Kontoor Brands
KTB
$84.90
+1.02%
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a lifestyle apparel company that designs, manufactures, and sells denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories under iconic brands including Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. As a market leader in the denim category, the company leverages its strong brand portfolio and global distribution network to maintain a competitive edge in the apparel manufacturing industry. The current investor narrative centers on the company's strategic transformation, highlighted by the recent divestiture of its Lee brand to sharpen focus on higher-growth Wrangler and Helly Hansen segments, while using proceeds for share buybacks and debt reduction. This strategic pivot, coupled with a strong quarterly performance and upbeat 2026 outlook, has driven significant investor attention and a re-rating of the stock.…
KTB
Kontoor Brands
$84.90
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KTB 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Kontoor Brands's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $96.90 and implied upside of +14.1% versus the current price.
Average Target
$96.90
0 analysts
Implied Upside
+14.1%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
—
covering this stock
Price Range
$50 - $136
Analyst target range
Kontoor Brands is covered by 10 analysts, with a consensus recommendation of 'Buy' and a mean recommendation score of 1.9 (where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Sell). The average price target is $96.40, implying a 13.5% upside from the current price of $84.90. The distribution includes 7 Buy/Overweight ratings, 2 Hold ratings, and 1 Sell rating, indicating a bullish sentiment. The high target of $136.00 suggests significant upside potential, possibly factoring in successful execution of the Lee divestiture and margin expansion, while the low target of $50.00 reflects downside risks such as integration challenges or a consumer spending slowdown. The wide range between high and low targets indicates high uncertainty, but the recent ratings actions (e.g., Barclays reaffirming Overweight in May 2026) suggest analysts are confident in the company's strategic direction.
KTB Technical Analysis
Kontoor Brands is in a robust uptrend, with the stock price at $84.90 as of August 14, 2026, reflecting a 21.34% gain over the past year. The current price sits at 95.4% of its 52-week range (between $56.19 low and $88.96 high), indicating the stock is trading near its highs, which suggests strong momentum but also potential overextension. The 1-year price change of 21.34% outperforms the S&P 500's 20.37% gain, demonstrating relative strength, though the stock's beta of 0.908 implies slightly lower volatility than the broader market.
Beta
0.91
0.91x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-33.4%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$56-$89
Price range past year
Annual Return
+21.3%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | KTB Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +0.8% | +4.5% |
| 3m | +37.5% | +5.1% |
| 6m | +25.9% | +13.7% |
| 1y | +21.3% | +20.6% |
| ytd | +38.0% | +13.8% |
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KTB Fundamental Analysis
In the most recent quarter (Q1 2026, ended April 4, 2026), Kontoor Brands reported revenue of $613.3 million, a slight decline of 1.54% year-over-year, but this was impacted by the Lee divestiture. Excluding Lee, organic growth was strong, as highlighted by the company's upbeat 2026 outlook. The Wrangler segment generated $1.33 billion in revenue, while Lee contributed $610 million, but with Lee's sale, future revenue will be more focused on higher-growth segments. The company's gross margin expanded to 53.7% in Q1 2026, up from 47.4% in Q1 2025, reflecting a favorable product mix and cost efficiencies.
Quarterly Revenue
$613322000.0B
2026-04
Revenue YoY Growth
-1.5%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
53.7%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$400167000.0B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is KTB Overvalued?
Given that Kontoor Brands is profitable, the PE ratio is the primary valuation metric. The trailing PE is 15.0x, while the forward PE is 13.17x, indicating the market expects earnings growth. The gap between trailing and forward PE suggests an anticipated increase in earnings per share, which is supported by analyst estimates of $7.31 EPS for the current fiscal year. Compared to the industry average PE of 22x (based on available data), Kontoor trades at a 32% discount, which appears unjustified given its strong profitability and growth prospects.
PE
15.0x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range 7x~21x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
11.2x
Enterprise Value Multiple