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KTB Stock Chart & Stats
$83.54
$2.05(2.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$83.54
$2.05(2.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$53.55 - $88.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume176.41K
Average Volume (3M)799.01K
Market Cap
$4.87B
Enterprise Value$5.08K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.99
Shares Outstanding55,272,358
10 Day Avg. Volume666,907
30 Day Avg. Volume799,008
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$98.17Price Target Upside17.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)5.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Gross Margin ExpansionSustained margin improvement from Project Genius and Helly Hansen contribution reflects structural cost and mix gains. Higher baseline gross margins boost cash generation and operating leverage, making earnings less cyclical and improving resilience to mid-term volume swings.
Wrangler Market Share & DTC StrengthConsistent market share gains and accelerating direct-to-consumer sales indicate durable brand equity and improved margin capture. A stronger DTC mix supports higher lifetime value, pricing control, and data-driven merchandising that underpin sustainable revenue quality over multiple quarters.
Cash Generation & Capital Allocation DisciplineRobust free cash flow guidance combined with a formal deleveraging target and large buyback authorization signals disciplined capital allocation. If realized, proceeds from divestiture plus FCF will materially improve leverage and optionality for reinvestment or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to revenue volatility and interest cost changes. Even with targets to deleverage, existing leverage constrains capital deployment and increases downside risk if top-line or margin momentum weakens over the next several quarters.
Sharp Trailing Revenue DeclineA severe recent TTM revenue drop highlights recurring demand and reporting volatility; sustained top-line weakness would pressure margins and cash flow, making deleveraging harder and amplifying execution risk for investments in DTC, product and geographic expansion over the medium term.
Rising SG&A And Stranded Divestiture CostsSignificant SG&A uplift from integration and growth investments, combined with ~$40M of unmitigated costs tied to the Lee divestiture, compresses near-term operating leverage. If these costs persist or mitigation from the sale is delayed, margin sustainability and cash conversion could be impaired.
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 $88.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Kontoor Brands’s market cap?
Kontoor Brands’s market cap is $4.87B.
When is Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 13 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 2.48%. 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 (17.51% Upside)
$98.17 (17.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
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
▲(17.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.77% Insiders
36.65% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
33.56% Public Companies and
Individual Investors