V.F. (NYSE:VFC) Shares Gap Down – Here’s Why

V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $20.28, but opened at $18.03. V.F. shares last traded at $18.5790, with a volume of 7,371,396 shares.

Key Headlines Impacting V.F.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat — VFC reported Q3 EPS above consensus and revenue that topped estimates, driven by strong holiday demand for footwear, bags and lifestyle apparel and some margin expansion; the company maintained its full‑year outlook, which supports the case for operational stability. VF Corp beats Q3 estimates on strong holiday sales, maintains FY outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Transformation progress — management said the transformation is delivering modest revenue growth, margin expansion and debt reduction measures, which are constructive for medium‑term cash flow and deleveraging. VF Corporation Progressed on Transformation in Its Third Quarter Fiscal 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder return — the company declared a dividend alongside the results, which may support income‑oriented holders. VF Reports Q3 2026 Results and Declares Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials available — the full earnings call transcript and presentation were posted; details matter for guidance nuance and segment performance (investors should review the call for color on brand trends and inventory). V.F. Corporation (VFC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst stance — Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $16 price target, signaling limited near‑term upside and likely contributing to selling pressure. Telsey reaffirms market perform, $16 PT
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed underlying metrics — while EPS beat, EPS was below last year’s level and revenue growth was modest (low single digits); net margin remains thin, which raises sensitivity to cost or demand swings. V.F. Q3 results and metrics summary
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation & leverage concerns — some data services and analyst notes highlight a relatively high P/E and elevated debt-to-equity versus peers, plus mixed analyst targets, which can pressure the stock despite the beat. VF Releases Q3 2026 Earnings (analyst targets & hedge fund activity)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Robert W. Baird set a $25.00 price objective on V.F. in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on V.F. in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $18.00 target price for the company. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $16.00 price target on shares of V.F. in a research note on Wednesday. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of V.F. in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, KGI Securities set a $14.50 target price on shares of V.F. and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.84.

V.F. Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.36. The firm has a market cap of $7.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 83.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.66. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $18.52 and a 200 day simple moving average of $15.60.

V.F. (NYSE:VFC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, January 31st. The textile maker reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.14. V.F. had a return on equity of 20.34% and a net margin of 0.95%.During the same period last year, the business earned $0.62 earnings per share. V.F.’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that V.F. Corporation will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On V.F.

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VFC. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of 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. Arkadios Wealth Advisors grew its holdings in V.F. by 158.8% in the second quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 56,904 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $669,000 after purchasing an additional 34,915 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its stake in shares of V.F. by 134.8% during the second quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 52,953 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $622,000 after purchasing an additional 30,405 shares in the last quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC boosted its position in shares of V.F. by 30.7% in the 2nd quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC now owns 3,442,936 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $40,454,000 after purchasing an additional 808,474 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its position in V.F. by 104.7% during the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 567,886 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $6,673,000 after buying an additional 290,444 shares in the last quarter. 86.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

V.F. Company Profile

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.