UBS says this is now the highest ranking sector globally By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 12 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Utilities Sector Ranking: According to UBS, the Utilities sector is currently the highest-ranking globally, with strong performance noted in European equities, particularly in defense and electrification themes.
Investment Opportunities: UBS highlights key investment opportunities in companies like BAE Systems and Thales in Europe, while also noting that U.S. Consumer Cyclicals are performing well, contrasting with low-performing U.S. Low Income Consumer stocks.
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 16.09 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 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.
18 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
13 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 19.940
Low
10.00
Averages
16.09
High
25.00
Current: 19.940
Low
10.00
Averages
16.09
High
25.00
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.
