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Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeds estimates at $856 million in Q2 FY26
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November 4, 2025
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeded estimates and totalled $856 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The business’ net loss rose to $34 million, compared to net income of $42 million a year prior.
“We are encouraged by our second quarter results,” said the company’s chairman and CEO John D Idol in a release posted on the business’ website on November 4. “Trends continued to improve sequentially, which resulted in revenue, gross margin, and operating income exceeding our expectations. This performance demonstrates the progress we are making as we execute against our strategic initiatives to energise our fashion luxury houses.”
The business’ revenue dropped by 4.2% year on year in constant currency terms (-2.5% on a reported basis) and its loss from operations totalled $12 million in the quarter ending September 27. Capri Holdings’ gross profit totalled $522 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year and the reported gross margin was 61%, compared to $547 million and 62.3% a year prior. Tariffs negatively impacted the gross margin rate by approximately 130 basis points, according to the business, and a higher than anticipated effective tax rate versus its original guidance negatively impacted adjusted net income by $24 million.
Capri Holdings’ brand Michael Kors’ revenue decreased by 1.8% on a reported basis and 3.3% on a constant currency basis in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year, totalling $725 million. The label’s gross profit was $430 million in the second quarter, compared to $451 million a year earlier.
The business’ label Jimmy Choo’s revenue totalled $131 million in the past quarter, representing a year on year drop of 6.4% on a reported basis and 9.3% on a constant currency basis. The luxury brand’s gross profit was $92 million in the second quarter this fiscal, compared to $96 million in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.
“With the Versace sale expected to close in our fiscal third quarter, we are now fully focused on the growth of our two iconic brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo,” said Idol. “We plan to use the proceeds of the sale to repay the majority of our debt, substantially strengthening our balance sheet and providing greater financial flexibility to both invest in our growth as well as return capital to shareholders in the future. Given the encouraging signs of stabilisation across our business and our planned reduction in debt levels, our Board of Directors has authorised a new $1 billion share repurchase program which the Company expects to begin implementing in fiscal 2027.”
In its outlook for the full 2026 financial year, Capri Holdings expects to see its total revenue sit in the range of $3.375 billion and $3.45 billion with an operating income of around $100 million. The business forecasts total revenue of $2.8 billion to $2.875 billion for the Michael Kors brand and $565 million to $575 million for Jimmy Choo for the full financial year.
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EU apparel imports slump 15.48% YoY in Jan; Bangladesh hardest hit
This was driven by an 8.36-per cent YoY decline in import volume and a 7.76-per cent YoY decrease in average unit prices.
The EU’s apparel imports fell by 15.48 per cent YoY in January to €7.03 billion, according to Eurostat.
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU fell to €1.43 billion in January—a 25.25-per cent drop in value.
China remained the top exporter of apparel to the EU (€2.22 billion), but still saw a 6.9-per cent decline YoY in value.
India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia also remained in negative territory.
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the bloc fell to €1.43 billion in January—a sharp 25.25-per cent drop in value. It saw a 17.49-per cent YoY decrease in the quantity of goods shipped, coupled with a 9.41 per cent drop in the unit price per kilogram.
China remained the top exporter of apparel to the EU (€2.22 billion), but still saw a 6.9-per cent decline YoY in value. Its unit prices dropped by 8.01 per cent YoY, while its export volume grew a bit by 1.21 per cent YoY.
Turkey faced a severe hit with a 29.12-per cent YoY decrease in apparel export value to the EU in the month, totaling €619.98 million.
Other countries like India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Cambodia remained in negative territory, reflecting a broad-based slowdown in the European fashion retail market.
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EU gains meet a harsh reality in India: War, rupee, energy shock
India’s textile outlook is turning structurally complex.
The EU pact targets ~99.5 per cent trade coverage with phased duty relief, while rupee weakness supports exports.
However, crude volatility, >80 per cent import energy dependence, polyester cost inflation and US market softness (≈28 per cent share) are fragmenting performance, reinforcing a shift towards cotton-led, EU-focused exporters.
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Hainan free trade port crosses $11.6 bn trade in 100 days
Official data showed that 186 transactions were completed under the zero-tariff policy, covering goods worth nearly ¥1.7 billion (~$236 million), reflecting a 1.46-fold rise compared to the previous year. The policy also resulted in duty exemptions totalling ¥271 million (~$37.6 million).
The figures were released at a press conference held ahead of the 100-day milestone of the policy’s implementation.
Hainan Free Trade Port recorded trade exceeding ¥80 billion (~$11.6 billion) in its first 100 days of special customs operations, up 32.9 per cent YoY.
A total of 186 zero-tariff transactions were completed, covering goods worth ¥1.7 billion (~$236 million), while duties worth ¥271 million (~$37.6 million) were exempted, reflecting strong early momentum.
Launched on December 18, the island-wide special customs operations aim to facilitate smoother entry of overseas goods, expand the scope of zero-tariff items, and create a more business-friendly trade environment.
Positioned as the world’s largest free trade port by area, Hainan FTP is expected to play a strategic role in advancing China’s trade liberalisation and economic openness.
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