Kontoor Brands Shares Soar After Q2 Earnings Beat, Sees Margin Expansion In 2H
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Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) shares rose after Q2 FY23 earnings beat expectations with an adjusted EPS of $0.77, surpassing the consensus of $0.66. However, Q2 sales of $616.01 million missed the consensus of $625.50 million. The company expects FY23 revenue to increase at a low-single-digit percentage Y/Y, and reiterates FY23 Adjusted EPS of $4.55 - $4.75. KTB also anticipates gross margin expansion in the second half of the year.

August 04, 2023 | 1:52 pm
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Kontoor Brands' Q2 earnings beat expectations, leading to a rise in its share price. The company maintains a positive outlook for FY23, which could further influence its stock.
Kontoor Brands' Q2 earnings beat expectations, which is a positive signal for investors and can lead to a rise in the company's share price. The company's positive outlook for FY23 indicates confidence in its future performance, which could further attract investors and positively impact its stock.
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