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- **Revenue beat**: Q3 +7% (vs. +3% U.S., +12% Asia). Women's +9%, tops +9%, e-commerce +16%.
- **Margin strength**: Gross margin 61.7% (+110bps), EBIT 11.8%, EPS $0.34 (both ahead of guide).
- **Guidance raise**: Full year organic +6%, EPS $1.27-$1.32 (+$0.02). Q4 revenue +1% (2-year +9%).
- **Tariff mitigation**: 2025 impact 20bps, 2026 actions include pricing, FX, and diversification.
- **Share buyback**: $283M returned YTD, including $120M ASR.
- **2026 vision**: 15% EBIT margin with gross margin expansion, SG&A leverage, and marketing reinvestment.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered 4th consecutive quarter of high single-digit organic revenue growth (9% DTC, 5% wholesale). 
- U.S. grew 3%, International up 9% (Asia +12%), with women's +9%, tops +9%, and shorts strong across genders.
- DTC-first strategy driving 40% U.S. DTC penetration, e-commerce +16% to 15% of total business.
- Holiday ready with expanded denim lifestyle assortment, Beyoncé campaign extension, and Shaboozey men's campaign.
- 2026 outlook: Mid-single-digit growth, 15% EBIT margin target with gross margin expansion and SG&A leverage.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 net revenue +7% vs. +3% U.S., +12% Asia. Gross margin 61.7% (+110bps vs. prior year), driven by DTC mix, pricing, and FX.
- Adjusted EBIT margin 11.8%, EPS $0.34 (both ahead of expectations). Full year guidance raised: Organic +6%, EPS $1.27-$1.32 (+$0.02).
- Q4 guide: Revenue +1% (2-year stack +9%), gross margin -100bps due to tariffs, EPS $0.36-$0.38.
- Tariffs impact 2025 gross margin by 20bps, 2026 actions include pricing, promotion optimization, and supply chain diversification.
- Returned $283M to shareholders YTD, including $120M ASR.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Europe momentum**: Q3 +3% (UK +mid-teens), prebooks +mid-single digits. No demand pullback despite macro concerns.
- **Tariff mitigation**: 2025 impact 70bps (mitigated to 20bps), 2026 actions include pricing, FX, and diversification.
- **Inventory**: +12% vs. prior year, 70% holiday product in U.S. Full-price selling up, promotions down.
- **Wholesale health**: U.S. +2%, global +5%. Growth driven by existing partners responding to newness, not new doors.
- **SKU rationalization**: -15% SKUs vs. prior year, 40% global common SKUs, +20% SKU productivity.
- **2026 margin path**: Gross margin expansion (structural mix, pricing), SG&A leverage, modest marketing reinvestment.

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