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Kontoor Brands Inc

Kontoor Brands Inc

KTB
$85.57USD↓-2.53%-2.22 today

MARKET CAP

4.7B

P/E (TTM)

15.7x

FWD P/E

14.0x

DAY RANGE

$85 – $89

52W RANGE

$54
$89

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

Stage 2 advancing regime is confirmed by ascending moving averages and breakout above major resistance, long- and medium-term trends are bullish. However, extreme overbought conditions and price extension favor waiting for a pullback into the breakout zone before initiating buying, aligning with the Growth at Reasonable Price strategy.

  • ↑Lee divestiture refocuses on Wrangler & Helly Hansen, targeting double-digit growth for Helly Hansen.
  • ↑Adjusted EPS rose 67% YoY to $1.06; FY26 revenue guide set at $3.41–3.46 B.
  • ↓Lee divestiture transition risks $40 M unmitigated costs, which could disrupt operations.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a well-established player in the apparel industry, recognized for its iconic brands, particularly Wrangler and Helly Hansen. The company is strategically positioned in the outdoor and workwear segments, targeting growth opportunities by focusing on brand innovation and product expansion. Recently, Kontoor Brands has undertaken strategic initiatives, including the divestiture of its Lee brand, to streamline operations and improve profitability, aiming to capitalize on the growth momentum of its remaining leading brands.

Bull says

  • ↑Lee divestiture refocuses on Wrangler & Helly Hansen, targeting double-digit growth for Helly Hansen.
  • ↑Adjusted EPS rose 67% YoY to $1.06; FY26 revenue guide set at $3.41–3.46 B.
  • ↑$750 M share buyback authorized; free cash flow forecast >$400 M supports returns.
  • ↑Wrangler’s female segment up 20% and 16 consecutive quarters of market share gains.
  • ↑High earnings yield and 0.46% dividend yield; positive rate sensitivity enhances income appeal.
  • ↑Gross margin expanded to 50.6% via Helly Hansen integration efficiencies.

Bear says

  • ↓Lee divestiture transition risks $40 M unmitigated costs, which could disrupt operations.
  • ↓Earnings estimates cut 19.5% this year; negative growth and revision trends signal skepticism.
  • ↓High leverage and volatility elevate financial risk; institutional ownership remains low.
  • ↓Tariffs could cost ~$100 M, adding supply-chain pressures and margin headwinds.
  • ↓Negative growth momentum and elevated volatility scores raise value-trap concerns.

Investment themes with KTB

High Dividend Yield↑ +0.32%

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Earnings Call · Q1 2026 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-10-2026bullish

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • We think Wrangler can grow significantly well into the next decade, and we think there's growth for a long time to come, and we're going to accelerate that growth.
  • And you're going to see it happen in female. You're going to see it happen in international. You're going to see it happen in our own digital footprint, you know, our digital business, in addition to our own stores. So you're going to see all those categories grow and have investment over time. over the next 15 years.
  • We are in a really good place, what we committed to from a Helly Hansen standpoint on our distribution, on how we're going about that, and also the geography that we're hitting.
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