Kontoor Brands (KTB) Is Jim Cramer’s Hidden Gem

We just covered Jim Cramer Discussed The Iran Ceasefire & Commented On These 19 Stocks. Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.

Apparel company Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)’s shares are up by 29% over the past year and by 9.8% year-to-date. Most of the share price movement in 2026 has been due to an upward trend since February. A catalyst in March saw the shares close 20.6% higher on the 3rd. During this time period, Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) reported its earnings for the fourth quarter. The results saw the firm post $1 billion in revenue and $1.73 in adjusted earnings per share to beat analyst estimates of $799 million and $1.36. Jefferies discussed Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)’s shares on February 4th as it set a Hold rating and a $65 share price target. Some of the factors that the financial firm discussed included the apparel company’s free cash flow profile and its valuation multiple. While Jefferies cited these as positives, it added that Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) was facing risks from its Helly Hansen acquisition. This acquisition was also on Cramer’s mind as he briefly commented on the firm:

“The sleeper there, by the way, is Kontoor Brands, which, they bought Helly Hansen which is a fantastic brand.”

Kontoor Brands (KTB) Is Jim Cramer's Hidden Gem

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