Globenewswire·2025-10-22 22:00Core Insights - V.F. Corporation (VFC) has experienced a significant decline in the growth trajectory of its Vans brand, with losses worsening from 8% to 20% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, and this trend is expected to continue into the next quarter [3][4] - The company's share price fell by approximately 15.8%, from $14.43 to $12.15, following the announcement of disappointing financial results and guidance [3] Financial Performance - VFC reported a substantial decline in the Vans brand's performance, indicating a high single-digit revenue decline even without the deliberate actions taken to eliminate unprofitable businesses [3] - The company's fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results were below expectations, attributed to both deliberate actions and underlying issues in the brand's growth [3] Legal Action - A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased VFC securities between October 30, 2023, and May 20, 2025, alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding its turnaround plans for the Vans brand [4] - The lawsuit claims that significant reset actions were necessary for the Vans brand to return to growth, which were not disclosed to investors [4]