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V.F. Corporation (VFC), maker of brands including Vans, North Face, and Timberland, has been upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal year 2027 has increased 8.6% over the past three months, positioning the stock in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks and suggesting potential near-term price appreciation.
Gildan Activewear (GIL) is set to report Q3 fiscal 2027 results on Nov. 5 with expected revenue growth of 78.3% and EPS growth of 60%, driven by the HanesBrands acquisition, inventory normalization, and stronger wholesale sales. However, the Zacks model does not predict an earnings beat due to 0.00% Earnings ESP and Rank #3 rating. Margin support is expected from integration savings and tariff refunds, though offset by cotton/labor inflation and increased marketing investments.
Deutsche Bank maintained a Hold rating on VF Corporation while increasing its price target to $19 from $18.
BNP Paribas upgraded VF Corporation's stock rating from Underperform to Neutral, setting a price target of $16.
Analysts upgraded VF Corp, Hilton, Ares Capital, eBay and Wintrust Financial, raising targets for VF, Hilton, eBay and Wintrust.
VF Corporation announced its fiscal second-quarter financial results, reporting revenue of $2.70 billion and reaffirming its 2026 revenue growth outlook.