V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Price Target Raised to $17.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) had its price target boosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $14.00 to $17.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the textile maker’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price suggests a potential downside of 9.94% from the company’s current price.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of V.F. in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $18.00 target price for the company. Guggenheim began coverage on shares of V.F. in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of V.F. in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Robert W. Baird set a $25.00 price objective on V.F. in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of V.F. in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, V.F. currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $16.84.

V.F. Stock Up 0.3%

NYSE:VFC traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $18.88. 1,159,555 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,952,409. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.38 billion, a PE ratio of 85.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.66. V.F. has a 12-month low of $9.41 and a 12-month high of $29.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.36. The business has a 50-day moving average of $17.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $15.30.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $2.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.73 billion. V.F. had a return on equity of 20.34% and a net margin of 0.95%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.60 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that V.F. will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of VFC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of V.F. by 59.7% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,748 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027 shares in the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new position in V.F. in the 2nd quarter worth about $48,000. Rothschild Investment LLC boosted its position in V.F. by 705.8% during the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $54,000 after purchasing an additional 3,282 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in V.F. by 94.8% in the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 2,421 shares during the period. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates purchased a new stake in shares of V.F. in the third quarter valued at approximately $82,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.84% of the company’s stock.

V.F. News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS checks point to an in-line Q3 report (EPS ~$0.44 vs. Street ~$0.45) and sales trends roughly matching Street estimates — reduces the chance of a negative earnings surprise and supports stability in the shares. V.F. Corp expected to post in-line Q3 earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is re-assessing V.F.’s valuation after a recent share rebound — this can produce mixed flows (some profit-taking, some buyers viewing the pullback as an entry). The piece doesn’t introduce new operational surprises, so reactions are likely measured. Assessing V.F Corp (VFC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound And Mixed Return Profile
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet and valuation metrics remain potential constraints: elevated debt-to-equity (~2.40), a high trailing P/E (~85), thin recent net margins and mixed growth create execution risk and could cap upside if macro/consumer trends weaken. Investors sensitive to leverage and valuation may remain cautious.

About V.F.

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.