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KTB Stock Chart & Stats
$77.29
$0.11(0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$77.29
$0.11(0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.55 - $87.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume80.14K
Average Volume (3M)837.11K
Market Cap
$4.70B
Enterprise Value$5.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.99
Shares Outstanding55,272,358
10 Day Avg. Volume992,675
30 Day Avg. Volume837,106
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.07
Price to Book (P/B)6.04
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio6.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$98.17Price Target Upside27.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)5.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Gross Margin ExpansionA sustained ~470bp gross margin uplift reflects structural improvements from Project Genius, better product/channel mix and Helly Hansen contribution. Higher baseline margins increase cash flow resilience, support reinvestment and shareholder returns, and reduce sensitivity to modest revenue softness.
Cash Generation & Deleveraging PlanStrong cash conversion (FCF ~0.94x net income) plus explicit targets to repay debt and a large buyback authorization signal disciplined capital allocation. Using operational cash and expected divestiture proceeds to cut leverage improves financing flexibility and long-term optionality for growth or returns.
Brand Strength & Market Share GainsConsistent market share gains and durable DTC growth demonstrate brand relevance and effective merchandising. This competitive momentum underpins pricing power, supports durable revenue streams across channels, and provides a platform to scale Helly Hansen and new initiatives over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage and modest liquidity reduce financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to demand shocks or cost inflation. Reliance on asset sale proceeds and voluntary repayments to hit ≤1.5x net leverage raises refinancing and execution risk over the next 2–6 months if top-line or cash flow underperforms.
Sharp TTM Revenue DeclineA large trailing revenue decline reflects demand volatility and weak comparables that can erode scale benefits. Sustained top-line pressure complicates deleveraging and capital allocation, making margins and buybacks dependent on stabilizing or reversing revenue trends over the coming quarters.
Higher SG&A & Stranded Lee CostsElevated SG&A from Helly integration, growth investments and ~$40M of stranded costs reduces near-term free cash flow and margin leverage. Until the Lee sale closes and overhead is reallocated, these structural expense shifts tighten the path to sustainable EPS improvement and debt reduction.
Kontoor Brands News
KTB FAQ
What was Kontoor Brands’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kontoor Brands lowest stock price was $53.55 and its highest was $87.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kontoor Brands’s market cap?
Kontoor Brands’s market cap is $4.70B.
When is Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Kontoor Brands’s earnings last quarter?
Kontoor Brands released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.14 by -$0.08.
Is Kontoor Brands overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kontoor Brands’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kontoor Brands pay dividends?
Kontoor Brands pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.36%. See more information on Kontoor Brands dividends here
What is Kontoor Brands’s EPS estimate?
Kontoor Brands’s EPS estimate is 1.05.
How many shares outstanding does Kontoor Brands have?
Kontoor Brands has 55,272,358 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kontoor Brands’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kontoor Brands reported an EPS of $1.06 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.14. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.176%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kontoor Brands?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kontoor Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$98.17 (27.01% Upside)
$98.17 (27.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 416.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $324.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
58.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a lifestyle clothing company that specializes in the creation, production, sourcing, promotion, and sale of denim, various garments, and related accessories. Their well-known brands include Wrangler, Lee, and Rock & Republic, which are distributed both domestically in the United States and across global markets. The organization operates through two distinct divisions: Wrangler and Lee. Their merchandise reaches consumers through diverse retail channels, such as large discount retailers, specialized boutiques, mid-range and traditional department stores, their own proprietary stores, and e-commerce platforms. By early 2022 (specifically January 1st), Kontoor Brands managed a network of 80 retail outlets spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Established in 2018, the company's main office is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
KTB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents strong operational and financial momentum: robust margin expansion, double-digit adjusted EPS growth, clear growth trajectories for Wrangler and Helly Hansen, a defensible capital allocation plan (large buyback authorization) and disciplined deleveraging. Near-term headwinds include elevated SG&A from Helly integration and growth investments, approximately $40 million of unmitigated costs shifted to continuing operations due to the Lee divestiture, tariff/input cost uncertainty and reliance on the timing of the Lee sale to fully realize capital deployment plans. On balance, the positive developments (margin expansion, EPS acceleration, brand momentum, buyback authorization and debt paydown progress) outweigh the near-term challenges.View all KTB earnings summariesKTB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$98.17
▲(27.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.61% Insiders
36.65% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
34.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors