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V.F. Corporation VFC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments · SIC 2320 · Vertical: Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (SIC 2320)

20.93USD+4.44% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

V.F. Corporation is a US group that runs a portfolio of outdoor and active brands, including The North Face, Vans and Timberland. It is reshaping its model through the Reinvent program, focusing on reducing debt and returning to growth, with annual revenue of 9.6 billion USD. Direct-to-consumer sales make up 44% of revenue.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, V.F. Corporation (VFC) stock was 20.93 USD (+4.44% on the day), with market capitalisation 8.2 bn USD, P/E 32.7 on diluted EPS of 0.64 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.72%, beta 2.12, 52-week range 12.62–21.55 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2027): revenue of 2.7 bn USD (−3.8% YoY), net income of 285.3 m USD (+50.3% YoY).

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
8.2 bn USD
shares as of 24 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
32.7
Diluted EPS TTM 0.64 · TTM to 28 Mar 2026
E/P (TTM)
3.06%
TTM to 28 Mar 2026
Dividend yield
1.72%
DPS 12m 0.36
Beta (2y)
2.12
Volatility (1y) 48%
52-week range
12.6221.55

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
85.6
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
14.32 – 20.32
above the upper band · %B 1.10 · band width 34.7%
SMA 50 / 200
15.08 / 17.00
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.31 / 1.01
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+46.7%−1.1%+47.8 pp—
3 months+37.5%−0.5%+38.0 pp—
6 months+7.8%+4.4%+3.4 pp—
Year to date+15.8%+12.3%+3.4 pp—
1 year+52.1%+13.5%+38.6 pp+12.2%
3 years+35.0%+76.4%−41.4 pp+49.1%
5 years−71.7%+63.7%−135.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−41.4%
22 Apr 2026 → 10 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−87.5%
16 Nov 2021 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−22.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2027 · 26 Sept 2026

Revenue
2.7 bn USD
−3.8% YoY
Net income
285.3 m USD
+50.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
unavailable
unavailable YoY
net / operating
10.6% / 13.7%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27Q2 '27
Revenue2.8 bn2.1 bn1.8 bn2.8 bn2.9 bn2.2 bn1.7 bn2.7 bn
Cost of revenue1.2 bn1.0 bn811.7 m1.3 bn1.2 bn944.1 m752.3 m1.2 bn
SG&A1.3 bn1.2 bn1.0 bn1.1 bn1.3 bn1.2 bn1.0 bn1.1 bn
Operating income225.8 m-72.9 m-86.6 m312.6 m289.1 m61.5 m-83.1 m367.9 m
Depreciation & amortisation60.1 m73.1 m64.4 m69.8 m78.9 m67.5 m57.8 m58.4 m
Interest expense43.3 m40.1 m43.6 m49.6 m39.7 m33.8 m30.4 m31.6 m
Pre-tax income196.7 m-116.6 m-126.6 m268.3 m362.9 m-163.3 m-106.9 m346.9 m
Income tax27.6 m33.7 m-10.2 m78.5 m62.0 m-44.0 m-9.7 m61.7 m
Net income167.8 m-150.8 m-116.4 m189.8 m300.8 m-119.3 m-97.2 m285.3 m
Diluted EPS0.43-0.38 ≈-0.300.480.76-0.30 ≈——
Operating cash flow918.1 m ≈-171.1 m-145.5 m-227.0 m ≈1.0 bn ≈33.3 m-62.5 m-151.5 m ≈
Dividends paid35.0 m ≈35.1 m35.2 m35.2 m ≈35.2 m ≈35.2 m35.4 m35.4 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 56 percentile of its own 25-quarter history (min 16.0, median 31.1, max 76.6; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020202120222023202420252026
Revenue10.3 bn10.5 bn9.2 bn11.8 bn11.1 bn9.9 bn9.5 bn9.6 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+2.2%−11.9%+28.2%−6.4%−10.6%−4.1%+1.1%
Net income1.3 bn679.4 m407.9 m1.4 bn118.6 m-968.9 m-189.7 m254.9 m
Net income YoYunavailable−46.1%−40.0%+240.0%−91.4%−917.0%unavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS3.151.701.043.530.31-2.49-0.480.64
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−46.0%−38.8%+239.4%−91.2%−903.2%unavailableunavailable
net %12.3%6.5%4.4%11.7%1.1%-9.8%-2.0%2.7%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 28 Mar 2026

Cash
823.9 m USD
Financial debt
3.5 bn USD
Net debt
2.7 bn USD
Equity
1.8 bn USD
Total assets
9.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.91x
Current ratio
1.84x
ROE
15.3%
ROA
2.7%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
9.9 bn
2025
9.5 bn
2026
9.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
4.8 bn
2025
4.4 bn
2026
4.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
5.1 bn ≈
2025
5.1 bn ≈
2026
5.3 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026derived

SG&A
2024
4.7 bn
2025
4.7 bn
2026
4.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Operating income
2024
-143.9 m
2025
303.8 m
2026
576.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
307.5 m
2025
259.6 m
2026
280.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
163.6 m ≈
2025
563.4 m ≈
2026
857.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
245.0 m
2025
174.1 m
2026
166.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
-284.9 m
2025
145.2 m
2026
341.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Income tax
2024
733.6 m
2025
75.8 m
2026
86.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Net income
2024
-968.9 m
2025
-189.7 m
2026
254.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
-2.49
2025
-0.48
2026
0.64

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
388.4 m
2025
392.6 m
2026
395.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Dividend per share
2024
0.78
2025
0.36
2026
0.36

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
656.4 m
2025
429.4 m
2026
823.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Receivables
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.3 bn
2026
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Inventories
2024
1.7 bn
2025
1.6 bn
2026
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Current assets
2024
4.2 bn
2025
3.8 bn
2026
4.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
—
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Aug 2021verified

Goodwill
2024
645.4 m
2025
603.4 m
2026
587.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.7 bn
2026
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Total assets
2024
11.6 bn
2025
9.4 bn
2026
9.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
788.5 m
2025
789.6 m
2026
826.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
263.9 m
2025
11.9 m
2026
10.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Long-term debt
2024
4.7 bn
2025
3.4 bn
2026
3.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Current liabilities
2024
3.5 bn
2025
2.7 bn
2026
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
10.0 bn
2025
7.9 bn
2026
7.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Equity
2024
1.7 bn †
2025
1.5 bn †
2026
1.8 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
1.0 bn
2025
465.2 m
2026
671.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2024
-172.3 m
2025
1.4 bn
2026
407.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
-959.6 m
2025
-2.1 bn
2026
-737.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Dividends paid
2024
303.1 m
2025
140.2 m
2026
140.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 May 2026verified

Share repurchases
2024
0
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 May 2024verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-4.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
0.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
89.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
29.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Net income CAGR 5Y
-9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
27.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
EPS CAGR 5Y
-9.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
55.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
9.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
6.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Net margin
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
21.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROA
3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROIC
33.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROCE
9.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
56.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-408.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
4.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
829.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
92.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
73 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
169 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Days payables outstanding
103 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
139 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
8.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
7.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
22.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
22.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
4.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
P/B
4.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
P/S
0.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
12.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
0.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
1.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
1.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 57 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

20.93 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 8.2 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
8.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
22.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
P/B
4.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROE
21.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Net margin
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
1.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 26 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 26 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 24 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 28 Oct 2026
verified 3057derived 174

Score by group

  • Valuation46
  • Balance sheet76
  • Quality65
  • Growth50
  • Returns24

Estimated value range

Low
20.23
USD per share
Mid
24.39
USD per share
High
33.39
USD per share
Price: 20.93 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 16.5% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 14.2% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: medium · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 4.73 – 40.16 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA21.59 – 40.16 (Mid 26.72)
    4 companies used · median multiple 11.3x · quartiles 9.0x – 17.1x
    CTAS, KTB, OXM, PVH
  • Peers: P/E20.23 – 33.39 (Mid 24.39)
    3 companies used · median multiple 26.0x · quartiles 21.5x – 35.6x
    CTAS, KTB, RL
  • Dividend discount (DDM)4.73 – 6.36 (Mid 5.43)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (SIC 2320)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 57/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality33.5%80 (vs peers)13%
Net margin · Quality3.9%40 (vs peers)8%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-4.7%0 (on a fixed band)10%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth27.3%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-0.5x100 (vs peers)13%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet4.7x49 (on a fixed band)8%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.5x56 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation22.3x35 (on a fixed band)13%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation8.7x57 (on a fixed band)13%
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns1.7%24 (on a fixed band)8%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet76/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth50/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality65/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial24/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation46/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

V. F. CORPORATION (VFC). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-09-26.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 9.6 bn USD in 2026; YoY growth 1.1%; net margin 3.9%; ROE 21.1%; net debt/EBITDA -0.5x.

The estimated value range is 20.23–33.39 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 24.39 USD, the price of 20.93 USD leaves a potential of 16.5% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 14.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 57/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 33.5%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 27.3%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: -0.5x

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -4.7%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 1.7%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (SIC 2320) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 5 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
22.3x
vertical median 26.0x
below median (−14.2%)
EV/EBITDA
8.7x
vertical median 11.3x
below median (−22.5%)
P/S
0.9x
vertical median 1.0x
below median (−10.8%)
P/B
4.1x
vertical median 4.1x
at median
ROE
21.1%
vertical median 37.5%
below median (−43.9%)
Net margin
3.9%
vertical median 8.7%
below median (−55.0%)
EBIT margin
6.8%
vertical median 11.9%
below median (−43.3%)
Revenue YoY
1.1%
vertical median 6.2%
below median (−82.9%)
Net debt/EBITDA
-0.5x
vertical median 1.0x
below median (−145.5%)
Dividend yield
1.7%
vertical median 0.9%
above median (+89.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
CTASCintas Corporation90.9 bn45.141.4%17.8%+8.9%+23% / +66%
VFCV. F. Corporation8.2 bn22.321.1%3.9%+1.1%+52% / +35%
PVHPvh Corp.4.5 bn—-3.5%-1.9%+3.4%+15% / −0%
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.4.5 bn17.148.0%8.7%unavailable+10% / +49%
OXMOxford Industries Inc456.5 m—-1.2%-0.5%−2.6%−20% / −66%
RLRalph Lauren Corporation—26.037.5%11.8%+14.6%+12% / +218%

1- and 3-year price returns: for VFC from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
11.23
Total return -45% · Per year -45%
19.95
Total return -2% · Per year -2%
30.18
Total return 47% · Per year 47%
3 years
8.98
Total return -52% · Per year -22%
18.13
Total return -6% · Per year -2%
30.38
Total return 54% · Per year 15%
5 years
7.18
Total return -58% · Per year -16%
16.47
Total return -10% · Per year -2%
30.58
Total return 61% · Per year 10%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 4.53
  • Net margin± 3.17
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.86
  • Annual dilution± 0.27

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (28 Oct 2026).

In brief

V.F. Corporation is a US group that runs a portfolio of outdoor and active brands, including The North Face, Vans and Timberland. It is reshaping its model through the Reinvent program, focusing on reducing debt and returning to growth, with annual revenue of 9.6 billion USD 1. Direct-to-consumer sales make up 44% of revenue 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A diversified portfolio of well-known brands, multiple sales channels and a significant share of direct-to-consumer sales.
  • Gross margin improvement and operating efficiency gains show that the transformation program is producing concrete results.
  • Debt reduction after divestitures and stronger liquidity give the company more financial flexibility.

Weaknesses

  • The Vans brand, important to the Active segment, still faces difficulties in the wholesale channel.
  • Reliance on many independent manufacturers and exposure to tariffs make costs variable and harder to control.
  • Revenue declines in some quarters and continued operating losses in certain periods weigh on results.

Opportunities

  • Growth at The North Face and Timberland could offset weakness elsewhere in the portfolio.
  • Expanding e-commerce and company-operated stores could improve margins over time.
  • Using AI-enabled inventory planning could lower inventory costs.

Threats

  • Lower consumer spending caused by inflation or geopolitical uncertainty could reduce demand.
  • New tariffs or shifts in trade policy could raise sourcing costs.
  • Retailer bankruptcies or consolidation could increase credit risk and reduce the number of points of sale.

Risks

  • Dependence on consumer demandhigh

    Revenue depends on consumer spending, which is shaped by the economy, inflation and weather conditions.

  • Vans recoveryhigh

    If the Vans turnaround is delayed, the Active segment could remain under pressure.

  • Margin pressuremedium

    Competition, retailer cost demands and freight costs could reduce profitability.

  • Tariffs and refund processmedium

    IEEPA refunds depend on the CBP process, and their completion is not assured, which could affect results.

  • Execution of the transformation programmedium

    If cost reduction and growth targets are missed, the company could keep a costly structure in place.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Growth in the outdoor brands and recovery in gross margin could show that the transformation is working and that debt can be reduced faster.
  • If direct sales keep growing, the company could earn better margins than through the wholesale channel.
  • Tariff refunds and tighter inventory control could support profitability in the coming period.

What would break the thesis

  • Falling wholesale sales and the Vans problems could show that the recovery is slower than expected.
  • If consumer spending weakens, the growth guidance could prove hard to reach.
  • Transformation and restructuring costs could keep weighing on net results for longer.

What to watch

  • Vans wholesale sales trend in the second half of the year2027
  • Completion of IEEPA tariff refunds and their effect on cost of goods soldQ2 2027
  • Leverage ratio at the end of fiscal 20272027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (28 Oct 2026).

The business

In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenue fell to 1.7 billion USD, though it rose slightly excluding Dickies, and management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance 23. Results still depend on the recovery of the Vans brand and on maintaining margins.

Market context

The apparel, footwear and equipment market is competitive and sensitive to consumer spending, pricing and tariffs. The company's revenue is concentrated in the Americas, which provided 50% of fiscal 2026 revenue, followed by Europe at 35% and Asia-Pacific at 15% 1. Tariff uncertainty remains, and IEEPA refunds could influence results if the refund process continues 2.

Demand is shifting toward digital and direct channels, while traditional retailers consolidate or press for higher margin support. The company responds by expanding e-commerce and using AI-enabled demand planning 1.

Trends

  • North Face growth recoverytailwind

    The North Face and Timberland grew in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, and the company raised its guidance partly because of these brands 3. If that growth continues, it could offset weakness at Vans.

  • Vans strugglesheadwind

    Vans sales declined in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, and guidance points to improvement only in the second half of the year 3. A slower recovery could weigh on the Active segment.

  • Tariffs and IEEPA refundsmixed

    The Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs, and the company expects refunds in phases that affect its cost of goods sold 2. The final effect depends on how the refund process is completed, which leaves the outcome uncertain.

  • Consumer sensitivity to geopoliticsheadwind

    The Middle East conflict raised fuel and oil costs and added uncertainty about demand 12. If consumer spending weakens, sales could be affected.

Competitive position

The company competes with many apparel, footwear and equipment brands, some of which are larger or have more resources in particular categories or regions 1. It also competes directly with the private label brands of its wholesale customers, and competition centers on brand recognition, design, quality and price 1.

Competitive pressure is rising as consumers move toward digital channels and retailers seek markdown allowances and other support 1. The company must show it can keep pace with changing preferences and product cycles.

  • Larger outdoor apparel and equipment makers

    Companies with greater resources in certain outdoor and equipment categories, as the company itself acknowledges.

  • Lifestyle apparel and footwear brands

    Brands chasing the same younger consumers, cited in the context of design and innovation competition.

  • Retailer private label brands

    Private label products of wholesale customers that compete directly with the company's brands.

  • Backpack and bag makers

    Competitors in the backpack and bag categories covered by the Active brands.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-03-28 · SEC / V.F. Corporation · 20 May 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-27 · SEC / V.F. Corporation · 29 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / V.F. Corporation · 29 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.