KTBConsumer Cyclical · Apparel ManufacturingThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $102 — +20.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Revisions (59): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (25): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KTB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $100 → $105 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $96 → $99 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $131 → $136 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $100 → $110 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $90 → $105 |
| 8 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 8 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | $90 |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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Higher than 56% of US dividend payers
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Kontoor Brands' Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter financial results and management discussion.
Why it matters — A KTB watcher would look to this transcript for details on the company's quarterly performance, sales trends, and management commentary on its brands.
Kontoor Brands stock rose 13% after the company reported 19% revenue growth and raised its full-year earnings guidance. The Helly Hansen acquisition is integrating faster than expected, though it is still posting operating losses.
Why it matters — A KTB watcher would care because the company's revenue growth and raised earnings guidance signal improving momentum, while the faster-than-expected Helly Hansen integration suggests the acquisition may be progressing despite ongoing operating losses.
Kontoor Brands raised portions of its 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, up 13% from the prior year. The increase was supported by stronger gross margin and contributions from Helly Hansen.
Why it matters — A KTB watcher would care because the company's raised outlook and double-digit earnings growth indicate improving operational performance.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) reported its Q2 earnings for the quarter ended June 2026. The report highlights how the company's key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures, alongside its top- and bottom-line results.
Why it matters — KTB watchers would care because the comparison of key metrics to estimates and prior-year values reveals how the business performed relative to analyst expectations for the quarter.
Kontoor Brands reported Q2 earnings of $1.50 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares with earnings of $1.21 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The company's quarterly earnings came in well above analyst expectations and also exceeded the prior year's results, which is a meaningful signal for those tracking KTB's performance.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $102, with estimates ranging from $50 to $136. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Kontoor Brands, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kontoor Brands, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Kontoor Brands, Inc. ranks 92 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +20.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kontoor Brands, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. returned +24.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kontoor Brands Inc. is a lifestyle apparel company specializing in the design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of denim-focused products.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 12 Aug 2026): "Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Kontoor Brands' Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter financial results and management discussion.
Kontoor Brands Inc. is a lifestyle apparel company specializing in the design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of denim-focused products. It operates two primary reportable segments: Wrangler and Lee, with Wrangler generating the majority of its revenue. The company's portfolio features high-quality jeans, jackets, and other apparel items tailored to diverse consumer preferences. Kontoor Brands Inc. maintains worldwide operations, distributing through brick-and-mortar stores, department stores, and e-commerce channels to maximize reach and customer engagement. Headquartered in the United States and founded in 2019, it primarily serves the U.S. market while expanding internationally. Positioned in the consumer cyclical apparel manufacturing industry, Kontoor Brands Inc. competes with peers in the apparel and accessories sector, focusing on durable denim brands that appeal across various demographics and price points in a competitive, trend-driven market.
CEO Mr. Scott H. Baxter · 10,600 employees · United States · https://www.kontoorbrands.com