VF Corporation stock holds steady as debt progress lifts outlook

VF Corporation stock is trading near $13.94 as Moody's shifted the outlook to stable on August 20, 2026. Investors are also weighing quarterly revenue of $1.67 billion and an adjusted loss of $0.27 a share.

VF Corporation stock (US9255241033) traded at $13.94 on August 21, 2026, with a market value of $5.48 billion and a 52-week range of $12.60 to $22.27. Moody's shifted VF's outlook to stable from negative on August 20, 2026, after debt reduction progress, while the shares stayed below the 200-day moving average of $17.53.

Debt progress meets a softer quarter

The most recent quarter in the market update showed revenue of $1.67 billion, down 5.2% year over year, while adjusted earnings came in at a loss of $0.27 a share versus consensus for a loss of $0.22. That miss sat alongside a reported debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70 and a net margin of 2.88%.

The combination matters because the new credit outlook leans on balance-sheet repair, while the operating line still shows pressure. Revenue still beat the estimate of $1.64 billion, which gives investors a cleaner split between sales execution and profitability strain.

Consensus stays cautious

Analysts tracked in the same market update put VF on a Hold rating, with an average price target of $18.21. That implies the market is still pricing in a wider margin of safety than the consensus view suggests, even after the stock's recent close at $13.94.

VF's 50-day simple moving average stood at $16.22 and its 200-day simple moving average at $17.53. The stock traded 16.7% below the 50-day line and 20.4% below the 200-day line, a gap that keeps the chart from confirming a durable trend change.

Outdoor brands still matter

VF's portfolio still centers on outdoor and action-sports brands, including The North Face, Vans and Timberland. The North Face remains the clearest reference point for the group because it gives the company exposure to higher-margin premium outerwear and trail demand.

For investors, the main question is whether debt progress and stable credit support can outpace the weaker earnings profile from the latest quarter. The stock closed at $13.94 on August 21, 2026, and the current debate is still being set by that gap between financial repair and profit recovery.

Fact box

Company: VF Corporation

ISIN: US9255241033

Ticker: VFC

Exchange: NYSE

Price (as of August 21, 2026): $13.94 USD

Market cap: $5.48 billion

Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Index membership: S&P 500

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