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On April 17, BWG Global upgraded V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) to Positive from Mixed. The firm pointed to its channel checks, noting that Vans showed some improvement in the U.S. during Q4, while Timberland and The North Face benefited from colder weather.

On April 15, Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow raised the firm’s price recommendation on VFC to $20 from $15. It reiterated an Equal Weight rating on the shares ahead of quarterly results. The analyst said that while the firm had taken a more cautious stance over the past 12-plus months, it is now leaning slightly more positive. This shift reflects improving checks around Vans in the US and what that could mean for the company’s P&L and valuation.

During the fiscal Q3 2026 earnings call, CFO Paul Vogel indicated that annual revenue is expected to be flat or show modest growth compared to the prior year. He said gross margins should reach at least 54.5%, putting the company within range of its fiscal 2028 target of 55%. Operating margin, he added, is expected to come in at 6.5% or higher.

For Q4, management guided for revenue to range from flat to up 2% on a constant currency basis. They also expect a positive foreign exchange impact of about 5% on the top line. At the brand level, The North Face is expected to maintain its Q3 growth pace. Timberland may see slower growth, while Vans is likely to decline in the mid-single digits. The company also expects operating cash flow and free cash flow to improve year over year. It plans to keep leverage at 3.5x or below.

V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) is a global apparel, footwear, and accessories company. It designs, sources, markets, and distributes a wide range of branded products, including backpacks, luggage, and accessories for consumers across age groups. Its portfolio consists of products sold under VF-owned brand names.

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