Stifel Nicolaus Issues Positive Forecast for V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Stock Price

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) had its target price lifted by Stifel Nicolaus from $18.00 to $19.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the textile maker’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also commented on VFC. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of V.F. in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of V.F. from $12.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $20.00 target price on shares of V.F. in a research note on Thursday. Truist Financial set a $18.00 target price on shares of V.F. in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of V.F. in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $17.34.

V.F. Stock Up 5.4%

Shares of VFC opened at $20.15 on Thursday. V.F. has a fifty-two week low of $9.41 and a fifty-two week high of $26.93. The company’s fifty day moving average is $18.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.66. The firm has a market cap of $7.87 billion, a PE ratio of 36.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The textile maker reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $2.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.81 billion. V.F. had a return on equity of 19.08% and a net margin of 2.33%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.62 EPS. Analysts forecast that V.F. will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current year.

V.F. Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be given a $0.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. V.F.’s payout ratio is presently 65.45%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On V.F.

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VFC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake 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 buying an additional 1,027 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its holdings in shares of V.F. by 705.8% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 3,747 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 3,282 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of V.F. during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in V.F. by 94.8% during the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 2,421 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates acquired a new position in V.F. in the third quarter worth $82,000. 86.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting V.F.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat and stronger cash‑flow outlook — VF reported EPS and revenue above street estimates and flagged improved cash‑flow expectations, which investors viewed as evidence the “Reinvent” plan is gaining traction. VF Corp shares jump after Q3 beat and stronger cash flow outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying results: EPS $0.58 vs. consensus ~$0.43 and revenue ~$2.88B — company cited revenue growth, margin expansion and debt reduction as signs the turnaround is progressing. VF Corporation Progressed on Transformation in Its Third Quarter Fiscal 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Brand performance: The North Face and Timberland offset Vans weakness, with holiday strength helping margins and profits — supports a recovery narrative. Timberland Parent VF Corp Turns Holiday Shoppers Into Higher Profits
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated — VF declared a quarterly dividend (record March 10), a yield of roughly 1.8%, which can support investor sentiment as cash returns resume.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst action mixed — Stifel raised its price target to $19 but kept a “hold,” reflecting cautious optimism but limited upside per that shop. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials and call transcript available — useful for checking management detail on inventory, margin cadence, and cash‑flow timing. VF Corporation Q3 2026 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious with low targets — Telsey reaffirmed “market perform” with a $16 target, implying downside versus current levels and signaling skepticism about sustained margin recovery. Telsey Advisory Group commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Street sentiment still mixed overall — analyst price targets vary (median near $18 in recent compilations) and institutional positioning showed notable reductions from some large funds in recent quarters, which could cap near‑term upside. Quiver Quantitative summary

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.