Key Points
- Director Juliana Chugg sold 6,678 V.F. shares on Feb. 10 at an average $21.30 for proceeds of $142,241.40, leaving her with just 40 shares — a 99.4% reduction (SEC Form 4 filed).
- V.F. beat quarterly expectations, reporting $0.58 EPS vs. $0.43 expected and revenue of $2.88 billion vs. $2.81 billion, with revenue up 1.5% year‑over‑year.
- The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09 (annualized $0.36, ~1.8% yield; ex‑dividend Mar. 10), while analysts maintain a consensus "Hold" rating with a $18.22 price target.
V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC - Get Free Report) Director Juliana Chugg sold 6,678 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.30, for a total value of $142,241.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 40 shares in the company, valued at approximately $852. This trade represents a 99.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.
V.F. Price Performance
Shares of VFC stock opened at $20.18 on Friday. V.F. Corporation has a 12 month low of $9.41 and a 12 month high of $26.69. The company has a market capitalization of $7.90 billion, a PE ratio of 36.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.65. The firm's 50-day moving average is $19.33 and its two-hundred day moving average is $16.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 1.03.
V.F. (NYSE:VFC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results 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 company had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.81 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.62 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that V.F. Corporation will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current year.
V.F. Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be issued a $0.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. V.F.'s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.45%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On V.F.
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VFC. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC grew its stake in V.F. by 43.4% during the 3rd quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC now owns 4,938,084 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $71,257,000 after buying an additional 1,495,148 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its position in shares of V.F. by 104.7% during the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 567,886 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $6,673,000 after purchasing an additional 290,444 shares during the period. Fiduciary Alliance LLC boosted its position in shares of V.F. by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter. Fiduciary Alliance LLC now owns 586,877 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $8,469,000 after purchasing an additional 105,786 shares in the last quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund grew its position in V.F. by 21.3% in the second quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 573,649 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $6,740,000 after buying an additional 100,680 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC increased its stake in V.F. by 115.2% in the 3rd quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 113,951 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $1,644,000 after purchasing an additional 60,998 shares in the last quarter. 86.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
V.F. News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting V.F. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research published refreshed quarterly and full‑year EPS projections (Feb 11). Key points: Zacks models FY2027 EPS of $1.09 and FY2028 EPS of $1.44 — materially above the current consensus of $0.73 — and forecasts recoveries across 2027–2028 quarters (e.g., Q2 2028 $0.64, Q3 2028 $0.78). This suggests analysts expect a multi‑quarter earnings recovery, which could support higher forward valuation and upward pressure on VFC shares.
- Neutral Sentiment: Unrelated market item — Gaudium IVF plans an IPO Feb 20; not material to VFC fundamentals. 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 an average $21.30 (proceeds ~$142k), leaving her with 40 shares — a 99.4% drop in her reported holding. Insider selling can be perceived as a negative signal or simply portfolio rebalancing; it may add short‑term selling pressure. SEC filing: Form 4
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
VFC has been the topic of several analyst reports. Guggenheim began coverage on V.F. in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a "neutral" rating on the stock. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on V.F. from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on V.F. from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Barclays restated an "overweight" rating on shares of V.F. in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of V.F. from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $18.22.
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V.F. Company Profile
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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.
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