V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Now Covered by Analysts at Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on shares of V.F. (NYSE:VFC) in a research note published on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage issued a hold rating and a $18.00 price target on the textile maker’s stock.

A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on VFC. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of V.F. from $15.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of V.F. from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of V.F. from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating on shares of V.F. in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Guggenheim started coverage on V.F. in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.59.

V.F. Stock Down 1.9%

VFC opened at $19.27 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $17.68 and its 200 day simple moving average is $15.14. V.F. has a 52 week low of $9.41 and a 52 week high of $29.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40. The stock has a market cap of $7.53 billion, a PE ratio of 87.59, a P/E/G ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.66.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $2.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.73 billion. V.F. had a return on equity of 20.34% and a net margin of 0.95%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.60 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that V.F. will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

V.F. Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 10th were paid a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 10th. V.F.’s dividend payout ratio is 163.64%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of V.F. by 59.7% in the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,748 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 1,027 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. bought a new position in shares of V.F. during the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Rothschild Investment LLC lifted its stake in V.F. by 705.8% in the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $54,000 after acquiring an additional 3,282 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in V.F. by 94.8% in the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 2,421 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates purchased a new position in V.F. during the 3rd quarter valued at $82,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting V.F.

Here are the key news stories impacting V.F. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: VF announced it will participate at the 28th Annual ICR Conference, signaling active investor outreach and management access for analysts and funds — a potential positive for sentiment if management reiterates targets or provides constructive outlook/comments. VF Corporation Announces Participation at the 28th Annual ICR Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: A detailed transcript of VF’s presentation at the ICR conference is available — useful for investors who want management commentary on brand performance, margin trends and strategic priorities; the transcript itself doesn’t move the needle until it reveals guidance or material updates. V.F. Corporation (VFC) Presents at ICR Conference 2026 Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies initiated coverage on V.F. with a “hold” rating and an $18 price target — below the current market price — which introduces immediate downward pressure by implying limited near-term upside from analysts. Jefferies Starts Coverage on V.F. (VFC) – Hold, $18 PT

About V.F.

VF Corporation, commonly branded as VF, is a global apparel and footwear company that develops, markets and distributes a diverse portfolio of consumer brands. Its offerings span outdoor and action sports apparel, footwear and accessories under marquee names such as The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Dickies, JanSport and Smartwool. Through a “house of brands” strategy, VF leverages the unique heritage and design expertise of each label to serve distinct lifestyle and performance segments.

Founded in 1899 in Pennsylvania as the Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing Company, VF evolved through a series of acquisitions and strategic expansions to become a leading player in the global apparel industry.