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Kontoor Brands (KTB)

Markets Wrangler denim alongside Helly Hansen outdoor, sailing, and professional workwear.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc.KTB
Consumer Discretionary

Designs, sources, and sells Wrangler denim and western apparel plus Helly Hansen and Musto outdoor, sailing, and workwear products, primarily through wholesale channels. Lee is held for sale and reported as discontinued operations, while a small group of large retailers remains an important revenue base.

Designs, sources, markets, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler, Helly Hansen, and Musto. Wrangler spans denim, western lifestyle, and workwear; Helly Hansen covers technical outdoor, ski, sailing, and professional workwear; Musto specializes in sailing and outdoor apparel. Lee remains legally owned but is held for sale under an agreement with Authentic Brands Group and reported as discontinued operations.

Sells mainly through U.S. and international wholesalers, including mass merchants, outdoor and sporting-goods stores, specialty retailers, and department stores. Company-operated stores, concessions, e-commerce, and licensing add direct consumer reach, while Helly Hansen broadens exposure across Europe and other international markets.

Coordinates product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution across owned facilities and third-party suppliers. Wholesale concentration, large retail customers, tariffs, and global sourcing costs remain structural dependencies.

Company facts

CEOScott H. Baxter
ListedMay 23, 2019
ExchangeNYSE
HeadquartersGreensboro, NC
CountryUnited States
Employees10,600
CIK0001760965
ISINUS50050N1037

Market cap$3.75B
EPS (ttm)$4.79
P/E (ttm)14.16
ROE46.0%
P/B6.06
P/S1.22
Dividend yieldDiv yield3.13%
Beta0.90vs XLY 1.09

Price target$107.50+58.5%Average of 18 analysts
ConsensusBuy11 of 18 analysts
Ratings

Target rangeAs of Sep 22, 2026

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionPriorCurrent
Aug 14, 2026BTIGReiterate
Rating: Target: $95
Rating: BuyTarget: $105
Aug 13, 2026UBSReiterate
Rating: Target: $118
Rating: BuyTarget: $136
Aug 13, 2026BarclaysReiterate
Rating: Target: $96
Rating: OverweightTarget: $99
Aug 12, 2026Wells FargoReiterate
Rating: Target: $95
Rating: OverweightTarget: $110
May 11, 2026BarclaysReiterate
Rating: Target: $74
Rating: OverweightTarget: $96

Next report
Oct 29, 26
in 36 days
EPS estimate
$1.34
Revenue estimate
$693.0M
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY26

EPSReportedEstimate

Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Oct '26
Reported$1.38$1.20$1.21$1.44$1.73$1.55$1.06Pending
Estimate$1.33$1.16$0.86$1.41$1.65$1.17$1.05$1.34
Surprise+3.8%+3.4%+40.7%+2.1%+4.8%+32.5%+1.0%

RevenueReportedEstimate

Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Oct '26
Reported$699.3M$622.9M$658.3M$853.2M$1.02B$613.3M$584.3MPending
Estimate$652.3M$626.8M$858.1M$879.1M$976.2M$784.8M$587.0M$693.0M
Surprise+7.2%−0.6%−23.3%−2.9%+4.3%−21.8%−0.5%
Estimate$1.34
ReportedDue Oct 29, 2026
Estimate$693.0M
ReportedDue Oct 29, 2026
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Debt to equity205.80%
Current ratio183.10%

ProfitabilityRevenueNet incomeNet margin

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Revenue$670.2M$699.3M$622.9M$658.3M$853.2M$1.02B$613.3M$584.3M
Net income$70.5M$64.0M$42.9M$73.9M$36.9M$73.8M$92.4M$64.8M
Net margin10.5%9.1%6.9%11.2%4.3%7.2%15.1%11.1%

GrowthOperating income

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Operating income$98.3M$84.3M$73.3M$78.5M$63.9M$144.3M$90.1M$90.5M
YoY growth+15.0%+11.7%−13.2%+4.4%−35.1%+71.1%+22.9%+15.3%

Balance sheet, Jul 4, 2026Cash & short-term investments $58.5M · Total debt $1.27B · Total assets $2.67B · Shareholders' equity $618.5M

Revenue
$584.3M
Operating income
$90.5M
Net income
$64.8M
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Dividend yield
3.13%
Next ex-date
Dec 8, 26
estimated · in 76 days
Annual dividend
$2.12
per share
Schedule
Quarterly
4 payments a year

HistoryDividendAnnual yield

Dec '24Mar '25Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Sep '26
Dividend$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.53$0.53$0.53$0.53
Annual yield2.30%3.44%3.02%2.65%2.82%3.09%2.92%3.00%
Ex-dateDec 9Mar 10Jun 10Sep 9Dec 8Mar 10Jun 8Sep 8
Payment dateDec 19Mar 20Jun 20Sep 19Dec 18Mar 20Jun 18Sep 18
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Institutions110.22%60.24M shares
438 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026
Insiders19.04%10.41M shares
17 holders · as of Aug 28, 2026
Adds to129.26%

54.65M company shares as of Sep 23, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing

These groups come from separate filings that can overlap, so they add to 129.26%; nothing is left for Other.

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderStakeSharesDate
BlackRock, Inc.Institution
14.81%8.10Mas of Jun 30, 2026
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.Institution
10.52%5.75Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Juliana L. Chugg1Insiderdirector
10.41%5.68Mfiled Apr 5, 2021
Todd BarbeyInsider
7.31%3.99Mfiled Jan 27, 2020
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLCInstitution
6.21%3.39Mas of Jun 30, 2026
  1. Juliana L. Chugg's transaction reports restate only vehicles that traded; the 2020 ownership statement (5.68M) plus the 8.6K net shares acquired since is used instead.

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
Aug 13, 2026Scott H. Baxterdirector, officer: Chairman and CEO−184,403$83.40
Aug 13, 2026Thomas L. Jr Doerrofficer: EVP, GC, & Secretary−7,660$83.43
Jun 12, 2026Jennifer H. Broylesofficer: EVP, Global Brands President−4,000$81.02
Nov 10, 2025Joseph A. Alkireofficer: EVP, CFO & Head of Operations−3,000$72.35
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