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Kontoor Brands delivered solid Q2 earnings, beating on adjusted EPS while revenue met expectations—thanks largely to Helly Hansen integration boosting margins through smarter inventory and less discounting. Though they slashed full-year guidance due to anticipated headwinds, operating margins surged year-over-year. Analysts probed Helly Hansen’s performance in a slow season and Lee divestiture impact, with management emphasizing operational discipline and supply chain gains to keep Helly Hansen profitable. A major retail expansion is coming: Helly Hansen products hit Dick’s Sporting Goods in October, fueling their DTC push. Ahead, the focus shifts to retail channel success, margin momentum, and reinvesting Lee proceeds into buybacks and debt reduction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f99e4d93ee2c920

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