Equities research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of V.F. (NYSE:VFC – Get Free Report) in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Zacks reports. The brokerage set a “hold” rating on the textile maker’s stock.
Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $21.00 target price on shares of V.F. in a research report on Monday. Williams Trading set a $22.00 price objective on V.F. in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. Piper Sandler upgraded shares of V.F. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $16.00 to $20.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Barclays upped their price objective on V.F. from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of V.F. from $18.00 to $16.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $18.33.
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V.F. Stock Up 6.6%
Shares of NYSE VFC opened at $18.36 on Thursday. V.F. has a one year low of $12.45 and a one year high of $22.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.06, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.56. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $14.61 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $16.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 0.78.
V.F. (NYSE:VFC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.16. V.F. had a net margin of 3.93% and a return on equity of 21.78%. The company had revenue of $2.70 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.66 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.52 earnings per share. V.F.’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts expect that V.F. will post 1.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at V.F.
In related news, Director Richard Carucci purchased 20,000 shares of V.F. stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $14.73 per share, for a total transaction of $294,600.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 356,215 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,247,046.95. This trade represents a 5.95% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 1.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On V.F.
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VFC. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in V.F. in the second quarter valued at $42,038,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its holdings in V.F. by 298.1% during the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 1,782,904 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $29,739,000 after buying an additional 1,335,057 shares during the last quarter. Varenne Capital Partners acquired a new position in V.F. in the 2nd quarter valued at about $13,671,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings in shares of V.F. by 242.3% during the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 765,146 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $10,758,000 after buying an additional 541,627 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Compass Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of V.F. by 8.1% during the third quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC now owns 683,925 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $9,616,000 after buying an additional 51,483 shares in the last quarter. 86.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
More V.F. News
Here are the key news stories impacting V.F. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: V.F. reported adjusted earnings of $0.70 per share, well above the $0.54 consensus estimate, while revenue of approximately $2.70 billion also exceeded expectations. Expanding margins and stronger results from The North Face, Timberland and Altra helped offset continued weakness at Vans. V.F. Corp beats FQ2 estimates as Vans weakness continues
- Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 outlook, while Vans showed signs of stabilization: direct-to-consumer sales grew for the first time in five years and wholesale trends are expected to improve in the second half. VF Corp. Finds Its Winning Formula With North Face and Timberland, but Vans Lags
- Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research reaffirmed its Buy rating and $23 price target, implying additional upside. BNP Paribas Exane also upgraded VFC from Underperform to Neutral, reducing a source of negative analyst pressure. V.F. Stock Rating Reaffirmed as Buy by BTIG Research
- Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $19 but maintained a Hold rating, signaling modestly improved expectations rather than a decisive bullish view. Deutsche Bank Adjusts V.F. Price Target
- Negative Sentiment: Vans remains the key risk, with brand weakness continuing despite early improvement. Investors also purchased an unusually high volume of put options, suggesting some traders are positioning for downside or hedging against volatility.
About V.F.
V.F. Corporation, commonly known as VF Corporation, is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company. Its brand portfolio includes The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Dickies, JanSport, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Kipling, Eastpak and Napapijri. These brands serve outdoor, active, workwear, lifestyle and youth-oriented markets.
VF sells products through wholesale partners, company-operated retail stores, brand websites and other digital channels. Its offerings include jackets, outdoor and performance apparel, footwear, backpacks, luggage and workwear.
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