JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Stock Price

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) had its price target increased by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $14.00 to $17.00 in a research report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the textile maker’s stock.

VFC has been the topic of a number of other reports. Guggenheim assumed coverage on shares of V.F. in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of V.F. in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $18.00 target price for the company. Telsey Advisory Group set a $16.00 price target on V.F. in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of V.F. in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on V.F. from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.84.

V.F. Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NYSE VFC opened at $18.67 on Tuesday. V.F. has a 12-month low of $9.41 and a 12-month high of $29.02. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $18.02 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $15.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.29 billion, a PE ratio of 84.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40.

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

V.F. Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On V.F.

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

Key Stories Impacting V.F.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company moves on near-term debt and investor outreach that could change capital allocation — VF redeemed 2026 notes and has been conducting outreach to investors, a step analysts frame as potentially reframing its capital strategy (reducing near-term refinancing risk and signaling more deliberate use of cash). Investors may view this as supportive for credit profile and future buybacks/dividends if execution follows. Did V.F. Corp’s (VFC) 2026 Note Redemption and Outreach Just Reframe Its Capital Strategy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Q3 expectations appear broadly in line — UBS expects VF’s third-quarter EPS roughly in-line with consensus (UBS sees $0.44 vs. Street $0.45) and notes sales trends consistent with estimates; a report like this reduces the likelihood of an earnings-driven surprise. This suggests results may not materially change consensus valuation in the near term. V.F. Corp expected to post in-line Q3 earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and valuation commentary highlight mixed return profile after recent rebound — recent write-ups reassessing VF’s valuation note the share rebound and mixed historical returns, which may temper conviction among some investors until clearer growth or margin inflection. Assessing V.F Corp (VFC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound And Mixed Return Profile
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan raises target but keeps a neutral rating at a price below the market — JPMorgan lifted its 12-month target from $14 to $17 but maintained a “neutral” rating, implying roughly an 8.9% downside from the current share level. That call can apply pressure to sentiment because the analyst view signals limited upside from current prices. JPMorgan price target update

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.