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Kathmandu Drives KMD Brands’ Sales Surge with 13% Growth

KMD Brands reports strong sales momentum in the first five months of FY26, led by Kathmandu’s impressive growth in Australia and New Zealand, while EBITDA guidance signals a significant profit uplift.
Logan Eniac
2 Feb 2026

KMD Brands Unveils Bold ‘Next Level’ Strategy Amid FY25 Loss and Early FY26 Sales Gains

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.
Victor Sage
19 Nov 2025

KMD Brands Posts 7.9% Sales Growth as Kathmandu Leads Charge

KMD Brands reports a solid 7.9% increase in first quarter sales, driven by strong Kathmandu and Rip Curl performances, while managing inventory and margin pressures ahead of key seasonal trading.
Logan Eniac
19 Nov 2025

KMD Brands Unveils Turnaround Strategy Amid FY25 Margin Squeeze

KMD Brands reported a modest 1% sales increase in FY25 but faced a sharp 65% drop in underlying EBITDA, prompting a bold 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting margin expansion and debt reduction in FY26.
Logan Eniac
24 Sept 2025

KMD Brands Unveils Next Level Strategy Amid FY25 Losses and Modern Slavery Commitments

KMD Brands reported a slight revenue increase to NZD 989 million for FY25 but faced significant underlying losses, prompting a strategic reset. The company also reinforced its commitment to tackling modern slavery risks across its global supply chain.
Victor Sage
24 Sept 2025

KMD Brands Unveils Bold $25M Cost-Cut Plan to Fuel Growth Revival

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting $25 million in cost savings alongside $15 million in growth investments, aiming to restore profitability and accelerate brand-led expansion.
Victor Sage
4 Sept 2025

KMD Brands Unveils $25m ‘Next Level’ Plan to Boost Growth and Profitability

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at unlocking brand potential and driving sustainable growth through cost reductions, product innovation, and digital acceleration.
Victor Sage
4 Sept 2025

KMD Brands Navigates Weather Woes and US Tariffs with Strong Online Sales

KMD Brands reports mixed sales across its portfolio with a notable rebound in Kathmandu’s direct-to-consumer sales and robust online growth, while managing tariff uncertainties and margin pressures.
Victor Sage
19 June 2025

KMD Brands Sees Direct-to-Consumer Sales Rebound Amid Wholesale Slump

KMD Brands reports improving sales in direct-to-consumer channels for FY25’s first five months, offset by ongoing wholesale challenges and a forecasted dip in EBITDA.
Logan Eniac
24 Jan 2025