VF Corporation stock holds near USD 13 as institutions adjust positions
Published on 09/08/2026 at 17:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
VF Corporation stock (ISIN US9255241033) is trading around USD 13 in early September 2026, with recent filings showing that large institutional investors have been actively adjusting their stakes and the company’s latest quarterly figures providing a mixed backdrop for shareholders as of September 8, 2026.MarketBeat
Institutions reposition around VF Corporation
According to a recent filing summarized by MarketBeat, the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired 100,124 shares of VF Corporation in the second quarter, a position valued at approximately USD 1,670,000 based on that period’s prices. Institutional investors collectively hold about 86.84 percent of VF Corporation’s shares, underlining that the stock is largely in professional hands.
A separate overview from MarketBeat notes that Wellington Management Group LLP trimmed its stake in VF Corporation by 25.3 percent during the same quarter, while other institutions such as Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased their exposure. This combination of buying and selling activity illustrates how different institutional investors are reassessing VF Corporation’s prospects in light of recent performance and valuation metrics.
Quarterly figures show revenue beat but earnings loss
The most recent quarterly report cited in the late-August and early-September coverage relates to VF Corporation’s fiscal second-quarter results, which were released on July 29, 2026.MarketBeat In that quarter, the apparel group generated revenue of USD 1.67 billion, slightly ahead of analyst expectations of USD 1.64 billion, meaning sales came in about USD 30 million above consensus forecasts for the period.MarketBeatMarketBeat
Despite the revenue beat, VF Corporation reported a loss per share of USD 0.27 in the July 29, 2026 quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimate of a USD 0.22 loss by USD 0.05 per share.MarketBeat Year over year, quarterly revenue declined by 5.2 percent, showing that the top line is still under pressure relative to the same quarter of the prior year.MarketBeatMarketBeat The company’s return on equity was reported at 18.91 percent, with a net margin of 2.88 percent for that period, indicating that while VF Corporation remains profitable on a trailing basis, earnings volatility is evident when looking at the most recent quarter.MarketBeat
For investors, the combination of a modest revenue beat and a deeper-than-expected loss per share underscores that VF Corporation is still in a transition phase. The company is working to stabilize demand across its portfolio of apparel and footwear brands while managing costs and restructuring efforts, and that makes earnings sensitivity to volumes and pricing an important risk to monitor.
Dividend and analyst expectations frame valuation
VF Corporation has maintained a quarterly dividend, which was most recently declared at USD 0.09 per share for shareholders of record on September 10, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 17, 2026.MarketBeat On an annualized basis, this amounts to USD 0.36 per share and represents a dividend yield of about 2.7 percent when measured against a share price near USD 13.46, as referenced in recent market data.MarketBeatMarketBeat That yield is relatively modest compared with historical levels for VF Corporation, reflecting prior dividend reductions as management sought to preserve cash and strengthen the balance sheet.
Analyst coverage aggregated by MarketBeat and MarketBeat indicates that VF Corporation currently carries a consensus rating of Hold. In total, two analysts assign a Strong Buy rating, three rate the stock as Buy, twelve as Hold, and two as Sell. The average price target across this group stands at USD 18.21 per share, implying upside of roughly 35 percent compared with the recent trading level around USD 13.46, if the consensus target were to be reached.MarketBeatMarketBeat This gap between the current price and analyst targets reflects expectations that VF Corporation can gradually improve margins and earnings as restructuring initiatives progress, but the mixed rating distribution also signals that risks are still perceived as material.
One of the risks highlighted in recent commentary is that VF Corporation’s revenue was down 5.2 percent year over year in the July 29, 2026 quarter, despite the small beat versus analyst expectations.MarketBeatMarketBeat For apparel and footwear brands, sustained top-line pressure can weigh on operating leverage and makes it harder to support both investment in brand marketing and shareholder returns. If consumer demand softens further or if promotional activity increases, margins could come under renewed strain.
Product and brand perspective
VF Corporation’s portfolio includes well-known lifestyle and performance brands in apparel and footwear, which collectively generated the USD 1.67 billion in quarterly revenue reported for the period ended July 29, 2026.MarketBeat The company’s strategy focuses on leveraging brand strength, direct-to-consumer channels and digital platforms to drive sales, while also optimizing its wholesale relationships. Investors monitoring VF Corporation’s stock often pay particular attention to performance in core segments such as outdoor and activewear, where brand equity and product innovation are critical to maintaining pricing power.
VF Corporation stock price and market data
Recent market data cited by MarketBeat and MarketBeat show VF Corporation stock opening at USD 13.46 on a recent trading day, with the shares described as trading up 0.1 percent at that level. The company’s 52-week trading range spans from a low of USD 12.94 to a high of USD 22.27, meaning the current price is close to the bottom of the past-year corridor and sits more than USD 8 below the 52-week high.MarketBeat This positioning suggests that while the stock has rebounded somewhat from its lows, it remains significantly below its highest levels of the past year.
Based on the most recent consensus, VF Corporation is expected to post earnings of USD 1.07 per share for the current fiscal year, according to the data summarized by MarketBeat. When compared with the reference price around USD 13.46, this implies a forward price-earnings multiple in the low-teens, though the presence of a recent quarterly loss per share means that investors must weigh near-term volatility against longer-term earnings power. For shareholders, the key question is whether the company can translate its brand portfolio and operational improvements into sustained profit growth that justifies the valuation and supports the dividend.
VF Corporation stock at a glance
- Company: VF Corporation Inc.
- ISIN: US9255241033
- Ticker: VFC
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 8, 2026): 13.46 USD
- Market capitalization: [value] USD (as of September 8, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel
- Index membership: S&P 500
