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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$15.00
â–¼(-11.92% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/31/26
The score is held back primarily by balance-sheet leverage risk and a clearly negative technical trend (price below all major moving averages). Offsetting factors include improving profitability and solid recent cash generation, plus a cautiously more constructive outlook from management (raised revenue guidance and ongoing deleveraging), but valuation remains somewhat demanding relative to current growth and margin durability.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding to pay down debt, sustain the dividend, and fund brand investments without heavy external financing. Over 2–6 months this improves liquidity and supports execution of margin and deleveraging targets.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
High leverage limits financial flexibility for a cyclical apparel operator, raising refinancing and covenant risk if cash flow weakens. Even with recent deleveraging, the capital structure constrains investment optionality and increases sensitivity to revenue or margin setbacks over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding to pay down debt, sustain the dividend, and fund brand investments without heavy external financing. Over 2–6 months this improves liquidity and supports execution of margin and deleveraging targets.
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VF Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Top Brands Revenue Growth
Tracks sales growth of leading brands, indicating brand strength, market demand, and the company's ability to capitalize on consumer trends.
Tracks sales growth of leading brands, indicating brand strength, market demand, and the company's ability to capitalize on consumer trends.
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Market Cap
$5.63B
Dividend Yield2.51%
Average Volume (3M)6.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta (1Y)1.70
Revenue Growth-0.16%
EPS Growth212.77%
CountryUS
Employees26,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.70
Shares Outstanding393,134,580
10 Day Avg. Volume6,244,518
30 Day Avg. Volume6,344,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.11
Price to Book (P/B)3.46
Price to Sales (P/S)0.67
P/FCF Ratio12.68
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
$18.00Price Target Upside5.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)1.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.50B
VF Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
V.F. Corporation, operating with its subsidiaries, specializes in the global design, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and complementary products. Catering to men, women, and children, its offerings reac...
How the Company Makes Money
VF makes money primarily by selling branded apparel, footwear, and accessories through two main routes: wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC). In wholesale, VF sells products in bulk to third-party retailers (e.g., department stores, sporting goo...
VF Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q1-2027)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 02, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed cautious optimism. Management beat Q1 expectations, raised full-year revenue guidance to 2%+ and highlighted significant balance sheet and cash flow improvements (net debt down ~20%, free cash flow +$75M). DTC strength, The North Face and Timberland progress, and improving visibility into the back half were emphasized. Offsetting these positives are a continued Vans decline (−9% in Q1 and H1), wholesale destocking, regional softness in EMEA and APAC, a Q1 adjusted operating loss of $95M, and FX and one-time impacts to margins. Management reiterated medium-term margin and leverage targets and signaled willingness to invest in marketing and product to drive durable growth.Positive Updates
Raised Full-Year Revenue Outlook
Raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance from 1%-2% to 2% or better growth, citing better visibility into the back half of the year.
Negative Updates
Vans Revenue Decline and Wholesale Weakness
Vans revenue down 9% YoY in Q1 and Q2 guidance expected similar (~-9%). Management expects improvement in H2 (Q3+Q4 combined down ~2% or better) but wholesale remains significantly weak and undergoing destocking; wholesale channel was down ~4% overall.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Raised Full-Year Revenue Outlook
Raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance from 1%-2% to 2% or better growth, citing better visibility into the back half of the year.
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Company Guidance
Management raised full‑year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to "up 2% or better" (from prior 1–2%) after a Q1 with revenue of ~$1.7B (flat YoY) and expects Q2 revenue roughly in line with Q1; full‑year adjusted operating margin is targeted at ~8% and Q2 operating income broadly in line with last year. By brand: The North Face Q1 +4% and Q2 flattish with full‑year roughly in line with last year’s growth ±1–2 points; Timberland Q1 +3% (Q1 ≈3 pts impacted by Middle East/distributor) and full‑year roughly in line ±1–2 points; Vans Q1 −9% (Q2 similar, H1 ≈−9%) with H2 expected −2% or better (Q3+Q4 combined) and full‑year down mid‑single digits. Other metrics: Q1 adjusted gross margin 54.9% (up slightly; ~140 bps FX headwind), Q1 adjusted operating loss $95M, adjusted EPS loss $0.27 (vs $0.25 LY), Q1 tax rate ~11% (full‑year tax rate expected in the low‑30s), inventories ex‑Dickies/FX down 4%, net debt down ~$1.1B (≈20% YoY), Q1 free cash flow up ≈$75M (incl. ≈$50M tariff refunds), year‑end leverage guidance 2.6–2.9x and medium‑term targets of a ≥10% operating‑margin exit run‑rate (clarified as 10%+ for full‑year 2029) and ≤2.5x leverage by FY‑28; the company retains $225M of structural SG&A savings since FY‑24 while making deliberate H1 brand‑building investments.VF Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
41
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 9.51B | 9.61B | 9.50B | 9.92B | 11.09B | 11.84B |
| Gross Profit | 5.20B | 5.26B | 5.08B | 5.12B | 5.80B | 6.46B |
| EBITDA | 808.19M | 788.52M | 729.01M | 782.22M | 1.14B | 1.95B |
| Net Income | 274.18M | 254.92M | -189.72M | -968.88M | 118.58M | 1.39B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.46B | 9.29B | 9.38B | 11.61B | 13.99B | 13.34B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 670.06M | 836.15M | 429.38M | 814.89M | 814.89M | 1.28B |
| Total Debt | 4.95B | 4.98B | 5.37B | 7.43B | 8.15B | 6.80B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.70B | 7.44B | 7.89B | 9.95B | 11.08B | 9.81B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.76B | 1.85B | 1.49B | 1.66B | 2.91B | 3.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 580.56M | 505.47M | 339.21M | 803.60M | -900.92M | 535.97M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 754.24M | 671.27M | 465.24M | 1.01B | -655.79M | 864.29M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 411.81M | 407.10M | 1.43B | -172.26M | -188.05M | 903.74M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.12B | -737.78M | -2.15B | -959.62M | 463.91M | -1.27B |
VF Technical Analysis
Negative
17.03
Price Trends
16.70
Negative
17.28
Negative
17.53
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.49
Positive
41.79
Neutral
21.19
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VFC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 17.03 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 16.41, above the 50-day MA of 16.70, and below the 200-day MA of 17.53, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.49 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.19 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VFC.
VF Risk Analysis
VF disclosed 37 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. VF reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
VF Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $22.64B | 24.67 | 34.77% | 1.00% | 14.63% | 29.96% | |
73 Outperform | $9.44B | 15.04 | 28.66% | 2.36% | 4.34% | 20.99% | |
68 Neutral | $4.63B | 16.78 | 50.10% | 2.53% | 20.78% | 20.89% | |
67 Neutral | $3.04B | 15.38 | 12.58% | 1.93% | -0.22% | -2.10% | |
65 Neutral | $4.00B | 26.03 | 3.25% | 0.19% | 3.54% | -55.30% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
51 Neutral | $5.63B | 20.46 | 15.95% | 2.11% | -0.16% | 212.77% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
VFC
VF
14.75
2.96
25.06%
COLM
Columbia Sportswear
57.28
7.41
14.85%
PVH
PVH
86.55
12.95
17.59%
RL
Ralph Lauren
395.83
115.51
41.21%
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co
24.30
4.68
23.82%
KTB
Kontoor Brands
78.80
16.60
26.69%
VF Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
VF Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Auditor Choices
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
On July 28, 2026, V.F. Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, at which investors elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are chosen. The vote results showed broad support for the board...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
VF Names New CFO as Q1 Outlook Improves
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026, VF announced that Abhishek Dalmia will become executive vice president and chief financial officer on August 1, 2026, while retaining his chief operating officer role overseeing strategy, transformation, supply chain and digital ...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
VF Declares Quarterly Dividend Amid Renewed Growth Momentum
Positive
May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2026, VF’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on June 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 10, underscoring the company’s confidence in its financial position. For fiscal 2026, VF return...
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