Kontoor Brands (KTB) Competitors

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KTB vs. LULU, GIL, LEVI, BIRK, and ZGN

Should you buy Kontoor Brands stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kontoor Brands with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kontoor Brands include lululemon athletica (LULU), Gildan Activewear (GIL), Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), Birkenstock (BIRK), and Ermenegildo Zegna (ZGN). These companies are all part of the "apparel" industry.

How does Kontoor Brands compare to lululemon athletica?

Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) and lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

lululemon athletica has a net margin of 13.03% compared to Kontoor Brands' net margin of 8.30%. Kontoor Brands' return on equity of 60.17% beat lululemon athletica's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kontoor Brands8.30% 60.17% 12.31%
lululemon athletica 13.03%31.26%17.98%

In the previous week, lululemon athletica had 39 more articles in the media than Kontoor Brands. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for lululemon athletica and 1 mentions for Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat lululemon athletica's score of 0.39 indicating that Kontoor Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kontoor Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
lululemon athletica
20 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

93.1% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of lululemon athletica shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of lululemon athletica shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kontoor Brands has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, lululemon athletica has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Kontoor Brands presently has a consensus target price of $91.20, indicating a potential upside of 18.50%. lululemon athletica has a consensus target price of $152.88, indicating a potential upside of 40.36%. Given lululemon athletica's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe lululemon athletica is more favorable than Kontoor Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kontoor Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
lululemon athletica
4 Sell rating(s)
26 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.97

lululemon athletica has higher revenue and earnings than Kontoor Brands. lululemon athletica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kontoor Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kontoor Brands$3.34B1.27$227.45M$4.9415.58
lululemon athletica$11.10B1.16$1.58B$12.398.79

Summary

Kontoor Brands beats lululemon athletica on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kontoor Brands compare to Gildan Activewear?

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Gildan Activewear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Kontoor Brands pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Gildan Activewear pays out 58.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kontoor Brands pays out 42.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Gildan Activewear has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Kontoor Brands has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Kontoor Brands is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

82.8% of Gildan Activewear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.1% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Gildan Activewear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gildan Activewear has higher revenue and earnings than Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gildan Activewear, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gildan Activewear$3.62B2.70$398.88M$1.7031.05
Kontoor Brands$3.34B1.27$227.45M$4.9415.58

Gildan Activewear presently has a consensus target price of $78.21, suggesting a potential upside of 48.16%. Kontoor Brands has a consensus target price of $91.20, suggesting a potential upside of 18.50%. Given Gildan Activewear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Gildan Activewear is more favorable than Kontoor Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gildan Activewear
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Kontoor Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Gildan Activewear had 24 more articles in the media than Kontoor Brands. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Gildan Activewear and 1 mentions for Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Gildan Activewear's score of 0.12 indicating that Kontoor Brands is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gildan Activewear
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kontoor Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kontoor Brands has a net margin of 8.30% compared to Gildan Activewear's net margin of 6.10%. Kontoor Brands' return on equity of 60.17% beat Gildan Activewear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gildan Activewear6.10% 21.38% 7.28%
Kontoor Brands 8.30%60.17%12.31%

Gildan Activewear has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kontoor Brands has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Gildan Activewear beats Kontoor Brands on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kontoor Brands compare to Levi Strauss & Co.?

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) and Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) are both mid-cap apparel companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Levi Strauss & Co. has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kontoor Brands has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Levi Strauss & Co. currently has a consensus price target of $26.79, indicating a potential upside of 14.37%. Kontoor Brands has a consensus price target of $91.20, indicating a potential upside of 18.50%. Given Kontoor Brands' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kontoor Brands is more favorable than Levi Strauss & Co..

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Levi Strauss & Co.
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Kontoor Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Levi Strauss & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than Kontoor Brands. Levi Strauss & Co. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kontoor Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Levi Strauss & Co.$6.50B1.39$578.10M$1.5714.92
Kontoor Brands$3.34B1.27$227.45M$4.9415.58

In the previous week, Levi Strauss & Co. had 2 more articles in the media than Kontoor Brands. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Levi Strauss & Co. and 1 mentions for Kontoor Brands. Levi Strauss & Co.'s average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Kontoor Brands' score of 0.86 indicating that Levi Strauss & Co. is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Levi Strauss & Co.
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kontoor Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Levi Strauss & Co. has a net margin of 9.52% compared to Kontoor Brands' net margin of 8.30%. Kontoor Brands' return on equity of 60.17% beat Levi Strauss & Co.'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Levi Strauss & Co.9.52% 25.35% 8.32%
Kontoor Brands 8.30%60.17%12.31%

Levi Strauss & Co. pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Kontoor Brands pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Levi Strauss & Co. pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kontoor Brands pays out 42.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Levi Strauss & Co. has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Kontoor Brands has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

69.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.1% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. beats Kontoor Brands on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kontoor Brands compare to Birkenstock?

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) and Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Birkenstock had 6 more articles in the media than Kontoor Brands. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Birkenstock and 1 mentions for Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Birkenstock's score of 0.22 indicating that Kontoor Brands is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Birkenstock
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kontoor Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Birkenstock has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Birkenstock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Birkenstock$2.32B3.36$385.46M$2.2119.14
Kontoor Brands$3.34B1.27$227.45M$4.9415.58

Birkenstock has a net margin of 16.26% compared to Kontoor Brands' net margin of 8.30%. Kontoor Brands' return on equity of 60.17% beat Birkenstock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Birkenstock16.26% 12.95% 7.15%
Kontoor Brands 8.30%60.17%12.31%

19.9% of Birkenstock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.1% of Kontoor Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Kontoor Brands shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Birkenstock has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kontoor Brands has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Birkenstock currently has a consensus price target of $53.68, suggesting a potential upside of 26.87%. Kontoor Brands has a consensus price target of $91.20, suggesting a potential upside of 18.50%. Given Birkenstock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Birkenstock is more favorable than Kontoor Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Birkenstock
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Kontoor Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Birkenstock beats Kontoor Brands on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kontoor Brands compare to Ermenegildo Zegna?

Ermenegildo Zegna (NYSE:ZGN) and Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) are both mid-cap apparel companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Ermenegildo Zegna had 1 more articles in the media than Kontoor Brands. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ermenegildo Zegna and 1 mentions for Kontoor Brands. Kontoor Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Ermenegildo Zegna's score of 0.33 indicating that Kontoor Brands is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ermenegildo Zegna
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kontoor Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kontoor Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Ermenegildo Zegna.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ermenegildo Zegna$2.17B2.57$111.54MN/AN/A
Kontoor Brands$3.34B1.27$227.45M$4.9415.58

Kontoor Brands has a net margin of 8.30% compared to Ermenegildo Zegna's net margin of 0.00%. Kontoor Brands' return on equity of 60.17% beat Ermenegildo Zegna's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ermenegildo ZegnaN/A N/A N/A
Kontoor Brands 8.30%60.17%12.31%

12.9% of Ermenegildo Zegna shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.1% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ermenegildo Zegna shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Kontoor Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ermenegildo Zegna has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kontoor Brands has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Ermenegildo Zegna presently has a consensus target price of $12.68, indicating a potential downside of 3.74%. Kontoor Brands has a consensus target price of $91.20, indicating a potential upside of 18.50%. Given Kontoor Brands' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Kontoor Brands is more favorable than Ermenegildo Zegna.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ermenegildo Zegna
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Kontoor Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Kontoor Brands beats Ermenegildo Zegna on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KTB vs. The Competition

MetricKontoor BrandsTEXTILE IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.25B$13.34B$7.15B$23.13B
Dividend Yield2.71%2.23%3.05%4.06%
P/E Ratio15.5814.9220.4231.08
Price / Sales1.271.033.9020.72
Price / Cash12.0211.7713.4318.65
Price / Book7.572.443.704.65
Net Income$227.45M$537.62M$247.03M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.72%-1.26%-1.23%-1.05%
1 Month Performance10.23%2.07%0.08%0.18%
1 Year Performance19.23%10.89%4.06%24.24%

Kontoor Brands Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KTB
Kontoor Brands
4.5979 of 5 stars
$76.96
+1.1%
$91.20
+18.5%
+20.3%$4.25B$3.34B15.5810,600
LULU
lululemon athletica
4.3389 of 5 stars
$116.21
-2.2%
$154.26
+32.7%
-53.7%$14.09B$11.10B9.3839,000
GIL
Gildan Activewear
4.5631 of 5 stars
$61.88
+1.8%
$79.77
+28.9%
+12.1%$11.26B$3.62B36.4080,000
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
4.522 of 5 stars
$24.04
+0.1%
$26.79
+11.4%
+34.2%$9.23B$6.28B15.3119,000
BIRK
Birkenstock
4.0489 of 5 stars
$47.79
-2.0%
$53.68
+12.3%
-17.0%$8.97B$2.32B21.598,400

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