KTB — Kontoor Brands, Inc. Stock Price, Chart & AI Report

Neutral May 22, 2026 • 18:36 UTC Benzinga • Caroline Ryan

Deal Dispatch: IMAX Mulls Potential Sale, Shein Buys Everlane, West Marine Bankruptcy

Multiple major M&A transactions and bankruptcies dominated the deal landscape. NextEra Energy agreed to acquire Dominion Energy for $66.8 billion in an all-stock deal. Shein acquired Everlane for $100 million, while Authentic Brands Group bought Lee from Kontoor Brands. IMAX is exploring a potential sale. West Marine, Del Monte Foods, Warrior Technologies, and Bitcoin Depot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Other notable deals include Medtronic's acquisition of SPR Therapeutics for $650 million and KKR's sale of CIRCOR Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.55 billion.

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Sentiment note

Divesting Lee brand to Authentic Brands Group; represents strategic portfolio optimization but loss of asset

Positive May 21, 2026 • 18:40 UTC Benzinga • Lekha Gupta

Kontoor Brands Offloads Lee In Billion-Dollar Transaction

Kontoor Brands announced the sale of its Lee business to Authentic Brands Group for up to $1 billion, with an initial $750 million payment and potential $250 million earnout. The divestiture will allow the company to focus on higher-growth brands like Wrangler and Helly Hansen while improving capital flexibility. The company raised its 2026 outlook and announced a new $750 million share repurchase authorization. KTB shares rose 7.97% on the news.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a strategic divestiture that will sharpen focus on higher-growth brands, improve capital flexibility, and support share repurchases and debt reduction. The company raised its 2026 guidance and the stock surged 7.97%, indicating positive market reception to the strategic move.

Positive Mar 24, 2026 • 11:00 UTC Benzinga • 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.

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Sentiment note

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.

Positive Mar 3, 2026 • 18:13 UTC The 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.

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Sentiment note

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.

Positive Aug 28, 2025 • 07:15 UTC The 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.

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Sentiment note

Strong revenue growth, successful Helly Hansen acquisition, consistent dividend payments, and low forward earnings multiple indicate robust financial health

Positive Feb 19, 2025 • 13:11 UTC Benzinga • 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.

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Sentiment note

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.

Neutral Aug 29, 2024 • 20:13 UTC Benzinga • 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.

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Sentiment note

Kontoor Brands is mentioned as a better-performing peer company, but no specific details are provided about its performance.

Positive Aug 1, 2024 • 12:00 UTC Zacks 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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Sentiment note

Kontoor Brands reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenues, indicating strong performance and demand for its apparel brands.

Unknown Jun 21, 2024 • 12:36 UTC Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why HanesBrands (HBI) Appears Promising Despite Hurdles

HanesBrands (HBI) gains from a focus on enhancing operating and financial models. HanesBrands' reignite Innerwear strategy also continues to gain traction.

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Unknown Jun 12, 2024 • 14:58 UTC Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research

Spectrum Brands' (SPB) Focus on Growth Endeavors Aids Momentum

Spectrum Brands (SPB) stays on the growth track, thanks to its long-term investments through the four core pillars and GPIP amid soft demand trends in the HPC business.

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Unknown Jun 11, 2024 • 12:18 UTC Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research

Strategic Moves Aid Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Despite Obstacles

Columbia Sportswear's (COLM) focus on key strategies and its multi-year profit improvement program aid amid a tough operating landscape in North America and high SG&A costs.

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Unknown Jun 10, 2024 • 13:08 UTC Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research

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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