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- **Revenue Beat**: Q2 $1.43B (+9% YoY), FY26 guidance $5.35B (+9%).
- **Profit Strength**: Q2 EPS $1.82 (+14%), FY26 EPS $6.30-$6.39.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: $150M tariff headwinds offset by $75-$95M price/cost actions.
- **Brand Momentum**: HOKA +15% first-half, UGG international +38%.
- **Innovation Lead**: Mafate family 10%+ of HOKA revenue, UGG Mel franchise +100% YoY.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 revenue grew 9% YoY to $1.43B, driven by 11% HOKA and 10% UGG growth. First-half revenue rose 12% to $2.8B.
- HOKA gained 2pts of U.S. road running market share, with 15% first-half growth. UGG international sales surged 38%, led by Europe and China.
- U.S. consumer sentiment remains cautious, but DTC channels show sequential improvement for HOKA and UGG.
- Spring '26 product launches (Mafate X, Zora Ballet Flat) are outperforming expectations, with strong sell-through rates.
- Targeting 50/50 DTC/wholesale balance, with HOKA DTC up 8% in Q2 and UGG DTC down 10% due to wholesale channel strength.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 GAAP EPS of $1.82 (+14% YoY) beat estimates, driven by 56.2% gross margin (up 30bps YoY) and $282M share buybacks.
- FY26 guidance: $5.35B revenue (+9%), 56% gross margin, $6.30-$6.39 EPS. Tariffs expected to cost $150M, partially offset by $75-$95M in price/margin mitigation.
- Inventory up 7% to $836M, with strong spring '26 order books and healthy sell-through rates.
- Tax rate of 21.7% in Q2 (vs. 24% prior year) due to one-time benefits.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Tariff Impact**: Q2 tariff headwinds delayed due to inventory timing, but FY26 back half expected to face $150M unmitigated tariff costs.
- **DTC/Wholesale Split**: Q3/Q4 DTC growth accelerating as wholesale shipments anniversary. HOKA DTC up 8% in Q2, UGG DTC down 10% due to wholesale channel strength.
- **Consumer Elasticity**: Price increases for premium brands have not hurt demand; HOKA sell-through rates remain strong despite U.S. macro uncertainty.
- **Product Innovation**: HOKA's Mafate family now 10%+ of revenue, UGG's Mel franchise up >100% YoY. Spring '26 order books reflect strong consumer interest.
- **Long-Term Growth**: HOKA targeting billions in incremental market share, UGG maintaining 50+ year legacy with 365-day product strategy.

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