Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) posted a sharp increase in fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, clearing the $1 billion threshold as the company reaps the benefits of its 2025 acquisition of Helly Hansen and continued momentum in its core denim business.
The Greensboro, North Carolina-based parent of Wrangler and Lee reported revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter ended January 3, 2026, a 46% increase over the same period last year.
The results reflect a transformational year for the firm, which has successfully integrated the Helly Hansen outdoor brand into its portfolio while navigating a volatile global supply chain.
Profitability metrics also saw significant expansion.
The company reported an adjusted gross margin of 46.8%, up 210 basis points from the prior year.
Adjusted operating income climbed 48% to $150 million, a figure that includes $8 million in incremental "demand creation" investments—capital the company deployed late in the year to fuel brand heat and market share gains.
The company’s focus on balance sheet health was a central theme of the report.