VF Corp hits 20-day high on holiday sales optimism
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: 04 Dec 25
Source: WSJ
VF Corp's stock rose by 4.01%, reaching a 20-day high as investors reacted positively to the strong holiday sales outlook.
Walmart has reported a significant increase in its stock price, anticipating robust consumer demand for discounted goods during the holiday season. This optimism in the retail sector is likely benefiting VF Corp as well, given its position in the apparel market.
The overall retail landscape remains competitive, but the positive sentiment surrounding holiday sales could lead to further growth for VF Corp, especially as consumers seek value-oriented shopping experiences.

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Analyst Views on VFC
Wall Street analysts forecast VFC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VFC is 14.84 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 19.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Wall Street analysts forecast VFC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VFC is 14.84 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 19.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Current: 18.570

Current: 18.570

Neutral
maintain
$15 -> $16
Reason
Goldman Sachs raised the firm's price target on VF Corp. to $16 from $15 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. VF Corp. completed the sale of the Dickies brand sale to Bluestar Alliance on November 12 for $600M in cash.
Market Perform
maintain
$14 -> $16
Reason
Telsey Advisory raised the firm's price target on VF Corp. to $16 from $14 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The company reported "solid" Q2 results, showing continued improvement in execution, the analyst tells investors. However, below consensus Q3 EBIT guidance reflects ongoing challenges in the operating environment, the firm adds.
Truist raised the firm's price target on VF Corp. to $15 from $14 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The stock fell on Q2 results despite a top-line and EPS beat as underlying Vans' trends remain soft, with the business still trending down high-single-digits excluding reset actions, the analyst tells investors in a research note. These declines are expected to continue through Q3, which further pushes out the timeline for a meaningful/durable growth inflection for Vans, the firm added.
KGI Securities downgraded VF Corp. to Neutral from Outperform with a $14.50 price target.
About VFC
V.F. Corp is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company. The Company designs, procures, markets and distributes a variety of branded products, including backpacks, luggage and accessories for consumers of all ages. Its products are marketed under VF-owned brand names. Its portfolio of outdoor, active and workwear brands includes The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Altra, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Kipling, Napapijri, Eastpak, JanSport, and Timberland PRO. Its segments include Outdoor, Active, and Work. The Outdoor segment is a group of outdoor-based lifestyle brands. Product offerings include performance and performance-inspired outdoor apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. The Active segment is a group of activity-based lifestyle brands. Product offerings include active apparel, footwear, backpacks, luggage and accessories. The Work segment consists of performance and lifestyle workwear brands with product offerings that include apparel, footwear and accessories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.