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VF (VFC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$20.70
-1.56 (-7.01%)
(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

About VF Stock (NYSE:VFC)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$20.67
$22.61
50-Day Range
$16.56
$22.25
52-Week Range
$11.00
$23.09
Volume
9.85 million shs
Average Volume
8.37 million shs
Market Capitalization
$8.06 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Price Target
$18.19
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

VF Corporation is an American apparel and footwear company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, after relocating from Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2019. The company was founded in 1899 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and has grown into a global leader in lifestyle brands. When the divestiture of VF's brand Supreme is completed, its portfolio will consist of 10 major brands after The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Dickies, Altra, Icebreaker, Smartwool, Napapijri, Eastpak, and JanSport.

VF Corporation operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 30,000 people globally. The company is strongly committed to sustainability and aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030 by focusing on reducing its environmental footprint through responsible sourcing and innovative manufacturing practices​.

In terms of leadership, Benno Dorer was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2022, following his role as Lead Independent Director at VF. He previously held executive positions at The Clorox Company and Proctor & Gamble. Cameron Bailey, with over 25 years of operations experience, plays a significant role in managing VF’s global supply chain​. In 2024, Alastair Curtis, previously the Chief Design Officer at Logitech, joined VF Corp as the Chief Design Officer (CDO), a key role in driving the company's product innovation.

The apparel and footwear industry is highly competitive, with fast-changing consumer preferences and an increasing focus on sustainability. VF has been a leader in sustainable practices, sourcing sustainable materials and committing to ethical manufacturing. However, the company also faces risks such as changing fashion trends, regulatory issues, and trade policies, as well as the ongoing challenge of navigating global supply chain disruptions.

VF Corporation continues to expand its direct-to-consumer business through e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores. Innovations such as The North Face's FutureLight fabric technology are helping VF stay competitive in the outdoor and performance gear sectors. Additionally, VF continues to explore potential acquisitions and partnerships to expand its brand portfolio and market reach.

Like other companies in the sector, VF faces risks from e-commerce giants like Amazon, which threaten traditional retail channels. Additionally, shifting consumer behaviors and increasing demand for sustainable products add pressure on VF to innovate continuously and adapt quickly to market changes​. Nonetheless, VF’s diverse portfolio of brands and its strong focus on sustainability provide the company with the resilience needed to navigate these challenges.

Overall, VF Corporation is well-positioned for growth despite facing a challenging market and financial landscape. Its focus on innovation, sustainability, and direct-to-consumer strategies should help the company adapt to future trends in the apparel and footwear industry.

VF Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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74th Percentile Overall Score

VFC MarketRank™: 

VF scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 132nd out of 294 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    VF has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    VF has been the subject of 15 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about VF's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for VF are expected to grow by 38.33% in the coming year, from $0.60 to $0.83 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of VF is -6.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of VF is -6.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    VF has a PEG Ratio of 3.27. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    VF has a P/B Ratio of 4.91. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about VF's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    11.70% of the float of VF has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    VF has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.3.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in VF has recently increased by 17.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    VF pays a meaningful dividend of 2.15%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    VF does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, VF will have a dividend payout ratio of 43.37% next year. This indicates that VF will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about VF's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    11.70% of the float of VF has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    VF has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.3.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in VF has recently increased by 17.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    VF has a news sentiment score of 0.01. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 64 news articles for VF this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    33 people have searched for VFC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 120% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    9 people have added VF to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, VF insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $250,500.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.70% of the stock of VF is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    86.84% of the stock of VF is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about VF's insider trading history.
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VFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

VF's stock was trading at $18.80 at the start of the year. Since then, VFC shares have increased by 11.3% and is now trading at $20.92.
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VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) posted its earnings results on Monday, October, 28th. The textile maker reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.19. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript
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VF subsidiaries include Supreme, Icon-Altra LLC, Icebreaker Holdings Limited, Altra Footwear, Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company LLC, Napapijri, Timberland, and more.

Top institutional shareholders of VF include Fiduciary Alliance LLC (0.06%), IMC Chicago LLC, Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. WI (0.03%) and Handelsbanken Fonder AB (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard Carucci, Bracken Darrell, Matthew H Puckett, Matthew J Shattock, W Rodney Mcmullen, Mark Samuel Hoplamazian, Juliana L Chugg, Benno O Dorer, Carol L Roberts and Laura W Lang.
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Shares of VFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VF investors own include SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Dell Technologies (DELL), ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (USD), Walmart (WMT), Digital World Acquisition (DWAC) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend
9/10/2024
Dividend Payable
9/18/2024
Last Earnings
10/28/2024
Today
10/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 12/18 Dividend
12/10/2024
Dividend Payable
12/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/04/2025
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Mens' & boy's furnishings, work clothing, & allied garments
Sub-Industry
Apparel Accessories & Luxury Goods
CUSIP
91820410
Employees
30,000
Year Founded
1899

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$18.19
High Stock Price Target
$25.00
Low Stock Price Target
$11.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-13.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-968,880,000.00
Pretax Margin
-4.56%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.45 billion
Cash Flow
$4.86 per share
Book Value
$4.26 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
386,459,000
Market Cap
$8.17 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.53

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This page (NYSE:VFC) was last updated on 10/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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