Kontoor Brands, Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · Apparel Manufacturing
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$77.29
+$4.97 (+6.87%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$77.29
$0.00 (0.00%) 3:43 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$72.32
OpenOpen$73.94
Day highHigh$77.61
Day lowLow$73.80
VolumeVol677,434
Avg volAvgVol768,548
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Mkt cap
$4.27B
P/E ratio
19.08
FY Revenue
$3.15B
EPS
4.05
Gross Margin
45.15%
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
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KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Kontoor Brands shows constructive short- to medium-term price momentum, with the stock trading well above key moving averages and near the upper half of its 52-week range. Fundamentally, the company combines double-digit revenue growth, solid profitability, and strong free cash flow generation with elevated leverage and a notable decline in cash balances. Valuation appears moderate relative to earnings and free cash flow, while meaningful short interest and a high short-volume ratio indicate an active backdrop of both positive and skeptical positioning.
AI summarized at 11:33 AM ET, 2026-04-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:74SWING:78LONG:72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+72% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.72×
RSI
55.80(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.03 Signal: 0.02
Short-Term
+0.26 (Strong)
MACD: 1.11 Signal: 0.85
Long-Term
+0.18 (Strong)
MACD: 2.06 Signal: 1.89
Intraday trend score
91.80
LOW80.80HIGH98.80
Latest news
KTB•12 articles•Positive: 5Neutral: 1Negative: 0
PositiveBenzinga• Business Wire
Two American Originals Unite: Dr. Scholl's Shoes and Wrangler® Debut Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
Dr. Scholl's Shoes (Caleres) and Wrangler (Kontoor Brands) have launched a limited-edition collaborative capsule collection featuring five reimagined Dr. Scholl's shoe silhouettes and a denim jacket with Western-inspired design elements. The collection, available starting March 24, combines Dr. Scholl's comfort heritage with Wrangler's Western aesthetic, with shoe prices ranging from $80-$200 and the jacket retailing at $149.99.
The collaboration extends Wrangler's brand reach beyond traditional denim into the footwear market through a partnership with an iconic heritage brand. This cross-category partnership capitalizes on the trend of head-to-toe coordinated looks and positions Wrangler as a lifestyle brand, potentially attracting new customer segments.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Jeremy Bowman
Why Kontoor Brands Stock Popped Today
Kontoor Brands stock surged 18.99% after reporting better-than-expected Q4 2025 results. The company beat revenue estimates at $1.02 billion (46% growth) and adjusted EPS at $1.73, driven by strong Wrangler performance and the Helly Hansen acquisition. 2026 guidance also exceeded expectations with projected revenue of $3.4-3.45 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.40-6.50.
Strong Q4 earnings beat on both revenue and EPS, impressive 2026 guidance exceeding consensus expectations, successful Helly Hansen integration, Wrangler brand delivering 12% revenue growth, and attractive forward P/E of 12 suggest solid growth trajectory and market confidence.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Collin Brantmeyer
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Despite challenging market conditions in 2025, three fashion stocks - Crocs, Kontoor Brands, and Lululemon - show potential for recovery due to strong brand fundamentals, strategic share buybacks, and attractive valuations.
Strong revenue growth, successful Helly Hansen acquisition, consistent dividend payments, and low forward earnings multiple indicate robust financial health
PositiveBenzinga• Shivani Kumaresan
Wrangler & Lee Parent Kontoor Brands Snaps Up Helly Hansen For $900M: Details
Kontoor Brands, the parent company of Wrangler and Lee, has announced the acquisition of outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen for $900 million. The deal is expected to enhance Kontoor's revenue, earnings, and cash flow, as well as expand its global footprint.
The acquisition of Helly Hansen is expected to strengthen Kontoor's growth strategy, broaden its footprint in the outdoor and workwear sectors, and drive revenue and profit increases.
NeutralBenzinga• Zacks, Benzinga Contributor
Guess? Lags on Q2 Earnings, Cuts FY25 View on Consumer Slowdown
Guess? Inc. reported mixed Q2 FY25 results, with revenue growth but earnings decline. The company lowered its FY25 outlook due to a weaker consumer environment. Guess? is managing costs and supporting growth through investments, while the rag & bone acquisition contributed positively.
Kontoor Brands is mentioned as a better-performing peer company, but no specific details are provided about its performance.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Kontoor Brands (KTB) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Kontoor Brands reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenues, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company's performance was driven by strong demand for its Wrangler and Lee apparel brands. However, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 so far this year.
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Hanesbrands' (HBI) Global Champion Business Sale to Fuel Growth
Hanesbrands (HBI) focuses on accelerating growth. The company has inked a deal to offload the global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group.
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Hanesbrands (HBI) Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Down
Hanesbrands' (HBI) first-quarter 2024 results reflect lower sales amid weakness in the Activewear segment. Nevertheless, the bottom line improved year over year.
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