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Vans Is Turning the Corner And Thats Good News for VF
Article Summary
BUY- Vans Corporation (NYSE: VF) is showing signs of improving momentum as demand for its iconic Vans and Old Skool and Authentic styles continues to strengthen.
- Analysts expect Vans direct-to-consumer and wholesale orders to turn positive, while Timberland's balance-quarter revenue growth remains positive.
- VF is maintaining a clean balance sheet and inventory levels that support ongoing gross margin expansion, and updates to iconic styles like the LX Authentic Kickdown and Palace Skateboard x Vans Low 2.0 are selling well on third-party websites.
- Vans is expected to post modest year-over-year sales declines in the first half of 2027, but acceleration in the second and third quarters, supported by strong demand for heritage and heritage-inspired styles.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | -0.7% | 25% | 0.0 ptsDeclining (-0.7%) - NOT a growth stock |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 20.6% | 25% | 70.0 ptsGood (20.6%) - Solid outlook |
| Target Price Upside ? | 12.5% | 20% | 50.0 ptsMeets Minimum (12.5%) - Target: $19.32 vs Current: $17.17 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 55.2% | 15% | 80.0 ptsVery Healthy (55.2%) - High-quality margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -22.9% | 15% | 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-22.9%) - Light entry opportunity |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About VFC
- V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, offers branded apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.
- The company operates through two segments: Outdoor and Active.
- The company provides outdoor apparel, footwear, equipment, accessories; and style-forward and weather-ready footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Timberland, Timberland PRO, and The North Face brands.
- It also offers youth culture/action sports-inspired and apparel, footwear, and accessories; handbags, luggage, backpacks, totes, and accessories; and backpacks and luggage under the Vans, Kipling, Eastpak, and JanSport brands.
- In addition, the company provides performance-based footwear; performance merino wool and other natural fibers-based apparel and accessories; performance-based footwear; and high-performance apparel and accessories based on natural fibers under the Smartwool, Napapijri, Icebreaker, and Altra brands.
- The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, independently operated partnership stores, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including retail stores, concession retail stores, and e-commerce sites, and other digital platforms.
- V.F. Corporation was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.