Observed Signal · Jun 5, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail Dive · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
PVH Lowers Guidance as Iran War Hits EMEA Sales
PVH, the parent company of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.0 billion (up 2% year-over-year) but revised its full-year outlook to approximately flat after factoring in prolonged effects from the Middle East conflict. CEO Stefan Larsson said weaker wholesale demand in the Middle East, reduced tourism and macro pressures in Turkey, and broader lower consumer sentiment across EMEA are weighing on the region, which represents nearly 47% of PVH’s revenue. The company now expects Q2 2026 revenue to decline 3–4% year-over-year, and its shares fell about 20% to $78.16, leaving a market cap near $3.6 billion. PVH also updated tariff assumptions, including a negative impact from a blended 15% tariff rate and an approximately $100 million EBIT benefit from tariff refunds.
Public earnings and guidance revision from a major global apparel company shows geopolitical conflict materially affecting EMEA demand, tariffs, wholesale and DTC performance — relevant to retail, supply-chain, and marketing planning across the industry.
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- PVH posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.0 billion, up 2% year over year.
- PVH revised full-year 2026 outlook to approximately flat, down from a prior forecast of slight growth.
- PVH forecast Q2 2026 revenue to decline between 3% and 4% year over year.
- PVH shares fell about 20% to $78.16, leaving the company with a roughly $3.6 billion market capitalization.
- CEO Stefan Larsson said prolonged effects of the Middle East conflict are putting increasing pressure on PVH’s EMEA business (nearly 47% of revenue).
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