Fossil Q2 2026 results benefit from full-price selling, lifting gross margin to 62.4% company says

• Fossil posted Q2 net sales of USD 211 million, down 4%, as store closures cut sales by about 220 basis points.
• Gross margin rose 490 basis points to 62.4%, driven by full-price selling, supply-chain gains, and lower tariffs.
• Adjusted operating income doubled to about USD 9 million as margin expansion offset higher marketing spend.
• Performance was supported by mid-single-digit U.S. growth, 4% Asia growth led by double-digit India gains, and 12% Fossil-brand wholesale watch growth.
• Full-year outlook was raised, with net sales seen down 3%-5%, adjusted operating margin 4%-6%, and positive free cash flow expected.

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