Tapestry Beat Q3 but Weak 2027 Outlook and Tariffs Weighed
Strong Q3 Beat and Raised Guidance Tapestry beat quarterly estimates, raised guidance, and hit long-term targets early. Coach sales jumped 31%, Gen Z demand was strong, and the dividend rose 16% with $1.7B returned to shareholders.
This was the main positive force behind the stock during the period.
Weak Fiscal 2027 Guidance Sinks Stock Despite the strong quarter, Tapestry's fiscal 2027 guidance disappointed and its revenue forecast came in slightly below estimates. That combination sank the stock, as investors focused on the weaker forward view.
This was the key negative driver that pulled the stock down after earnings.
Kate Spade Shrinks and North America Cools Kate Spade kept shrinking, and North America demand cooled. Fiscal 2027 guidance assumes high-single-digit Kate Spade declines, adding pressure on overall results.
These ongoing weaknesses weighed on the stock and were part of the new period's story.
Tariffs and US Luxury Slowdown Fiscal 2027 EPS guidance includes mid-20% tariffs, a second-half profit headwind. Meanwhile, US luxury spending fell 6% in September, a third straight decline, and Tapestry is seen as especially US-dependent.
Tariffs and the US luxury slowdown were major external forces pressuring the stock.
