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KTB Stock Forecast: Kontoor Brands, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$65
+1.87% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $104 — +60.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
91 / 100
Median analyst target
$104
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$584.3M−11.2% y/y
Operating income$90.5M
Net income$64.8M
Free cash flow$44.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.0%
1M
−10.1%
YTD
+8.3%
1Y
−19.3%
From 52W high
−26.1%
From 52W low
+15.1%
$56
$88
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KTB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kontoor Brands, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
91 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
98
Accruals
86
Quality
85
Growth
72
Value
71
Volatility
65
Momentum
61
Revisions
57
Size
28

Issuance (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Revisions (57): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (28): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KTB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KTB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$60$80$100$120$140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KTBHigh $136Median $104Low $50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
7 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $50Median $104High $136

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +60.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Sept 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$105
14 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
14 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$100 → $105
13 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
13 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$96 → $99
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$131 → $136
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$100 → $110
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$90 → $105
8 June 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight$90
8 June 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
1 May 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
4 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
4 Mar 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
4 Mar 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
4 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
4 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KTB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KTB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Kontoor Brands, Inc. returned −19.3% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KTB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KTBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KTB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.7%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.9×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
5.6×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.8×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.6%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−12.3%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Gross margin
56.2%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
7.8%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
49.5%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Return on assets
12.7%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.3%

Higher than 66% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Kontoor Brands, Inc. has a market value of $3.5B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.1B. The latest quarter grew 18.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $267.9M, a 8.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.79.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $417.4M, after $28.7M of capital spending.

  • Kontoor Brands, Inc. spent $116.4M on share buybacks and $116.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 54.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.9×; forward P/E: 9.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.34%, paying out 43% of earnings.

  • Kontoor Brands, Inc. employs 10,600 people — $290K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KTB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Manufacturing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.$3.5B
91
PVHPVH Corp.$3.5B
65
COLMColumbia Sportswear Co.$3.0B
88
FIGSFIGS, Inc.$2.4B
99
ZGNErmenegildo Zegna NV$5.3B
38
VFCVF Corp.$5.6B
59
UAAUnder Armour, Inc.$1.9B
39

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kontoor Brands, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KTB news & analysis

Kontoor Brands Board of Directors Elects Jamie Caulfield, Former PepsiCo, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wingstop Inc. as New Directors

Business Wire · 23 Sept 2026positive

Kontoor Brands elected Jamie Caulfield, former CFO of PepsiCo, and Michael Skipworth, CEO of Wingstop, to its board of directors, effective immediately. The board's size was also increased from seven to nine directors.

Why it matters — Adding two experienced executives with board and leadership backgrounds strengthens the company's board oversight and governance, which KTB watchers would view as a constructive development.

Is Kontoor Brands (KTB) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a piece examining how Kontoor Brands (KTB) and Roku (ROKU) have performed compared to their consumer discretionary sector so far this year, asking whether KTB has outpaced its peers.

Why it matters — A KTB watcher would care because the piece tracks how the company's stock performance compares with its sector and peer Roku over the year.

Down 17.7% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Kontoor (KTB) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026positive

Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares have declined 17.7% over the past four weeks and are now technically in oversold territory. Wall Street analysts are showing strong agreement in revising earnings estimates higher, which the report suggests indicates the stock is poised for a trend reversal.

Why it matters — A KTB watcher would care because the stock's oversold condition combined with upward earnings estimate revisions may signal a potential shift in the company's recent downward trend.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Kontoor Brands, Inc. held an Analyst/Investor Day, and Seeking Alpha published the full transcript of the event. The transcript captures management's prepared remarks and discussion with analysts and investors.

Why it matters — A KTB watcher would care because the transcript provides direct insight into management's outlook, strategy, and commentary on the company's business.

Kontoor Brands Targets $1.1B Helly Hansen Revenue by 2030 as U.S. Expansion Accelerates

MarketBeat · 2 Sept 2026positive

Kontoor Brands outlined a five-year growth plan for Helly Hansen focused on U.S. expansion, deeper entry into technical outdoor categories, and scaling its workwear business globally. The plan targets $1.1 billion in Helly Hansen revenue by 2030.

Why it matters — This outlines the company's strategic roadmap for a key brand, indicating growth ambitions in the U.S. and technical outdoor and workwear markets.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KTB stock

What is the KTB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $104, with estimates ranging from $50 to $136. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KTB stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kontoor Brands, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KTB?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Kontoor Brands, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (98 of 100).

Will KTB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +60.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kontoor Brands, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KTB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kontoor Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KTB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $136 over the next 12 months.

How has KTB stock performed over the past year?

Kontoor Brands, Inc. returned -19.3% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kontoor Brands, Inc. do?

Kontoor Brands Inc. is a global lifestyle apparel company focused on designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing branded clothing, footwear, and accessories.

What is the latest news on KTB?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 23 Sept 2026): "Kontoor Brands Board of Directors Elects Jamie Caulfield, Former PepsiCo, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wingstop Inc. as New Directors". Kontoor Brands elected Jamie Caulfield, former CFO of PepsiCo, and Michael Skipworth, CEO of Wingstop, to its board of directors, effective immediately. The board's size was also increased from seven to nine directors.

Company

About Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Kontoor Brands Inc. is a global lifestyle apparel company focused on designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing branded clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company’s core portfolio centers on Wrangler and Lee, two widely recognized names in denim and casual wear, and it also includes Helly Hansen in its broader brand mix. Kontoor Brands serves consumers through wholesale, company-operated retail, and digital channels, with products sold across mass merchants, department stores, specialty retailers, and online platforms. Its business is organized around apparel categories that include jeans, workwear, outdoor apparel, and everyday casual clothing, making it a significant participant in the global branded apparel market. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kontoor Brands Inc. operates as a consumer-focused company that combines brand management with sourcing and supply-chain capabilities to support its international distribution footprint.

CEO Mr. Scott H. Baxter · 10,600 employees · United States · https://www.kontoorbrands.com