V.F. (NYSE:VFC – Free Report) had its price objective increased by Stifel Nicolaus from $18.00 to $19.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the textile maker’s stock.
VFC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Piper Sandler increased their price target on V.F. from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on V.F. from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Guggenheim started coverage on V.F. in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $20.00 price target on shares of V.F. in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of V.F. from $12.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, V.F. has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $18.09.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on V.F.
V.F. Stock Performance
V.F. (NYSE:VFC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The textile maker reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.15. V.F. had a net margin of 2.33% and a return on equity of 19.08%. The company had revenue of $2.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.81 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.62 EPS. V.F.’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that V.F. will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current year.
V.F. Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. V.F.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.45%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On V.F.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake 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 valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,027 shares during the period. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in V.F. in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Rothschild Investment LLC lifted its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its position in V.F. by 94.8% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 2,421 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates bought a new position in shares of V.F. during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $82,000. 86.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
V.F. News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting V.F. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 / Q3 beat — V.F. reported stronger-than-expected results (EPS beat and revenue slightly above consensus) and flagged improved cash-flow outlook, which supported an initial rally after the release. VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) exceeds Q4 CY2025 expectations, stock soars
- Positive Sentiment: Brand mix helped revenue — The North Face and Timberland outperformed and offset Vans softness, underpinning revenue growth and margins in the quarter. VF Revenue Rises as North Face Offsets Vans Weakness
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ coverage update — Stifel Nicolaus raised its price target from $18 to $19 but kept a “hold” rating, suggesting limited near-term upside and possibly tempering investor enthusiasm. Stifel Nicolaus Issues Positive Forecast for V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Stock Price
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary and transcripts — Several outlets published the earnings-call transcript and deeper takes on the quarter; these provide color on margin drivers and inventory/cash flow trends but contain no major surprises. VF (VFC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Tariff warning — Management cautioned that potential tariffs could dim the sales outlook for Vans and the broader business, creating uncertainty around forward guidance and margins. That comment is a near-term negative for sentiment. Vans parent VF Corp’s tariff warning dims upbeat quarterly sales forecast
- Negative Sentiment: Vans weakness — Coverage and market reaction highlighted Vans lagging versus other brands; given Vans’ importance to revenue, this continues to be a pressure point for the stock. Timberland Parent VF Corp Turns Holiday Shoppers Into Higher Profits
V.F. Company Profile
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.
See Also
- Five stocks we like better than V.F.
- Stock market legend warns: “An Ominous Day Is Coming for the Markets…”
- Another reason you need to own gold… [running out]
- Trump’s Final Shocking Act Begins February 24
- NEW: Gold makes history
- Become a 2x better options trader (in 2 days)
Receive News & Ratings for V.F. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for V.F. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
