even with tariffs, we’re continuing to expand our operating margin this year.”

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Tapestry (TPR) Q2 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $1.72 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.68 billion (8.3% year-on-year growth, 2.7% beat)
  • EPS (GAAP): -$2.49 vs analyst estimates of $0.98 (significant miss)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $331.7 million vs analyst estimates of $330.6 million (19.2% margin, in line)
  • EPS (GAAP) guidance for the upcoming financial year 2026 is $5.38 at the midpoint, missing analyst estimates by 1.8%
  • Operating Margin: -33.9%, down from 14.8% in the same quarter last year
  • Locations: 1,371 at quarter end, down from 1,402 in the same quarter last year
  • Constant Currency Revenue rose 8% year on year (0% in the same quarter last year)
  • Market Capitalization: $20.58 billion

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Tapestry’s Q2 Earnings Call

  • Brooke Roach (Goldman Sachs) asked about Coach’s growth and tariff mitigation strategies. CEO Joanne Crevoiserat stressed continued customer acquisition and growth investment, while CFO Scott Roe detailed ongoing supply chain and pricing actions to address tariff impacts.
  • Ike Boruchow (Wells Fargo) questioned the sustainability of new customer momentum and the ability to maintain margins amid higher tariffs. Crevoiserat highlighted higher retention rates among young consumers, and Roe explained that margin expansion remains a long-term focus despite near-term tariff costs.
  • Matthew Boss (JPMorgan) probed the balance between higher average revenue per unit (AUR) and unit growth at Coach. Brand President Todd Kahn affirmed that both metrics were expected to grow, supported by focused product offerings and reduced promotions.
  • Adrienne Yih (Barclays) asked about structural changes enabling Coach’s margin expansion and whether price increases would continue. Kahn emphasized the shift to direct-to-consumer channels, product innovation, and data-driven pricing, while Roe reiterated disciplined capital allocation.
  • Michael Binetti (Evercore) inquired about the operational impact of the end of de minimis tariff exemptions and growth pacing in Europe. Roe clarified the de minimis change contributed about one-third of the tariff impact, but supply chain agility should limit disruption, and European growth moderation was intentional to maintain brand integrity.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

In the coming quarters, our analysts will focus on (1) the pace of Coach’s new customer acquisition and effectiveness of store expansion, (2) evidence that tariff mitigation strategies are reducing margin headwinds, and (3) progress in Kate Spade’s turnaround—particularly improvements in brand awareness, customer engagement, and early signs of revenue stabilization. Developments in global consumer demand and any additional supply chain adjustments will also be closely watched.

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