VF Corporation stock holds at low-teens while earnings pressure keeps analysts cautious

VF Corporation stock (ISIN US9255241033) is trading in the low-teens in dollars, with a recent closing price of USD 12.93 on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 17, 2026, while analysts on average target USD 17.42 over the next 12 months and maintain a Hold consensus as of September 19, 2026.

Analyst consensus and valuation gap

According to Ad-hoc news summarizing data from MarketBeat on September 19, 2026, VF Corporation (ticker VFC) carries an average analyst rating of Hold based on coverage from 21 brokerages, with 14 recommending holding the shares, five rating them a buy or strong buy and two suggesting selling.

The same MarketBeat-based consensus overview cited by Ad-hoc news indicates that analysts see an average 12-month price target of USD 17.42 for VF Corporation stock, implying upside from recent trading levels around USD 12.93 and highlighting a valuation gap that investors will watch closely.

Latest reported quarter under pressure

As summarized by Ad-hoc news based on MarketBeat data, VF Corporation’s most recently reported quarter delivered revenue of USD 1.67 billion, modestly ahead of analyst estimates of USD 1.64 billion but still down 5.2 percent year over year for the period.

In the same quarter, VF Corporation reported a loss per share of USD 0.27, compared with a loss per share of USD 0.24 in the comparable quarter a year earlier, meaning the EPS result weakened by USD 0.03 even as revenue slightly exceeded expectations according to figures compiled in the overview cited by Ad-hoc news.

Market performance and technical backdrop

For a recent reference point, Ad-hoc news notes that VF Corporation stock closed at USD 12.93 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, representing a gain of about 1.6 percent from the prior session based on price data cited in that recent overview.

Per a key-metrics page for VF Corporation on Reuters dated September 19, 2026, the stock recently traded at USD 12.79, down 1.08% on that day, with an intraday range between USD 12.77 and USD 13.10 and a 52-week range from USD 12.46 to USD 22.14.

Risks and brand challenges

An overview on Pluang updated in mid-September 2026 points to continued earnings pressure at VF Corporation, noting that the company reported a net loss of USD 189.72 million in fiscal year 2025 despite revenue of USD 9.5 billion and that it has cut its dividend by 82%, underlining a cautious stance on cash returns.

The same Pluang overview adds that VF Corporation’s Vans brand remains a key challenge, with management working on a turnaround at the iconic skatewear label at the same time as the company raised its sales outlook for fiscal 2027, indicating that investor confidence will depend on whether brand recovery can translate into sustained profit growth.

Next earnings date as catalyst

Looking ahead, Ad-hoc news cites finance portals such as Yahoo Finance indicating October 26, 2026 as the expected date for VF Corporation’s next quarterly earnings release, a checkpoint that investors are likely to treat as critical for confirming any stabilization in revenue and margins.

With VF Corporation stock trading meaningfully below its 52-week high and the consensus rating stuck at Hold, the October 26, 2026 earnings update will be central to whether analysts adjust their price targets or ratings, particularly in light of the recent loss per share and the still-challenged Vans segment highlighted by Pluang.

Stock level and investor lens

As of the most recent completed trading day on September 19, 2026, VF Corporation stock was quoted around USD 12.79 on the New York Stock Exchange in USD and remained near the lower end of its 52-week range between USD 12.46 and USD 22.14, showing how much ground would have to be recovered for the shares to approach prior highs.

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