VF Corporation (VFC)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
$13.45+2.36%
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NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · VFC
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on driving revenue growth across key brands and expanding operating margins through improved product mix and cost management.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. VF returned to revenue growth with adjusted revenue ex Dickies up 4% in FY'26 and expanded adjusted operating margin ex Dickies by 110 bps to 7.0%. FY'27 guidance raised to +2% or better revenue growth with approximately 8% operating margin. The trajectory is delivering with sustained growth and margin expansion.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
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“Returned to growth for the full year in FY'26 with expanding margins and reduced debt.”
“Raising FY'27 revenue outlook to +2% or better C$ vs. LY.”
“Raising FY'27 revenue guidance with continued growth and expanding margins.”
Continue paying a consistent quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. VF consistently declared and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share in Q2 and Q3 2026. The company maintained this dividend level with no reductions, demonstrating delivery on this capital allocation priority.
“Dividend per share of $0.09 declared and payable in September 2026.”
“Dividend per share of $0.09 declared and payable in September 2026.”
“Dividend per share of $0.09 declared and payable in June 2026.”
Continue deleveraging efforts to lower net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 2.5x or below by fiscal year 2028.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. VF reduced its leverage ratio from 4.1x at FYE'25 to 3.1x at FYE'26, showing significant deleveraging progress. The company guides for a leverage ratio of 2.6x to 2.9x at FYE'27 and remains on track to reach 2.5x or lower by FY'28, indicating delivery on this priority.
“FYE'26 leverage ratio improved to 3.1x from 4.1x LY, on track for 2.5x by FY'28.”
“FYE'27 leverage ratio of 2.6x to 2.9x reaffirmed.”
“FYE'27 leverage ratio guidance of 2.6x to 2.9x.”
Focus on increasing adjusted operating income and free cash flow through margin expansion and operational efficiencies.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. VF improved operating income to $577M in FY'26, up 280 bps versus prior year, and free cash flow increased by over $90M to $405M. Operating cash flow also improved in FY'26. The trajectory shows delivery on improving profitability and cash generation.
“FY'26 operating income of $577M and operating margin of 6.0%, up 280 bps vs. LY.”
“FY'26 free cash flow up vs. LY, includes known and anticipated tariff impacts.”
“Operating cash flow up vs. LY and free cash flow flat to up vs. LY guidance.”
Focus on improving operating income through cost management and efficiency.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.05x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
21 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 48% for the rest of the cohort, n=1937).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.