• VF Corporation management commentary attributed fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenue growth of 1% to gains at The North Face, Timberland and Altra.
• Gross margin expanded 290 basis points to 55.4%, reflecting lower product costs, pricing, integrated business planning and favorable foreign exchange.
• Operating income reached $364 million, nearly $50 million above guidance; roughly half the beat reflected spending shifted into the third quarter.
• Vans revenue fell 9.8% amid wholesale weakness, despite global direct-to-consumer growth for the first time in almost five years.
• Earnings per share rose over 40% to $0.70, primarily driven by operating income growth, with lower interest expense also contributing.

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