VF(US:VFC) ZACKS·2025-12-24 00:16Group 1: Stock Performance - V.F. (VFC) closed at $18.43, down 1.18% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.46% [1] - Over the past month, V.F. shares have increased by 13.93%, outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 3.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.22% [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show EPS of $0.44, a decrease of 29.03% from the prior-year quarter, with projected net sales of $2.8 billion, down 1.21% from the year-ago period [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $0.72 per share and revenue of $9.43 billion, reflecting changes of -2.7% and -2.16% respectively from last year [3] Group 3: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for V.F. indicate shifting business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks V.F. at 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.39% increase in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [6] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - V.F. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 26.08, which is higher than the industry average of 18.33, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.87, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 3.08, suggesting a more favorable growth outlook relative to its valuation [8] Group 5: Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive positioning of the industry [9]