KTB at a glance
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB, SEC CIK 1760965) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 4, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 12, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 24, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 6, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 (FY2025), Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) reported revenue of $3.2 billion (up 20.9% from FY2024) and net income of $227.5 million. Diluted EPS was $4.05.
- As of June 30, 2026, 33 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) shares worth $3.0 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- In the last 90 days, KTB insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 open-market sales ($16.0M) on Form 4, a net sale of $16.0M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $3.2B
- +20.9% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 3 sells
- Net −$16.0M
- 13F holders
- 33 funds
- $3.0B · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 24, 2026
- Item 5.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026
Business Overview
- Core business: Global lifestyle apparel company with iconic brands Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen, selling apparel, footwear, and accessories worldwide
- New emphasis: Acquisition of Helly Hansen and Musto brands on May 31, 2025, expanding into premium outdoor and workwear segments for $957.5 million
- Strategic shift: Diversification into outdoor and workwear markets globally; integrating Helly Hansen to broaden geographic presence and product categories
- Quantitative highlight: Approximately 150 million brand units sold in 2025; U.S. Wholesale remains largest channel (64% net revenues); 60 Company-operated retail stores as of Jan 3, 2026
- Noteworthy: Fiscal year 2025 included an extra 53rd week; closed part of manufacturing facilities in Q3 2025 as part of supply chain transformation
Risk Factors
- U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling Feb 2026 under International Emergency Powers Act, uncertain impact on refunds or replacement tariffs
- Helly Hansen acquisition increased International Wholesale revenue 65%, exposing Kontoor to currency volatility in Norwegian krone and euro
- Closure of manufacturing facilities incurred $80.6 million charges, reducing gross margin by 80 basis points in 2025
- Competition risk from digital wholesale growth impacting Lee brand, which saw 5.1% revenue decline and 23.1% profit decrease
- Increased leverage post-Helly Hansen acquisition with $700M Term Loan A-1 and A-2, plus $400M senior notes due 2029
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Stock-based compensation expense $39.1M in 2025 vs $26.6M in 2024 and $16.7M in 2023, indicating rising equity compensation costs
- Share repurchases of $25M (0.4M shares) in 2025 and $85M (1.2M shares) in 2024, $190M remaining authorization under 2023 Repurchase Program
- Income before taxes $293.3M in 2025 down slightly vs $301.4M in 2024; provision for income taxes $71.2M (24.3% effective tax rate) vs $55.6M in 2024
- No forward-looking revenue or earnings guidance provided; risks noted on fair value assumptions and potential hedge effectiveness; valuation allowances increased by $8.5M for tax credits in 2025
AI summary of the KTB 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jul 4, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $584.3M, up 19% YoY from $492.6M, primarily reflecting $84.7M from Helly Hansen
- Operating margin 15.5% vs 11.6% YoY; gross margin 56.2% vs 46.5%
- Best segment Helly Hansen revenue $106.8M, up $80.1M; operating margin 1.8% vs (18.0)%
- Worst segment Other operating margin (28.1)% vs (22.2)%; Wrangler revenue $469.0M, up 1.7%
- Operating cash flow $39.6M vs $68.8M; continued Project Jeanius spending and $12.7M Helly Hansen integration costs
- Near-term headwinds: tariffs, shipping disruptions, elevated inflation, inconsistent consumer demand and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty
Risk Factors
- New divestiture risk triggered by May 20, 2026 Lee sale agreement for $750 million cash plus $250 million earnout
- Regulatory risk from required approvals, with closing potentially delayed or terminated after February 1, 2027
- Operational risk from Lee sale liabilities and unanticipated costs affecting results, cash flows, and financial condition
- Financial risk from divestiture impairments, disposal losses, and retained indemnification obligations
- Market risk from difficulty finding buyers or securing acceptable pricing and financing for divested businesses
AI summary of the KTB 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Board expanded from 7 to 9 directors, adding James T. Caulfield and Michael J. Skipworth effective September 23, 2026
- Both directors serve through the 2027 annual meeting, strengthening near-term board oversight
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Helly Hansen growth strategy and 2030 financial targets introduced, creating a new framework for evaluating long-term performance
- Investor Day presentation provides supporting strategy and target detail in Exhibit 99.2
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Helly Hansen targets revenue above $1.1B by 2030, implying approximately 10% CAGR from FY25 pro-forma revenue of $675.091M
- Profitability targets include gross margin in the mid-to-high 50% range and operating margin in the mid-teens
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue $584M, up 19%, led by $114M Helly Hansen contribution and 2% Wrangler growth
- Adjusted gross margin 53.8%, up 710 basis points; adjusted EPS $1.06, up 13%
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmith Ashley | A | Oct 2, 2026 | 507.733 | - |
| SHEARER ROBERT K | A | Oct 2, 2026 | 820.184 | - |
| Waldron Thomas E. | Oct 2, 2026 | 47.64 | - | |
| Skipworth Michael | A | Sep 23, 2026 | 1,611 | - |
| Taylor Andrew Lyn | F | Sep 21, 2026 | 68 | $66.70 |
| ALKIRE JOSEPH A | F | Sep 21, 2026 | 872 | $66.70 |
| Baxter Scott H | G | Aug 14, 2026 | 56,160 | - |
| Baxter Scott H | A | Aug 14, 2026 | 56,160 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $2.6B | $3.2B |
| Operating Income | $319.3M | $342.3M | $336.8M |
| Net Income | $231.0M | $245.8M | $227.5M |
| Op. Margin | - | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| Net Margin | - | 9.4% | 7.2% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | - | $1.7B | $2.6B |
| Equity | - | $400.1M | $564.9M |
| ROE | - | 61.4% | 40.3% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $4.06 | $4.36 | $4.05 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $368.2M | $455.8M |
| CapEx | $27.4M | $18.8M | $21.0M |
Source: XBRL data in Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate KTB share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 33 | $2.97B |
| Q1 2026 | 33 | $2.46B |
| Q4 2025 | 30 | $2.21B |
| Q3 2025 | 32 | $3.08B |
| Q2 2025 | 32 | $2.35B |
| Q1 2025 | 30 | $1.73B |
| Q4 2024 | 26 | $2.18B |
| Q3 2024 | 21 | $1.33B |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 237 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
KTB filing archive
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10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 24, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 2, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 18, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 12, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 12, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Aug 12, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Aug 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 24, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 24, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 24, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jun 15, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | May 21, 2026 | - | Analysis |
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KTB SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are KTB insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 3 open-market sales worth $16.0 million by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold KTB stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($674.7 million), PNC Financial Services ($479.0 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($282.9 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($203.4 million), JPMorgan Chase & Co ($194.5 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was KTB's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 (FY2025), Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) reported revenue of $3.2 billion (up 20.9% from FY2024) and net income of $227.5 million. Diluted EPS was $4.05. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in KTB's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed March 4, 2026, Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) flagged: U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling Feb 2026 under International Emergency Powers Act, uncertain impact on refunds or replacement tariffs. Helly Hansen acquisition increased International Wholesale revenue 65%, exposing Kontoor to currency volatility in Norwegian krone and euro. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did KTB report in its latest 8-K?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) filed an 8-K on September 24, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). Board expanded from 7 to 9 directors, adding James T. Caulfield and Michael J. Skipworth effective September 23, 2026.
What are the latest KTB SEC filings?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 4, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 12, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 24, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 6, 2026.
What is KTB's SEC CIK number?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1760965. EDGAR lists every KTB filing under that number.
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