V.F. (VFC.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 40% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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V.F. Price Target 2026: Analysts See 42% Upside

The average price target for V.F. is $18.77. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 41.98% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is V.F. overvalued or undervalued?

V.F. is currently undervalued with a gap of 42% relative to the price target.


The current price is $13.22, which places V.F. in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $16.89, and overvalued when the price exceeds $20.65.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For V.F., the fair value range lies between $16.89 and $20.65.


See the full price target analysis for V.F. →

Analyst Ratings for V.F. stock in 2026: Hold

23 analysts cover V.F.. Analysts are mostly neutral — 52.2% recommend Hold. The average price target is $18.77, which gives an upside of 42% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.43/5)
Strong Buy
5 (21.7%)
Buy
3 (13%)
Hold
12 (52.2%)
Sell
3 (13%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.43 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About V.F. – Apparel Manufacturing

V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, offers branded apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The company operates through two segments: Outdoor and Active. The company provides outdoor apparel, footwear, equipment, accessories; and style-forward and weather-ready footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Timberland, Timberland PRO, and The North Face brands. It also offers youth culture/action sports-inspired and apparel, footwear, and accessories; handbags, luggage, backpacks, totes, and accessories; and backpacks and luggage under the Vans, Kipling, Eastpak, and JanSport brands. In addition, the company provides performance-based footwear; performance merino wool and other natural fibers-based apparel and accessories; performance-based footwear; and high-performance apparel and accessories based on natural fibers under the Smartwool, Napapijri, Icebreaker, and Altra brands. The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, independently operated partnership stores, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including retail stores, concession retail stores, and e-commerce sites, and other digital platforms. V.F. Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Read more about the company

Key Figures for V.F.

$ 5.1B Market cap
$ 12.8B Revenue
Apparel Manufacturing Industry
19.54 P/E
0.40 P/S
3.04 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
vfc.com Website

What kind of stock is V.F.?

Dividend stock Growth stock Value stock

V.F. is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and value stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 13.4%.

Score Overview for V.F.

💰 Value Score 73/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 53/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 16/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 47/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in V.F. that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 530% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

V.F. trades at a P/E ratio of 19.5, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 12.4 (36% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 0.4 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 3.0. The PEG ratio is 0.34 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

V.F. has a profit margin of 5.6% (moderate). Return on equity (ROE) is 22.1% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 10.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 78.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 1.12 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 530.5% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 8.34% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

V.F. Dividend 2026: 13.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for V.F. in 2026

Dividend yield
13.39%
Payout ratio
70.6%
High

When does V.F. pay a dividend in 2026?

Next dividend payment
September 17, 2026

How much does V.F. pay in dividends?

V.F. does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for V.F.

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

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No historical dividend payments available.

Insider Trading in V.F. 2026: The Signal Is clearly positive

In 2026, insiders at V.F. have made 20 transactions – split into 12 purchases and 8 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 5,670,820 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include Carucci Richard, Darrell Bracken, Vogel Paul Aaron and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is clearly positive.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares over the last 3 months. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company in the short term.

Over the last 3 months: 3 purchases and 0 sales. A net 1,302,452 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 20 transactions: 12 purchases and 8 sales. A net 5,670,820 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: Carucci Richard bought 20,000 shares at 15 $ each on 2026-08-13. The stock has since fallen 10.3%.

Latest sale: Vogel Paul Aaron sold 10,246 shares at 16 $ each on 2026-06-04.

Who is buying: Carucci Richard, Darrell Bracken, Vogel Paul Aaron, Tanner Kirk, Sim Jennifer S. and others.

Who is selling: Vogel Paul Aaron, Sim Jennifer S., Phillips Michael Edward, Hyder Brent, Darrell Bracken and others.

Latest Insider Trades in V.F. (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in V.F.. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-13 Carucci Richard Buy 20,000 15 294,600
2026-07-31 Darrell Bracken Buy 32,894 15 492,752
2026-06-09 Carucci Richard Buy 30,000 17 515,100
2026-06-04 Vogel Paul Aaron Sell 10,246 16 168,137
2026-06-04 Sim Jennifer S. Sell 4,091 16 67,133
2026-06-04 Phillips Michael Edward Sell 1,613 16 26,469
2026-06-04 Hyder Brent Sell 20,405 16 334,846
2026-06-04 Darrell Bracken Sell 36,446 16 598,079
2026-06-04 Dalmia Abhishek Sell 11,351 16 186,270
2026-05-28 Phillips Michael Edward Sell 941 17 16,383

Who is buying and selling V.F. shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in V.F.: Carucci Richard, Darrell Bracken, Vogel Paul Aaron, Tanner Kirk, Sim Jennifer S. and others. In total, 7,707,954 $ was bought across 12 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Vogel Paul Aaron, Sim Jennifer S., Phillips Michael Edward, Hyder Brent, Darrell Bracken and others. In total, 2,037,135 $ was sold across 8 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

V.F. Short Selling 2026: 8.3% Sold Short

High short interest: 8.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
8.3%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 8.3% means that 8.3% of the freely traded shares in V.F. have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 10/27/2026. With a short interest of 8.3%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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8.3%

When Does V.F. Report Earnings – Next Date: 10/27/2026

The next earnings report from V.F. is scheduled for October 27, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of V.F. 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 3, 2026.

Trend Analysis of V.F. Corporation

V.F. Corporation is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $13.22 is 7.0% below the 20-day average ($14.21). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 15.2% below the 50-day average ($15.59). Long term, the stock is 24.4% below the 200-day average ($17.49), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (15.59) is below the 200-day average (17.49), which is a classic bearish signal for V.F. Corporation.

Is V.F. Corporation overbought or oversold?

V.F. Corporation has an RSI of 32.5. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for V.F. Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.658), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-0.613) by 0.045, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.847), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.381) by 0.466, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for V.F. Corporation

V.F. Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 49.2%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for V.F. Corporation

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.658). Weekly bearish (-0.847).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 32.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About V.F. stock in 2026

Should you buy V.F. stock now?
No, the technical signal for V.F. is currently SELL. V.F. trades at $13.22 as of 9/3/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.658 with falling momentum (signal: -0.613); RSI is at 32.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $18.77 points to 42.0% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for V.F. stock?
The average analyst price target for V.F. is $18.77. The current price is $13.22, which gives an upside of 42.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $16.89 and $20.65.
Is V.F. a dividend stock?
Yes, V.F. is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 13.39%. The payout ratio is 70.6%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/17/2026.
When does V.F. pay a dividend in 2026?
V.F. pays its next dividend on 9/17/2026. The dividend yield is 13.39%. The payout ratio of 70.6% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of V.F. stock?
V.F. is rated as a stock in the risk category Moderate. the annual standard deviation is 49.2%, which classifies the stock as Moderate.
Is V.F. overvalued?
No, V.F. is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (42.0% upside). V.F. has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 19.5 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 0.4, a P/B ratio of 3.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 42.0%.
Is V.F. overbought?
No, V.F. is not overbought. RSI is at 32.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 32.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 7.0% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next V.F. earnings report?
V.F. reports its next earnings on October 27, 2026. The stock currently trades at $13.22. With a P/E ratio of 19.5, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations. The RSI is at 32.5, so the report can reinforce the current technical trend.
Is V.F. shorted?
Yes, V.F. is shorted with 8.3% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying V.F. stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of V.F. – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 3 purchases and 0 sales. On a net basis, 1,302,452 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 12 purchases and 8 sales, with a net 5,670,820 $ bought. Active buyers include Carucci Richard, Darrell Bracken, Vogel Paul Aaron and others. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is V.F. a good stock?
Based on our total score, V.F. is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 47 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 73/100, Quality: 53/100, Momentum: 16/100. In addition: analysts see 42.0% upside to the price target; a dividend of 13.39%; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether V.F. is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for V.F. stock?
The outlook for V.F. based on current data: the average analyst price target is $18.77 (+42.0%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 10/27/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 19.5 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is V.F. stock falling?
V.F. is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.0% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 8.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can V.F. go?
The average analyst price target for V.F. is $18.77, which corresponds to a potential gain of 42.0% from the current price of $13.22. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can V.F. fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for V.F.. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does V.F. do?
V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, offers branded apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. The company operates through two segments: Outdoor and Active. The company provides outdoor apparel, ... The company belongs to the Consumer Cyclical sector, more specifically the Apparel Manufacturing industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate V.F. as an investment.
Did V.F. raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from V.F.. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is V.F. making money or losing money?
Yes, V.F. is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 5.6% — which is moderate. At a P/E ratio of 19.5, you currently pay 19.5 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can V.F. go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of V.F. is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 1.12 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 530% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does V.F. have a lot of debt?
Yes, V.F. has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 530%. For the consumer cyclical sector, anything above 200% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Cyclical consumer companies can carry moderate debt in good times — high debt is risky in downturns. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can V.F. service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is -2.5x, and net debt equals 2.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).