V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Upgraded by Argus to Strong-Buy Rating

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) was upgraded by investment analysts at Argus to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on VFC. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of V.F. from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on shares of V.F. from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on V.F. from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of V.F. in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on V.F. from $14.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $18.22.

V.F. Price Performance

Shares of VFC stock opened at $20.31 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $19.36 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $16.28. The stock has a market cap of $7.94 billion, a PE ratio of 36.92, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.65. V.F. has a 52-week low of $9.41 and a 52-week high of $26.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.55.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The textile maker reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.15. V.F. had a return on equity of 19.08% and a net margin of 2.33%.The business had revenue of $2.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.81 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.62 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that V.F. will post 0.73 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Juliana L. Chugg sold 6,678 shares of V.F. stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.30, for a total value of $142,241.40. Following the sale, the director owned 40 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $852. This trade represents a 99.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On V.F.

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of V.F. by 59.7% in the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,748 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,027 shares in the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in V.F. in the 2nd quarter valued at $48,000. Rothschild Investment LLC lifted its position in V.F. by 705.8% during the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $54,000 after buying an additional 3,282 shares in the last quarter. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates bought a new position in shares of V.F. in the 3rd quarter valued at about $82,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of V.F. by 50.1% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 7,465 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $108,000 after acquiring an additional 2,490 shares during the last quarter. 86.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about V.F.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research refreshed forward earnings models and is materially more bullish than consensus — projecting FY2027 EPS of $1.09 and FY2028 EPS of $1.44 (consensus ~ $0.73). Zacks also models sequential quarterly recovery (examples: Q2 2028 $0.64, Q3 2028 $0.78), which supports a stronger forward valuation for VFC.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results (Jan. 28) topped estimates: Q? EPS $0.58 vs. $0.43 expected and revenue $2.88B vs. $2.81B expected — evidence of demand resilience across key brands that underpins near‑term momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Board announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09 (annualized $0.36, ~1.8% yield) with an ex‑dividend date of March 10 — supports income investor interest and signals management confidence in cash flow.
• Positive Sentiment: Several institutional holders have recently increased positions (e.g., Segall Bryant & Hamill, Russell Investments, New York State Common Retirement Fund), indicating conviction from larger, professional investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains mixed: most brokers rate VFC a Hold with a consensus price target near $18.22; a few firms (Barclays) are overweight while others remain neutral — implies limited near‑term analyst catalyst upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Unrelated market item: Gaudium IVF plans an IPO Feb. 20 (not material to V.F.). Gaudium IVF and Women Health to float IPO on Feb 20
• Negative Sentiment: Director Juliana L. Chugg sold 6,678 shares on Feb. 10 at ~$21.30 (proceeds ~$142k), reducing her holding to 40 shares — a large percentage reduction that can be viewed negatively by some investors and may add short‑term selling pressure. SEC filing: Form 4

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.