JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Stock

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) had its target price hoisted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $14.00 to $17.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the textile maker’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective indicates a potential downside of 13.02% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group set a $16.00 price target on shares of V.F. in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Piper Sandler increased their price target on V.F. from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, October 27th. KGI Securities set a $14.50 price target on V.F. and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on shares of V.F. in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of V.F. in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $16.84.

V.F. Stock Performance

Shares of V.F. stock opened at $19.55 on Tuesday. V.F. has a 12 month low of $9.41 and a 12 month high of $29.02. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 88.84, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $18.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $15.37.

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 the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.10. V.F. had a net margin of 0.95% and a return on equity of 20.34%. The company had revenue of $2.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.73 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.60 EPS. V.F.’s quarterly revenue was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that V.F. will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On V.F.

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VFC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in V.F. by 59.7% during the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,748 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,027 shares in the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. bought a new stake in shares of V.F. during the 2nd quarter valued at $48,000. Rothschild Investment LLC lifted its stake in shares of V.F. by 705.8% during the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 3,282 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in V.F. by 94.8% in the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 2,421 shares during the period. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates purchased a new stake in V.F. in the 3rd quarter worth $82,000. 86.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

V.F. News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews expect V.F. to beat upcoming Q3 earnings — Zacks highlights that V.F. has the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat (revenue resilience and margin improvement expectations). An earnings beat would support upside in the shares and help validate recent cost and brand strategies. V.F. (VFC) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage piece examines V.F.’s 2026 note redemption and investor outreach, framing a possible shift in capital strategy — this could reduce near-term debt risk but may involve refinancing, cash use, or broader balance-sheet communication to the market. Impact depends on funding terms and whether the company signals ongoing buybacks/dividends or conserves cash. Did V.F. Corp’s (VFC) 2026 Note Redemption and Outreach Just Reframe Its Capital Strategy?
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target from $14 to $17 but kept a “neutral” rating — the new target still implies downside versus the current market price, signaling analyst caution about sustained upside despite some improvement in outlook. That continued cautious stance can limit analyst-driven buying momentum. Analyst Price Target Change (Benzinga)

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.