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Tapestry (TPR)


Market Price (5/2/2026): $142.75 | Market Cap: $29.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Tapestry (TPR)


Market Price (5/2/2026): $142.75
Market Cap: $29.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.5 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Luxury Consumer Goods, Show more.

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 3.9x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 40x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 56x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 105%

Key risks
TPR key risks include [1] the challenge of maintaining brand relevance and addressing the varying performance across its brand portfolio, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 21%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%
3 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%
4 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.5 Bil
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Luxury Consumer Goods, Show more.
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 3.9x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 40x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 56x
8 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 105%
9 Key risks
TPR key risks include [1] the challenge of maintaining brand relevance and addressing the varying performance across its brand portfolio, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Tapestry (TPR) stock has gained about 15% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Tapestry reported robust second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, significantly surpassing analyst expectations and raising its full-year outlook. The company announced earnings per share (EPS) of $2.69 for the quarter ended February 5, 2026, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.49, or 22.27%. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.50 billion, outperforming analyst estimates of $2.29 billion and marking a 14.0% increase year-over-year. This strong performance led Tapestry to raise its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to over $7.75 billion and its EPS outlook to a range of $6.40 to $6.45.

2. The strong performance of the Coach brand was a significant catalyst for the stock's positive trend. Coach's revenue grew by 25% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Management anticipates high-teens percentage growth for Coach for the entire fiscal year 2026. This brand momentum was driven by broad-based strength, including double-digit growth in North America (+27%), Greater China (+37%), and Europe (+26%), along with accelerated direct-to-consumer growth and successful acquisition of new customers, particularly Gen Z.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.8% change in TPR stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 84.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120265012026Change
Stock Price ($)126.57142.7412.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,2087,5154.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.8%7.0%84.6%
P/E Multiple96.855.8-42.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2082041.7%
Cumulative Contribution12.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TPR12.8% 
Market (SPY)3.6%50.8%
Sector (XLY)-1.9%43.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 30.8% change in TPR stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 166.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120255012026Change
Stock Price ($)109.15142.7430.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,0117,5157.2%
Net Income Margin (%)2.6%7.0%166.0%
P/E Multiple124.355.8-55.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2092042.3%
Cumulative Contribution30.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TPR30.8% 
Market (SPY)5.5%46.7%
Sector (XLY)-0.7%44.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 105.0% change in TPR stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 189.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255012026Change
Stock Price ($)69.64142.74105.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7767,51510.9%
Net Income Margin (%)11.7%7.0%-40.8%
P/E Multiple19.255.8189.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2202047.7%
Cumulative Contribution105.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TPR105.0% 
Market (SPY)30.4%48.8%
Sector (XLY)21.2%43.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 277.7% change in TPR stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 416.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235012026Change
Stock Price ($)37.79142.74277.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,5947,51514.0%
Net Income Margin (%)12.7%7.0%-45.2%
P/E Multiple10.855.8416.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23920417.2%
Cumulative Contribution277.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
TPR277.7% 
Market (SPY)78.7%47.7%
Sector (XLY)64.4%45.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
TPR Return32%-3%0%83%99%14%430%
Peers Return18%-33%44%1%2%6%24%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%5%92%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
TPR Win Rate50%58%42%75%67%50% 
Peers Win Rate58%33%55%48%50%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
TPR Max Drawdown-2%-34%-28%-3%-7%-1% 
Peers Max Drawdown-8%-50%-18%-31%-39%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CPRI, RL, PVH, GIII, VFC. See TPR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/1/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventTPRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven86 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-14.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven36 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-36.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven99 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-17.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven280 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven238 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-61.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven161.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven239 days140 days

Compare to CPRI, RL, PVH, GIII, VFC

In The Past

Tapestry's stock fell -31.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 46.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventTPRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven86 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-36.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven99 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-34.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven238 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-61.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven161.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven239 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.9%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven855 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-21.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven122 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-22.5%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.1%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven1378 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-31.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven158 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven71 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-62.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven163.3%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven184 days1085 days

Compare to CPRI, RL, PVH, GIII, VFC

In The Past

Tapestry's stock fell -31.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 46.6% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Tapestry (TPR)

Tapestry, Inc. provides luxury accessories and branded lifestyle products in the United States, Japan, Greater China, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. The company offers women's accessories, including handbags, such as wallets, money pieces, wristlets, and cosmetic cases; novelty accessories comprising address books, time management and travel accessories, sketchbooks, and portfolios; and key rings and charms. It also provides bag collections, including business cases, computer bags, messenger-style bags, backpacks, and totes; small leather goods, such as wallets, card cases, travel organizers, and belts; and footwear, watches, sunglasses, novelty accessories, and ready-to-wear for men. In addition, the company offers women's footwear; sunglasses; bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings; fragrances and watches; women's seasonal lifestyle apparel collections that include outerwear and ready-to-wear, and cold weather accessories, which comprise gloves, scarves, and hats. Further, it provides footwear items; and housewares and home accessories for kids, such as fashion bedding and tableware; and stationery and gifts. Additionally, the company licenses rights to market and distribute its jewelry, eyewear, watches, fragrances, and tech accessories under the Coach brand; and fashion beddings, tableware and housewares, eyewear, watches, stationery and gifts, and tech accessories under the Kate Spade brand. As of July 3, 2021, it operated through a network of 939 Coach stores, 407 Kate Spade stores, and 104 Stuart Weitzman stores. The company sells its products through e-commerce sites and concession shop-in-shops, and wholesale customers, as well as through independent third-party distributors. The company was formerly known as Coach, Inc. and changed its name to Tapestry, Inc. in October 2017. Tapestry, Inc. was founded in 1941 and is based in New York, New York.

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Analogy 1: Think of it as a smaller, accessories-focused LVMH, specializing in popular American luxury brands such as Coach and Kate Spade.

Analogy 2: It's like a direct peer to Capri Holdings (Michael Kors, Versace), building a portfolio of accessible luxury fashion brands centered on handbags and footwear.

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  • Handbags & Women's Small Leather Goods: A wide array of women's handbags, wallets, wristlets, and cosmetic cases.
  • Men's Bags & Accessories: Includes business cases, backpacks, totes, men's wallets, and belts.
  • Footwear: A collection of shoes and other footwear items for both men and women.
  • Apparel: Women's seasonal lifestyle apparel collections, outerwear, ready-to-wear, and men's ready-to-wear.
  • Jewelry: Fashion accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings.
  • Watches: Timepieces offered for men and women under its brands.
  • Fragrances: Perfumes and colognes.
  • Eyewear: Sunglasses and other eyewear products.
  • Novelty & Tech Accessories: Items like address books, key rings, charms, and various tech-related accessories.
  • Home & Lifestyle Products: Housewares, home accessories, fashion bedding, tableware, stationery, and gifts.

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The public company Tapestry (symbol: TPR) primarily sells its luxury accessories and branded lifestyle products directly to **individual consumers** through its own retail stores, e-commerce sites, and concession shop-in-shops. While the company also uses wholesale customers and independent third-party distributors, these serve as channels to reach the end-user, who is an individual. Based on the company's product offerings and brand positioning, Tapestry serves up to three categories of individual customers:
  1. Luxury and Lifestyle Enthusiasts: This category includes discerning individuals who prioritize branded, high-quality, and stylish accessories, apparel, and footwear as part of their personal lifestyle. They possess the disposable income and appreciate the design, craftsmanship, and brand reputation of luxury goods from Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.
  2. Fashion-Forward Trend Adopters: This segment comprises consumers who are keenly aware of and influenced by contemporary fashion trends. They seek out stylish and on-trend designs, particularly appealing to the aesthetic offered by brands like Kate Spade and certain collections from Coach, for fashionable accessories and apparel.
  3. Gifting Purchasers: A significant portion of Tapestry's sales comes from individuals purchasing items as gifts for others. These customers value the perceived desirability, quality, and brand prestige of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman products (such as handbags, wallets, watches, and small accessories) for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries.

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Here is the management team for Tapestry, Inc.:

Joanne Crevoiserat, Chief Executive Officer
Joanne Crevoiserat was appointed CEO of Tapestry in October 2020, having previously served as CFO since August 2019. Prior to joining Tapestry, she held executive roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where she also served as CFO. She held senior management positions at Kohl's Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, and May Department Stores, including CFO of the Filene's, Foley's, and Famous-Barr brands. Under her leadership, Tapestry announced the acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited. She was previously a board member for At Home Group Inc. until that company's sale in July 2021.

Scott Roe, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Scott Roe was appointed CFO of Tapestry in June 2021 and took on the additional responsibility of COO in August 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in the consumer, retail, and apparel sectors. Before joining Tapestry, he spent over 25 years at VF Corporation, where he served as Chief Financial Officer since April 2015. Earlier in his career, in the early 1990s, he co-founded a paper recycling business.

Todd Kahn, Chief Executive Officer & Brand President, Coach
Todd Kahn was appointed CEO and Brand President of Coach in April 2021, having served as interim CEO and Brand President since July 2020. He joined Coach in January 2008 and has held various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Chief Legal Officer, Company Secretary, and President & Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to joining Coach, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sean John from 2004 to 2007, and President and Chief Operating Officer at Accessory Network Group for two years.

Eva Erdmann, Chief Executive Officer & Brand President, Kate Spade
Eva Erdmann leads all aspects of the Kate Spade New York business, focusing on brand building, accelerating global growth, and innovation. She joined Tapestry in July 2022 as President, Kate Spade Brand and was promoted to CEO & Brand President of Kate Spade in June 2023. Prior to Tapestry, she served as Global President for EDWIN Europe, a denim brand, and before that, held leadership roles at Tommy Hilfiger, including Managing Director of Tommy Jeans and Vice President of Global Business Development and Strategy.

David L. Casey, Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer
David L. Casey was appointed Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer of Tapestry, effective May 2022. In this newly created role, he is responsible for shaping and delivering Tapestry's Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity strategy and overseeing its social impact efforts globally. Casey joined Tapestry from CVS Health, where he was Senior Vice President, Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer, and also served as president of the CVS Health Employee Relief Fund. Earlier, he was Vice President, Workplace Culture and Chief Diversity Officer at Anthem. He is also an eight-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

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Here are the key risks to Tapestry's business:

  1. Exposure to Economic Cycles and Consumer Spending: Tapestry's financial performance is highly susceptible to broader macroeconomic fluctuations, including economic downturns, recessions, and inflationary pressures. Changes in consumer confidence and discretionary spending on luxury accessories and lifestyle products can significantly impact sales and profitability.
  2. Intense Competition and Shifting Consumer Preferences: The luxury fashion industry is characterized by intense competition and rapid changes in consumer preferences and fashion trends. Tapestry must continuously innovate and adapt to remain relevant, and a failure to anticipate or respond effectively to these shifts, including challenges within specific brands like Kate Spade, could lead to decreased brand loyalty and sales.
  3. Global Trade Tensions and Tariffs: Tapestry faces risks associated with international trade disputes, the imposition of new or increased tariffs, and other changes to trade agreements. These factors can lead to increased costs, pressure on gross margins, and disruptions in its supply chain and international sales, particularly given its diversified global manufacturing and market presence.

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The clear emerging threat to Tapestry is the significant and growing luxury resale market. Platforms such as The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, and Fashionphile have professionalized and scaled the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury goods, including handbags, footwear, and accessories from brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. This trend offers consumers an alternative, often more affordable and sustainable, pathway to access luxury brands without purchasing new items. The expansion and legitimization of the resale market directly compete for consumer discretionary spending that would otherwise go towards new products, potentially impacting Tapestry's sales volume and pricing power in the primary market.

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Tapestry, Inc. (TPR) operates in several luxury product categories, addressing substantial global and regional markets.

Luxury Handbags

  • The global luxury handbags market was valued at approximately USD 33.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 60.42 billion by 2034.
  • In the U.S., the luxury handbag market size was estimated at USD 11.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 15.07 billion by 2030.

Luxury Footwear

  • The global luxury footwear market size was approximately USD 38.66 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach around USD 76.34 billion by 2034.
  • The U.S. luxury footwear market size was approximately USD 8.31 billion in 2024 and is expected to be worth around USD 16.56 billion by 2034.

Luxury Apparel (Ready-to-Wear)

  • The global luxury apparel market size was valued at USD 103.08 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 180.16 billion by 2033.
  • The U.S. luxury fashion market, which includes apparel, is projected to be valued at USD 22.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 35.8 billion by 2033.

Premium Handbags and Accessories (Overall Market for Tapestry)

  • Tapestry itself notes that the global premium handbags and accessories market is projected to reach USD 105 billion by fiscal year 2025.

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Tapestry, Inc. (TPR) anticipates several key drivers for its revenue growth over the next two to three years, primarily centered on its "Amplify" growth strategy introduced in September 2025. These drivers include: * **Customer Acquisition and Engagement, with a focus on Gen Z:** Tapestry aims to build emotional connections with consumers and drive new customer acquisition, particularly targeting Gen Z to foster brand loyalty and lifetime value. Coach, one of Tapestry's core brands, has already seen success with younger shoppers, with Gen Z accounting for approximately one-third of 3.7 million new customers in a recent quarter. * **Product Innovation and Lifestyle Category Expansion:** The company plans to fuel fashion innovation and product excellence, prioritizing its core handbags and leather goods. Additionally, Tapestry intends to expand into targeted lifestyle categories such as footwear across its brands, scale men's bags, and broaden gifting and entry-point offerings for Kate Spade. * **Strategic Geographic Expansion, particularly in Asia and Europe:** Tapestry is doubling down on expansion in Mainland China and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with plans for new store openings and high-productivity remodels in Tier 2/3 Chinese cities and travel retail through fiscal years 2025–2026. Coach has recently demonstrated double-digit growth in these regions. Europe is also identified as a market with strong traction and significant growth potential. * **Enhanced Omni-channel and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Capabilities:** The company is focused on delivering compelling omni-channel experiences to reach customers across all shopping touchpoints, both online and in physical stores. This includes increasing DTC penetration through localized assortments, buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) options, ship-from-store services, and selective marketplace partnerships. * **Brand Elevation and Optimized Pricing Strategy:** Tapestry is working to maintain and increase average unit retail (AUR) prices for its core leather goods, coupled with efforts to preserve the brand elevation of Coach and implement tighter outlet assortments. This strategy aims to improve gross margins and drive revenue quality through strong pricing discipline and reduced promotional activity.

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Share Repurchases

  • Tapestry announced a new $3 billion share repurchase authorization on September 10, 2025, which replaced a prior program from November 2021.
  • In November 2024, the company executed a $2 billion Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) program, initially receiving 28.4 million shares.
  • Tapestry plans to return approximately $3 billion in common stock through share repurchases cumulatively from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2028.

Share Issuance

  • Tapestry's shares outstanding have generally declined over the past few years, with 0.223 billion shares outstanding in 2025, a 4.59% decline from 2024, and 0.233 billion shares in 2024, a 3.36% decline from 2023.
  • While there are instances of restricted stock units (RSUs) being granted to executives, such as 10,009 RSUs to the CEO on August 18, 2025, the overall trend reflects a reduction in outstanding shares.

Outbound Investments

  • Tapestry strategically divested its Stuart Weitzman brand for $105 million, a move aimed at sharpening its focus on the core brands of Coach and Kate Spade.
  • The company continued to invest in its brands, teams, and platforms for long-term growth, with SG&A expenses increasing by 3% year-over-year in fiscal 2025, primarily due to higher marketing spend for brand-building initiatives.
  • Tapestry is investing in its "Amplify" growth strategy, which focuses on building emotional connections with consumers, fueling fashion innovation, and delivering compelling experiences to drive global growth.

Capital Expenditures

  • Tapestry's capital expenditures averaged $125.1 million for the fiscal years ending July 2021 to 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were $116 million in 2021, $93.9 million in 2022, $184.2 million in 2023, $108.9 million in 2024, and $122.7 million in 2025.
  • For Fiscal Year 2025, expected capital expenditures were approximately $170 million to $190 million, with about two-thirds allocated to store-related investments and the remainder for digital and IT.

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Financials

TPRCPRIRLPVHGIIIVFCMedian
NameTapestry Capri Ralph La.PVH G-III Ap.VF  
Mkt Price142.7419.63362.2191.6431.5419.0161.59
Mkt Cap29.12.422.14.21.37.45.8
Rev LTM7,5154,3267,8338,9502,9579,5837,674
Op Inc LTM1,57061,254656157511584
FCF LTM1,643-134694538264310424
FCF 3Y Avg1,265156843615367603609
CFO LTM1,785-191,131680299467574
CFO 3Y Avg1,3932961,109797401765781

Growth & Margins

TPRCPRIRLPVHGIIIVFCMedian
NameTapestry Capri Ralph La.PVH G-III Ap.VF  
Rev Chg LTM10.9%7.7%12.7%3.4%-7.0%-0.3%5.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.5%-8.3%6.9%-0.2%-2.8%-6.2%-1.5%
Rev Chg Q14.0%-4.0%12.2%5.6%-8.1%1.5%3.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.3%-1.0%3.5%1.5%-2.2%0.4%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM32.6%-96.4%31.7%-10.2%-48.0%67.7%10.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg13.8%-70.2%20.0%-3.7%-7.8%-9.0%-5.7%
Op Mgn LTM20.9%0.1%16.0%7.3%5.3%5.3%6.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.7%4.1%13.8%8.2%8.0%4.8%8.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.2%-1.1%0.8%-0.1%-1.9%0.4%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM23.8%-0.4%14.4%7.6%10.1%4.9%8.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.7%6.5%15.6%8.9%13.0%7.8%11.0%
FCF/Rev LTM21.9%-3.1%8.9%6.0%8.9%3.2%7.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.9%3.5%11.9%6.9%11.9%6.1%9.4%

Valuation

TPRCPRIRLPVHGIIIVFCMedian
NameTapestry Capri Ralph La.PVH G-III Ap.VF  
Mkt Cap29.12.422.14.21.37.45.8
P/S3.90.52.80.50.40.80.7
P/Op Inc18.6392.117.76.48.514.516.1
P/EBIT40.4392.118.517.211.913.217.8
P/E55.8-4.724.1166.619.833.328.7
P/CFO16.3-123.819.66.24.415.911.1
Total Yield2.9%-21.4%5.1%0.7%5.1%4.9%3.9%
Dividend Yield1.1%0.0%1.0%0.1%0.0%1.9%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.2%4.8%6.3%14.0%29.3%8.1%8.6%
D/E0.10.60.11.00.20.70.4
Net D/E0.10.50.00.9-0.10.50.3

Returns

TPRCPRIRLPVHGIIIVFCMedian
NameTapestry Capri Ralph La.PVH G-III Ap.VF  
1M Rtn-1.1%9.2%2.6%19.7%14.0%12.4%10.8%
3M Rtn12.8%-13.0%2.8%47.0%7.9%-2.5%5.3%
6M Rtn30.8%-5.4%13.9%17.1%18.3%36.8%17.7%
12M Rtn105.4%30.4%63.2%33.6%26.0%60.0%46.8%
3Y Rtn287.5%-50.7%238.4%9.5%109.4%-5.0%59.4%
1M Excs Rtn-11.1%-0.7%-7.4%9.7%4.1%2.4%0.8%
3M Excs Rtn8.6%-17.2%-1.4%42.8%3.7%-6.6%1.1%
6M Excs Rtn22.3%-13.0%6.2%9.0%9.0%27.1%9.0%
12M Excs Rtn75.1%0.7%33.1%3.3%-3.9%33.9%18.2%
3Y Excs Rtn206.5%-130.8%161.7%-67.4%28.6%-85.2%-19.4%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Coach5,0954,9604,9214,2533,526
Kate Spade1,3341,4191,4461,2101,150
Stuart Weitzman242282318283286
Total6,6716,6616,6845,7464,961


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Coach1,6511,5301,4741,312589
Kate Spade133115157108-99
Stuart Weitzman-21-72-9-621
Unallocated corporate expenses-622-466-457-444-420
Total1,1401,1721,176968-551


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Unallocated corporate8,4562,0111,962  
Kate Spade2,4692,5972,6412,7072,769
Coach2,2382,2722,3922,5142,617
Stuart Weitzman233236269299305
Unallocated corporate expenses   2,8632,233
Total13,3967,1177,2658,3827,924


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$142.74 
Market Cap ($ Bil)29.1 
First Trading Date10/06/2000 
Distance from 52W High-10.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$147.29$123.79
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-3.1%15.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility40.9%39.0%
Downside Capture0.760.57
Upside Capture151.64158.08
Correlation (SPY)50.5%49.0%
TPR Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.921.551.371.341.521.21
Up Beta2.211.962.051.702.101.32
Down Beta0.371.280.691.091.341.41
Up Capture84%108%161%177%211%168%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days11193368145391
Down Capture362%173%100%103%101%96%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days11243157107360

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TPR
TPR105.6%38.9%1.94-
Sector ETF (XLY)21.3%18.8%0.9043.4%
Equity (SPY)30.6%12.5%1.8848.8%
Gold (GLD)39.5%27.2%1.203.5%
Commodities (DBC)51.5%17.9%2.20-20.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.1%13.5%0.6731.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.2%42.1%-0.3620.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TPR
TPR28.7%39.9%0.74-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.7%23.8%0.2455.3%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5955.1%
Gold (GLD)20.5%17.9%0.945.7%
Commodities (DBC)14.3%19.1%0.6110.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.5%18.8%0.0943.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.4%56.1%0.3523.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with TPR
TPR16.7%44.0%0.51-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.7%22.0%0.5356.9%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7157.4%
Gold (GLD)13.6%15.9%0.711.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%17.7%0.4618.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2448.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.9%1.0717.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity12.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 33120265.8%
Average Daily Volume1.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity204.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/5/202610.2%19.1%11.3%
11/6/2025-9.6%-4.9%7.7%
8/14/2025-15.7%-12.9%-5.9%
5/8/20253.7%11.4%6.1%
2/6/202512.0%16.0%2.5%
11/7/20243.6%3.0%25.8%
8/1/2024-2.3%-9.5%1.1%
5/9/20243.6%9.5%12.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161816
# Negative868
Median Positive4.1%9.8%16.3%
Median Negative-6.5%-11.2%-8.9%
Max Positive15.5%20.1%36.1%
Max Negative-15.9%-17.5%-21.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/14/202510-K
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/15/202410-K
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/17/202310-K
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/18/202210-K
03/31/202205/12/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 2/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue 7.75 Bil 6.2% RaisedGuidance: 7.30 Bil for 2026
2026 Operating Margin 1.8% 260.0%1.3%RaisedGuidance: 0.5% for 2026
2026 EPS6.46.426.4516.3% RaisedGuidance: 5.53 for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow 1.50 Bil 15.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.30 Bil for 2026
2026 Net Interest Expense 65.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 65.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax Rate 17.0% -5.6%-1.0%LoweredGuidance: 18.0% for 2026
2026 Weighted Average Diluted Share Count 211.00 Mil -0.5% LoweredGuidance: 212.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Dividends 1.6   Higher New
2026 Share Repurchases 1.20 Bil   Higher New

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 11/6/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue 7.30 Bil 1.4% RaisedGuidance: 7.20 Bil for 2026
2026 EPS5.455.535.62.8% RaisedGuidance: 5.38 for 2026
2026 Net Interest Expense 65.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 65.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax Rate 18.0% 0 AffirmedGuidance: 18.0% for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow 1.30 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.30 Bil for 2026

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Dadlani, ManeshVP, Controller and PAODirectSell3042026156.05975152,1492,730,875Form
2Greco, Thomas DirectSell2182026154.4414,2452,199,9983,289,881Form
3Kahn, ToddCEO and Brand President, CoachDirectSell2112026151.3439,8156,025,59918,248,265Form
4Kulikowsky, DeniseChief People OfficerDirectSell12052025115.1758367,1442,221,053Form
5Kulikowsky, DeniseChief People OfficerDirectSell12012025110.191,671184,1332,058,634Form

TPR Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

ACCUMULATE (Score 7-8)

CONVICTION RATIONALE

The score of 7 (ACCUMULATE) reflects a high-quality business that is executing exceptionally well and widening its competitive moat. However, the valuation already reflects much of this success, resulting in a balanced risk/reward profile. The company is a solid holding, and we would look to accumulate shares on any pullbacks caused by short-term market noise rather than a fundamental thesis change.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
Primary: Quality Compounder / Stalwart, Secondary: Transition / Profit Pivot

The business is primarily driven by the 'Stalwart' Coach brand, which exhibits high margins, pricing power, and brand equity (70% weighting). However, the corporate entity is in a 'Transition' phase, refocusing on organic growth and shareholder returns after a failed acquisition and divesting a brand, while also attempting to turn around the Kate Spade segment (30% weighting).

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INVESTMENT THESIS
Coach Brand Revenue Acceleration & Margin Expansion

The investment thesis is centered on the accelerating growth and superior profitability of the Coach brand, which accounts for over 80% of revenue. This resurgence, driven by successful product innovation and strong traction with younger consumers, is fueling significant revenue beats, operating margin expansion, and upward revisions to full-year guidance, creating a powerful EPS growth engine.

Mechanism: Tapestry captures value through a mix-shift towards its highest margin brand (Coach), exercising pricing power (increasing Average Unit Retail), and driving high-margin direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. This combination leads to gross margin expansion and operating leverage, directly boosting profitability and free cash flow.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Coach brand revenue surged +25% YoY in Q2 FY2026, dramatically outpacing guidance and the broader market.
  • Company-level non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 390 basis points to 28.8% in Q2 FY2026, demonstrating significant pricing power and efficiency.
  • Management raised the full-year FY2026 revenue outlook to >$7.75B (+11% YoY), citing the compounding impact of its 'Amplify' growth strategy.
  • Acquired 3.7 million new customers in Q2 FY2026, with about one-third being Gen Z, indicating strong brand momentum with a key demographic.
PRIMARY RISK
Kate Spade Brand Deterioration & Single-Brand Dependency

The primary friction is the heavy reliance on the Coach brand for all growth and profitability, creating a significant concentration risk. This is exacerbated by the persistent and accelerating decline of the Kate Spade brand, which acts as a drag on overall performance and highlights the company's struggle to manage a multi-brand portfolio effectively. A deceleration at Coach would be a thesis-killer as there is no other growth engine.

Mechanism: If the Coach brand's momentum falters due to fashion cycle shifts or execution missteps, the company's overall growth would decelerate sharply. The continued revenue decline at Kate Spade (-14% in Q2 FY26) erodes total company revenue and consumes management attention and capital that could otherwise be focused on the core growth engine.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Kate Spade brand revenue declined 14% YoY in Q2 FY2026, a sharp contrast to Coach's growth.
  • Full-year FY2026 guidance projects a continued high-single-digit decline for Kate Spade.
  • Coach brand constitutes approximately 82% of current revenue, making Tapestry's financial results highly sensitive to its performance.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Threshold Rationale
Coach Brand Revenue Growth YoY> 15%This is the primary engine of the entire company. Sustained growth well above the market average is essential to the thesis and justifies the premium valuation.
Non-GAAP Operating Margin YoY ChangePositive ExpansionContinued margin expansion proves the company's pricing power and operational efficiency gains are durable, which is key to driving EPS growth faster than revenue growth.
Inventory Growth vs. Revenue GrowthInventory growth must be lower than revenue growthA divergence where inventory grows slower than sales (as seen in Q2) is a strong leading indicator of healthy demand, strong sell-through, and future gross margin strength.
Core Investment Debate

Coach's Hyper-Growth vs. Single-Brand Dependency

BULL VIEW

Coach's resurgence is durable, taking market share and attracting Gen Z. This high-margin engine's growth overwhelms weakness elsewhere, fueling significant EPS beats and justifying a premium valuation.

CORE TENSION

Can the Coach brand's massive momentum (+25% YoY growth) solely carry the company, or will the deteriorating Kate Spade brand (-14% YoY) and concentration risk eventually fracture the thesis?


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
BULLISH

The latest data from Q2 FY2026 shows Coach brand revenue surging +25% YoY, while Kate Spade revenue declined 14%, confirming the bull stance that Coach's strength is overwhelming the portfolio's weakness.

BEAR VIEW

The entire investment case rests on one brand's fashion cycle. Any deceleration in Coach's growth would be a thesis-killer, as there is no other internal growth engine to offset it.

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
Early May 2026
Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call
Watch: Watch for Coach brand revenue growth to exceed the +25% YoY baseline established in Q2. Any deceleration below 20% would be a major negative signal.
Mid-August 2026
Q4 FY2026 Earnings and FY2027 Guidance
Watch: Initial FY2027 revenue and EPS guidance. The key is whether management projects continued double-digit growth, confirming the durability of the 'Amplify' strategy.
Next 3-6 Months
Renewed US-China Trade Tariff Implementation
Watch: Official announcement from the USTR or China's MOFCOM of new tariffs on consumer goods, particularly handbags. The company previously guided to a $160M headwind.
Ongoing (Monthly)
Monthly US Consumer Spending Data
Watch: Monitor US Census Bureau retail sales reports (ex-auto, ex-gas). If the 'control group' number shows a negative trend, it signals a consumer slowdown.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
Oct 24, 2025
Blocked Acquisition of Capri Holdings
Details: The FTC successfully blocked Tapestry's attempted $8.5 billion acquisition of competitor Capri Holdings. This forced a strategic pivot back to organic growth. The market reaction was flat (0.23%).
0.23%
$114.00 -> $114.26
Nov 6, 2025
Q1 FY2026 Earnings Report
Details: Reported revenue of $1.7B (+13% YoY) and Non-GAAP EPS of $1.38, beating estimates. Coach brand grew 22%. Despite the beat, the stock plummeted -9.61% on the day.
-9.61%
$108.63 -> $98.20
Feb 10, 2026
Insider Selling
Details: CFO Scott A. Roe sold 44,290 shares for approximately $6.76 million following the strong earnings report. The stock reaction was muted (-0.95%).
-0.95%
$154.23 -> $152.77
Feb 5, 2026
Q2 FY2026 Earnings & Guidance Raise
Details: Reported a major beat with revenue up 14% to $2.5B and EPS of $2.69 vs $2.20 estimate. Coach brand soared 25%. Raised FY26 outlook, causing stock to surge +6.22%.
+6.22%
$142.80 -> $151.69
Risk Management
Position Sizing

4% - 6%

NORMAL

Stock trades with explosive volatility at 3.25x the S&P 500. While fundamentals are strong with Bullish sentiment and a widening moat, the volatility regime is too high for an aggressive position. Therefore, we cap size at Normal (4-6%) to manage drawdown risk.

Diversification Alternatives
PRDO
SECTOR

Unlike TPR's heavy reliance on Coach, Prada has a dual-engine growth story with its namesake brand and the surging Miu Miu, which strongly resonates with Gen Z, reducing single-brand dependency.

Core Thesis: A premier European luxury house with superior brand equity and pricing power, benefiting from a successful creative refresh and the explosive growth of its Miu Miu brand.
BIRK
SECTOR

Birkenstock's core value proposition is comfort and durability, making it less susceptible to the fast-fashion cycles that pose a long-term risk to TPR's more trend-driven handbag business.

Core Thesis: An iconic footwear brand with a deep functional moat, high pricing power, and a loyal customer base, driving a successful shift towards a higher-margin direct-to-consumer model.
How Is The Market Pricing TPR?

Tapestry is evolving from a multi-brand holding company into a streamlined, high-margin growth engine driven almost entirely by the Coach brand's resurgence, while actively working to turn around the lagging Kate Spade brand.

Filter all news through the lens of Coach's continued brand momentum and the operational turnaround at Kate Spade.

What will confirm the thesis

Coach brand revenue growth exceeding +20% YoY; sustained gross margin expansion above 75%; successful new customer acquisition, especially among Gen Z consumers; evidence of Kate Spade returning to profitable growth ahead of FY2027 target. [5, 2]

What will damage the thesis

Deceleration in Coach's growth rate; erosion of gross margins due to increased promotional activity; failure to stabilize revenue at Kate Spade; significant downturn in consumer spending in North America or Greater China. [7]

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Short-term fluctuations in Japanese market performance; minor changes to the share repurchase program; failed M&A attempts like the Capri Holdings deal, which is now resolved. [11, 12]

Repricing Catalyst

The 'Amplify' growth strategy, presented at the September 2025 Investor Day, which focuses on driving durable, mid-single-digit revenue growth and operating margin expansion to over 22% by FY2028, primarily fueled by the Coach brand's momentum and a targeted $10 billion long-term revenue ambition for that brand. [2, 35]

What TPR Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on Q2 FY2026 Earnings Press Release, Feb 05 2026
Coach Brand Handbags & Accessories
$6.4B TTM (82% of Total) · 75.5% Margin
What It Is

Handbags (Tabby, Rogue, Cassie), small leather goods, footwear, and ready-to-wear apparel sold under the Coach brand.

Who Pays & How

Global consumers, particularly in North America (64% of total TPR revenue) and Greater China, pay for the brand's reputation of quality, craftsmanship, and 'expressive luxury' status at an accessible price point. [11, 4]

Per-unit sale to consumer via Directly Operated Stores (~930 globally) and e-commerce. [16]
Competition
Capri Holdings (Michael Kors)
Michael Kors is the primary direct rival in accessible-luxury handbags, competing on price and distribution. [39]
Coach possesses stronger brand heat, particularly with Gen Z, and superior pricing power, evidenced by higher margins and a lower promotional cadence. [39]
Kate Spade Brand Lifestyle Products
$1.3B TTM (17% of Total) · 75.5% Margin
What It Is

Handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, and apparel with a 'joyful' and whimsical aesthetic.

Who Pays & How

Consumers seeking a colorful, feminine lifestyle brand. The brand is currently undergoing a strategic reset to move away from heavy discounting and re-establish brand desire.

Per-unit sale to consumer via Directly Operated Stores (~360 globally) and e-commerce. [16]
Competition
Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren (RL)
Competitors have a clearer brand positioning and more consistent execution in the accessible luxury lifestyle space.
Kate Spade has a unique, well-defined brand DNA ('joyful,' 'whimsical') that can be leveraged to reconnect with its core customer base. [4, 31]
TPR Evolution: Price Return by Era
1941–2000 · The Coach Workshop Era
From Manhattan Loft to American Icon
Founded as a family-run workshop in Manhattan, Coach built a reputation for quality, durable leather goods inspired by the design of a baseball glove. [13] Designer Bonnie Cashin's introduction of colorful designs and hardware in the 1960s expanded the brand into women's handbags, establishing it as a staple of American accessible luxury. [13] The company was acquired by Sara Lee Corporation in 1985 and spun out in a 2000 IPO. [13]
2001–2016 · Global Expansion & Retail Focus
Building a Global Retail Footprint
Following its IPO, Coach aggressively expanded its retail presence, opening flagship stores and building a strong network in North American malls and in Japan, a highly profitable market. This era was defined by a shift from a wholesale-led model to a direct-to-consumer powerhouse, driving significant revenue growth and brand recognition globally. [13] In 2015, the company made its first major acquisition, buying luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman for $574 million. [23]
2017–2024 · The House of Brands Experiment
Building 'Tapestry' and Navigating M&A
In 2017, Coach, Inc. acquired Kate Spade for $2.4 billion and rebranded the parent company to Tapestry, Inc. to reflect its new multi-brand strategy. [12, 23] This period was marked by efforts to integrate the new brands and create a synergistic platform model. The era culminated in a failed $8.5 billion bid to acquire competitor Capri Holdings in 2023-2024, which was blocked by the FTC, forcing a strategic pivot back towards organic growth. [12]
2025-Present · Amplify & Refocus
Doubling Down on the Coach Growth Engine +160% (in the past year as of Sep 2025) [24]
Following the divestiture of Stuart Weitzman and the blocked Capri deal, Tapestry launched its 'Amplify' strategy in late 2025. [2, 34] This marks a refocus on organic growth, powered by the resurgent, high-margin Coach brand, a turnaround effort at Kate Spade, and a disciplined plan to return significant capital ($4 billion by FY28) to shareholders. [2, 24]
Market Is In Wait-and-See Mode
Price structure is showing early stress, with SMA alignment beginning to break down. Relative to SPY: Performance in line with the broader market with no relative edge or drag in current window. Volume and momentum are deeply bearish. The sustained distribution is evident across multiple volume metrics. Earnings history is strongly validating. The market rewarded the print and institutional follow-through confirms thesis re-rating is underway.
① Structure
-1
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
-3
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
+3
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
-1 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Potential Bottoming · -
2 Momentum Decelerating
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Neutral Relative Strength
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Neutral / Mixed
5 Volatility Normal
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Falling
7 Earnings Reaction History Inconsistent
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars