Reported results
- Net sales increased 3.5% to $1.481 billion; on a constant currency basis, net sales increased 2.8%
- Gross margin was 60.5% compared to 56.2% in the prior year period
- Operating income was $389.5 million compared to $326.5 million
- Diluted earnings per share was $2.31 compared to $1.82, including a $0.28 benefit related to IEEPA tariff net refunds received
- HOKA brand net sales increased 6.8% to $677.2 million; UGG brand net sales increased 3.5% to $786.4 million
- Company repurchased $299.3 million of shares in Q2 FY 2027; fiscal year-to-date repurchases totaled $637.5 million
Guidance
- Full year FY 2027 net consolidated sales expected in the range of $5.700 billion to $5.725 billion
- Full year FY 2027 gross margin expected to be approximately 58.5%
- Full year FY 2027 SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales expected to be approximately 35.5%
- Full year FY 2027 operating margin expected to be approximately 23%
- Full year FY 2027 effective tax rate still expected to be approximately 23%
- Full year FY 2027 diluted earnings per share expected in the range of $7.80 to $7.95, including an approximate $0.52 benefit related to IEEPA tariff net refunds
Notes
Q2 FY 2027 results included $46.0 million in IEEPA tariff net refunds plus $3.0 million in associated interest, providing approximately 310 basis points benefit to both gross margin and operating margin. Full year FY 2027 guidance includes $87.9 million in IEEPA tariff net refunds plus $4.7 million in associated interest received through October 8, 2026, providing approximately 150 basis points benefit to gross margin and operating margin. EPS guidance assumes repurchase of shares with a value equal to $1.0 billion. Net sales in prior year comparisons include declines related to the phase-out of Koolaburra brand standalone operations.
Price and volatility reaction
The stock moved -4.9% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -15.9 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).
| Measure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Close before release | 85.28 | 2026-10-22 |
| Close after release | 81.09 | 2026-10-23 |
| Realised move | -4.9% | close to close |
| 30d ATM IV change | -15.9 vol pts | constant-maturity series, not the front expiry |
Source
The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-22 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.
