| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 81 | 19.1x | 17.8x | Top tier | |
Growth | 41 | 1.7% | 7.1% | Around median | |
Quality | 86 | 7.5% | 4.5% | Top tier | |
Safety | 32 | 5.0x | 2.6x | Bottom tier | |
Capital Return | 45 | 2.73% | 2.12% | Around median | |
Momentum | 21 | -4.2% | 2.9% | Bottom tier | |
Sentiment | 96 | 13 | 3 | Top tier |
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V.F. Corporation manages a portfolio of apparel, footwear, and equipment brands, with its main drivers coming from The North Face, Vans, and Timberland, alongside smaller brands such as Altra. The company sells through two primary channels: direct-to-consumer and wholesale; in fiscal 2027 Q1, direct-to-consumer revenue increased 5%, while wholesale revenue declined 4%.
Fiscal 2027 Q1 revenue was approximately $1.7 billion, flat year over year and above the company’s previous guidance for a low-single-digit decline. The North Face revenue increased 4% and Timberland revenue rose 3%, while Vans revenue declined 9%; the Americas also grew 4%, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa declined 7%, and Asia-Pacific decreased 1%.
Adjusted gross margin in fiscal 2027 Q1 was 54.9%, up slightly year over year despite a negative currency impact of 140 basis points. The company reported an adjusted operating loss of $95 million and an adjusted loss per share of $0.27, compared with $0.25 in the comparable period, while EDGAR data for fiscal 2026 showed revenue of $9.6 billion, gross profit of $5.3 billion, net income of $254.9 million, and earnings per share of $0.64.
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The analyst consensus on VFC is Neutral, with an average target of $19.44 and a wide range of $16 to $24, reflecting meaningful disagreement over the speed of the Vans recovery and the sustainability of margin improvement. The average target is below the 52-week range high of $22.27, while the highest target exceeds that high by approximately 8%, and no current price-to-earnings ratio is available despite earnings per share of $0.64 in fiscal 2026; therefore, the valuation is closely tied to the execution of fiscal 2027 revenue growth and operating margin guidance.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-30; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
The company raised its revenue growth forecast from a range of 1% to 2% to 2% or more after fiscal 2027 Q1 revenue reached approximately $1.7 billion, flat year over year and better than previous guidance. The North Face supported the result with 4% growth, Timberland increased 3%, and the direct-to-consumer channel grew 5%. Management also said on the July 29, 2026 call that improved visibility into wholesale orders and partner plans gave it greater confidence in the second half of the fiscal year.
The recovery remains incomplete because Vans revenue declined 9% in fiscal 2027 Q1, and management expects a similar decline in Q2. On the other hand, e-commerce returned to growth, approximately 60% of comparable U.S. stores became stable or grew, and the Souvenir Asphalt collection sold out within 30 minutes. The company expects the revenue decline to improve from approximately 9% in the first half to 2% or less in Q3 and Q4 combined, depending largely on an improvement in wholesale.
The North Face grew 4% in fiscal 2027 Q1, led by transitional outerwear, protective jackets, and equipment, with a strong start for the Altamesa Version 2 shoe. Timberland increased 3%, driven by 10% growth in the Americas and strength in the 6-inch premium boot and boat shoe. Timberland also opened three full-price direct stores during the quarter, bringing the total number of these stores in the Americas to 14.
Net debt in fiscal 2027 Q1 declined by $1.1 billion, or 20% compared with the same period of the prior year. Free cash flow increased by approximately $75 million year over year, but benefited by approximately $50 million from tariff refunds. The company expects fiscal 2027 free cash flow to be flat or higher than the prior year and to end the year with a leverage ratio between 2.6 and 2.9 times.
Adjusted gross margin was 54.9% in fiscal 2027 Q1, up slightly despite a negative currency impact of 140 basis points. In contrast, the company reported an adjusted operating loss of $95 million and an adjusted loss per share of $0.27 due to the quarter’s seasonal nature and investments in marketing and direct selling. Management is maintaining its forecast for an operating margin of approximately 8% in fiscal 2027 and is targeting an exit rate of at least 10% in fiscal 2028, implying a margin of 10% or more in fiscal 2029.
The company announced on the July 29, 2026 call that Paul Vogel would step down as chief financial officer and that Abhishek Dalmia would assume a combined chief financial officer and chief operating officer role. Vogel will work with Dalmia during the quarter following the call to ensure an orderly transition. Dalmia emphasized that his priorities include capital-allocation discipline, improving portfolio returns, and balancing growth, profitability, and cash generation.
