Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

KTBยทNYSE

$68.15

+1.3%
Consumer CyclicalApparel - Manufacturers

Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, manufactures, procures, markets, and distributes denim, apparel, and accessories under the Wrangler, Lee, and Rock & Republic brands in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Wrangler and Lee. The company sells its products primarily through mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores, and online. As of January 1, 2022, it operated 80 retail stores across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.77B
EPS4.1000
P/E Ratio16.62
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that KTB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 77.20, with estimates ranging from a low of 50.00 to a high of 96.00.

Lowest Target
50.00
-26.63%
Consensus Target
77.20
13.28%
Highest Target
96.00
40.87%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 77.20, with estimates ranging from a low of 50.00 to a high of 96.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+13.3%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

59.6% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.53x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
3.15B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.11B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.08B - 3.15B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
227.45M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
309.19M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
304.44M - 313.93M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+35.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
4.10
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$5.50
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$5.43 - $5.60
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+34.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
446.01M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
516.26M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
511.15M - 523.38M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+15.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
493.80M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
567.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
562.16M - 575.62M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+15.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
1.03B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
972.86M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
963.23M - 986.28M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-5.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $217K worth of KTB shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

3.0K

217.06K

Net Activity

-217K

-$217K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
AJA

Alkire Joseph A

Officer: Evp, Cfo & Head Of Operations

3.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$217K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $217K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.