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KTB Stock Chart & Stats
$77.18
$2.05(2.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$77.18
$2.05(2.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$56.19 - $88.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume176.41K
Average Volume (3M)707.93K
Market Cap
$3.62B
Enterprise Value$5.93K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Mar 02, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.84
Shares Outstanding54,653,620
10 Day Avg. Volume648,592
30 Day Avg. Volume707,926
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.07
Price to Book (P/B)6.04
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio6.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$105.43Price Target Upside36.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)5.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Wrangler Brand MomentumSustained market-share gains across men’s and women’s bottoms indicate durable brand relevance and stronger competitive positioning. Wrangler’s DTC growth and expansion in female and Western categories broaden demand, supporting healthier long-term revenue quality and channel control.
Helly Hansen Growth PlatformHelly Hansen provides Kontoor with a structural growth platform beyond denim, combining premium technical categories, U.S. expansion, and profitable European workwear. If execution tracks the stated plan, the brand can diversify revenue, improve margins, and add meaningful future cash generation.
Margin Expansion And SavingsThe combination of Project Genius savings and materially higher gross-margin guidance suggests operational improvements can persist beyond a single quarter. Better cost structure and expense synergies should support operating leverage, fund brand investment, and strengthen earnings resilience over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy balance sheet reduces financial flexibility for a consumer-facing apparel company and increases sensitivity to weaker demand or higher refinancing costs. Planned repayments may improve leverage, but until executed, debt service can constrain investment and capital allocation during a downturn.
Tariff ExposureTariff uncertainty can pressure product costs, gross margins, and pricing decisions across Kontoor’s globally sourced apparel business. The unresolved Section 122 refund litigation and reliance on assumed rates add uncertainty to planning, making margin outcomes more dependent on trade policy and mitigation actions.
Wholesale And SG&A PressureConservative retailer inventories limit wholesale upside and make near-term growth more dependent on DTC execution and product demand. At the same time, sharply higher SG&A from integration, technology, and brand investments could dilute operating leverage if revenue growth or productivity savings fall short.
Kontoor Brands News
KTB FAQ
What was Kontoor Brands Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kontoor Brands Inc lowest stock price was $56.19 and its highest was $88.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Kontoor Brands Inc’s market cap?
Kontoor Brands Inc’s market cap is $3.62B.
When is Kontoor Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kontoor Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 02, 2027 which is in 171 days.
How were Kontoor Brands Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kontoor Brands Inc released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.055 by $0.005.
Is Kontoor Brands Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kontoor Brands Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kontoor Brands Inc pay dividends?
Kontoor Brands Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on Kontoor Brands Inc dividends here
What is Kontoor Brands Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kontoor Brands Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kontoor Brands Inc have?
Kontoor Brands Inc has 54,653,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kontoor Brands Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kontoor Brands Inc reported an EPS of $1.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.055. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.858%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kontoor Brands Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kontoor Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$105.43 (36.60% Upside)
$105.43 (36.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 19.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $16.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.94%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Kontoor Brands Inc
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a lifestyle clothing company that specializes in the creation, production, sourcing, promotion, and sale of denim, various garments, and related accessories. Their well-known brands include Wrangler, Lee, and Rock & Republic, which are distributed both domestically in the United States and across global markets. The organization operates through two distinct divisions: Wrangler and Lee. Their merchandise reaches consumers through diverse retail channels, such as large discount retailers, specialized boutiques, mid-range and traditional department stores, their own proprietary stores, and e-commerce platforms. By early 2022 (specifically January 1st), Kontoor Brands managed a network of 80 retail outlets spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Established in 2018, the company's main office is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
KTB Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive and optimistic picture: strong top-line and margin performance in the first half, raised full-year margin and EPS guidance, Helly Hansen performing ahead of acquisition plan and showing early profitability improvements, Wrangler showing market-share gains and DTC momentum, and Project Genius delivering material savings. The primary negatives are transitional and execution risks tied to the Lee divestiture reclassification (~$0.55 in stranded costs), elevated SG&A as the company invests behind growth, trade/tariff uncertainty, and short-term wholesale/retail inventory caution. Management provided clear mitigation plans (cost actions, ASR, debt paydown) and reiterated confidence in achieving targets within 12–18 months.View all KTB earnings summariesKTB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$105.43
▲(36.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.77% Insiders
37.06% Mutual Funds
19.94% Other Institutional Investors
13.43% Public Companies and
Individual Investors