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Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: KTB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $81.17
1 Year Target Price $81.17
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 9.26% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.89B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.65 | 1Y Target Price 81.17 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.65 | 1Y Target Price 81.17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.12 | 52 Weeks Range 49.62 - 95.24 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.62 - 95.24 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.91% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.47 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.867 | Actual 1.21 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.48% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) 58.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.65 | Forward PE 13.83 | Enterprise Value 5309257152 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 |
Enterprise Value 5309257152 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.16 | Shares Outstanding 55574200 | Shares Floating 54679489 |
Shares Outstanding 55574200 | Shares Floating 54679489 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.54 | Percent Institutions 96.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kontoor Brands Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Kontoor Brands Inc. was founded in 2018, spun off from VF Corporation. It focuses on denim and apparel.
Core Business Areas
- Wrangler: Denim jeans, shirts, and other apparel, known for its Western and workwear styles. It's a leading brand within Kontoor's portfolio.
- Lee: A global denim and casual apparel brand focusing on style, innovation, and comfort. Caters to a broader demographic.
- Rock & Republic: Premium denim and apparel brand known for its modern and fashion-forward designs.
- Others: Includes other smaller brands or licensed products.
Leadership and Structure
Scott Baxter is the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure across various departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lee Jeans: Denim jeans focusing on comfort and style for diverse customers. Similar difficulty in getting precise market share data, but Lee is a global brand with significant presence. Competitors include Levi's, Gap, and American Eagle.
- Wrangler Jeans: A wide variety of denim jeans catering to different demographics. Market share information is difficult to pinpoint exactly without access to proprietary data, but Wrangler is a leading denim brand. Competitors include Levi's, Gap, and American Eagle.
- Wrangler Workwear: Work apparel focusing on durability and utility. Market share is growing with the rise of industrial jobs. Competitors include Dickies and Carhartt
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The apparel industry is competitive and subject to fashion trends, economic cycles, and changing consumer preferences. Denim remains a significant market segment.
Positioning
Kontoor Brands is positioned as a major player in the denim and apparel market, particularly with its Wrangler and Lee brands. It holds a strong position in the workwear and Western-inspired segments.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global apparel market is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Kontoor Brands is positioned to capture a percentage of this TAM through its diverse product lines and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Wrangler and Lee)
- Established distribution network
- Focus on denim and workwear
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on denim market trends
- Limited diversification beyond core brands
- Potential for brand fatigue
- Supply chain vulnerabilities
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets (e.g., Asia)
- Product innovation (e.g., sustainable denim)
- E-commerce growth
- Strategic acquisitions
- Digital marketing campaigns
Threats
- Changing fashion trends
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material costs (e.g., cotton)
- Tariffs and trade restrictions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LEVI
- VFC
- PVH
Competitive Landscape
Kontoor Brands competes with other major apparel companies, focusing on denim and workwear. Its strengths lie in its Wrangler and Lee brands, but it faces challenges from larger, more diversified competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Alpargatas S.A.'s activities in Argentina
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 47.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expand Kontoor Brand's reach in Argentina's fashion segment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth rates can be derived from their investor relations reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth can be found on financial news websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches, expansion into new markets, and digital marketing campaigns.
Summary
Kontoor Brands is a focused apparel company with strong denim brands, but it faces risks due to fashion trends and competition. Its strength is its brand portfolio, but its weakness is lack of diversification. It has opportunities to expand internationally, but threats include economic downturns. The company's future depends on adapting to market changes and strategic growth initiatives.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Investor Relations
- Financial News Websites
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Kontoor Brands Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Greensboro, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-05-09 | President, CEO & Chair of the Board Mr. Scott H. Baxter | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Manufacturing | Full time employees 13200 | Website https://www.kontoorbrands.com |
Full time employees 13200 | Website https://www.kontoorbrands.com | ||
Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, produces, procures, markets, distributes, and licenses denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories, primarily under the Wrangler and Lee brands. The company operates through two segments: Wrangler and Lee. It licenses and sells apparel under the Rock & Republic brand name. The company sells its products primarily through mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores, and online. It operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Kontoor Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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