Kontoor Brands (KTB)
NYSE:KTB
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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)794.04K
Market Cap
$4.20B
Enterprise Value$5.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.99
Shares Outstanding55,272,358
10 Day Avg. Volume723,959
30 Day Avg. Volume794,040
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 Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.26
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)$2.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brand & Market Share (Wrangler)Persistent market-share gains and DTC strength (DTC +9% in Q1) indicate durable brand equity and distribution advantages. Sustained share momentum supports pricing power, repeat purchase behavior and more predictable long-term revenue generation across wholesale and DTC channels.
Sustained Gross Margin ExpansionMaterial margin improvement driven by Project Genius and Helly Hansen (~200 bps contribution) reflects structural cost, product mix and sourcing gains. Higher normalized gross margins enhance cash conversion and provide a buffer to input/tariff volatility while funding reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Lee Divestiture & Capital ReallocationThe strategic sale of Lee is a structural portfolio shift that sharpens focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen. Proceeds (initial $750M, $250M earnout) materially improve capital allocation optionality for buybacks and debt reduction, increasing long-term return potential and strategic clarity.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing risk if top-line or margins slip. Despite management's ≤1.5x net leverage target, progress depends on asset-sale timing and sustained cash flow, leaving balance-sheet risk over the medium term.
Revenue VolatilityLarge trailing revenue swings signal demand volatility and make forward planning harder for inventory and investment. Persistent top-line instability can erode operating leverage, increase working-capital needs and strain margin sustainability even if gross margins improve.
Stranded/Unmitigated Costs & SG&A PressureAbout $40M of stranded costs plus accelerated growth investments drove a ~60% YoY SG&A increase in Q1. These structural expense pressures reduce near-term operating leverage and prolong the time needed to convert margin gains into free cash flow absent timely mitigation through the Lee sale.
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 $4.20B.
When is Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kontoor Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 49 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 1.09.
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?
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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 78%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 416.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.20%
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
1.62% Insiders
35.53% Mutual Funds
16.71% Other Institutional Investors
18.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors