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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Capri Holdings is back at the center of takeover speculation, nearly two years after regulators derailed Tapestry’s proposed $8.5 billion acquisition at $57 per share.</li><li>This time, however, the company looks considerably different.</li><li>Versace has been sold, Michael Kors is undergoing a major repositioning, Jimmy Choo is gaining momentum, and Capri’s balance sheet has been dramatically deleveraged.</li></ul>

Capri Holdings is back at the center of takeover speculation, nearly two years after regulators derailed Tapestry’s proposed $8.5 billion acquisition at $57 per share.This time, however, the company looks considerably different.Versace has been sold, Michael Kors is undergoing a major repositioning, Jimmy Choo is gaining momentum, and Capri’s balance sheet has been dramatically deleveraged.

Capri's $57 Takeover Dream Died—Could $26 Be Its Second Chance?

<ul><li>Capri Holdings Limited reported its first quarter fiscal 2027 results with total revenue of $769 million, representing a 3.5% decline compared to the previous year, while operating income increased by approximately 40%.</li><li>Earnings per share improved to $0.67, up nearly 30%, driven by higher gross margins and operating margin expansion.</li><li>The company continues to focus on enhancing the quality of its sales, reducing promotional activities, and limiting markdown inventory to strengthen brand foundations and profitability.</li></ul>

Capri Holdings Limited reported its first quarter fiscal 2027 results with total revenue of $769 million, representing a 3.5% decline compared to the previous year, while operating income increased by approximately 40%.Earnings per share improved to $0.67, up nearly 30%, driven by higher gross margins and operating margin expansion.The company continues to focus on enhancing the quality of its sales, reducing promotional activities, and limiting markdown inventory to strengthen brand foundations and profitability.

Capri Holdings’ Jimmy Choo Breakout — Growth Reaches 10.5%!

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<li>The US economy’s resilience hasn’t come from the many – it’s come from the top 10% as the “wealth effect” from rising asset prices has boosted spending.</li>
<li>But it works in reverse too.  Since the richest make up nearly half of America’s consumer spending, that could lead to a serious economic fallout.</li>
<li>It’s worth considering protecting your portfolio. I’ve pulled together one list of companies that should do well and another that could suffer from the change in climate.</li>
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The US economy’s resilience hasn’t come from the many – it’s come from the top 10% as the “wealth effect” from rising asset prices has boosted spending.
But it works in reverse too.  Since the richest make up nearly half of America’s consumer spending, that could lead to a serious economic fallout.
It’s worth considering protecting your portfolio. I’ve pulled together one list of companies that should do well and another that could suffer from the change in climate.


A Defensive Portfolio Prepared For The Wealth Effect’s Reversal

<ul><li>Capri Holdings Limited’s fiscal year 2026 results reflect a transitional phase shaped by deliberate strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the long-term prospects of its two primary luxury brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.</li><li>The company returned to profitability in the fourth quarter with earnings per share of $0.22, a notable improvement from a loss in the prior year, on revenue of $796 million—a 4% year-over-year decline consistent with guidance.</li><li>This revenue contraction was largely attributed to quality of sale initiatives, including reductions in promotional activity, third-party sales, and off-price shipments, particularly impacting Michael Kors.</li></ul>

Capri Holdings Limited’s fiscal year 2026 results reflect a transitional phase shaped by deliberate strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the long-term prospects of its two primary luxury brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.The company returned to profitability in the fourth quarter with earnings per share of $0.22, a notable improvement from a loss in the prior year, on revenue of $796 million—a 4% year-over-year decline consistent with guidance.This revenue contraction was largely attributed to quality of sale initiatives, including reductions in promotional activity, third-party sales, and off-price shipments, particularly impacting Michael Kors.

Capri Holdings’ $921 Million Buyback Signal — Confidence Meets Luxury Turnaround Risk!

<ul><li>Capri Holdings Limited reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with a focus on strategic initiatives post the expected sale of Versace.</li><li>The proceeds from this will mainly be used to strengthen the balance sheet by repaying a significant portion of the company's debt.</li><li>Consequently, Capri has announced a $1 billion share repurchase program to be implemented in fiscal 2027, signaling confidence in future cash flows and financial stability.</li></ul>

Capri Holdings Limited reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with a focus on strategic initiatives post the expected sale of Versace.The proceeds from this will mainly be used to strengthen the balance sheet by repaying a significant portion of the company's debt.Consequently, Capri has announced a $1 billion share repurchase program to be implemented in fiscal 2027, signaling confidence in future cash flows and financial stability.

Capri Holdings Limited: Will New Icon Accessories and Influencer Storytelling Spark a Powerful Gen Z Demand Wave?

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Capri Holdings Limited retails apparel. The Company offers fashion luxury women's and men's accessories, footwear, apparel, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and fragrance products, as well as provides delivery services. Capri Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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Capri Holdings’ $921 Million Buyback Signal — Confidence Meets Luxury Turnaround Risk!

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Capri Holdings Limited: Will New Icon Accessories and Influencer Storytelling Spark a Powerful Gen Z Demand Wave?

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