KTB
BULLISH
$72.05
Live
Kontoor Brands, Inc. · NYSE
Target $92.67
(+28.6%)
$53.55
52W Range
$87.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$4.01B
P/E
17.79
ROE
47.1%
Profit margin
7.2%
Debt/Equity
2.29
Dividend yield
2.94%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KTB exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust operational efficiency and financial stability. While the current price of $72.05 sits well above the defensive Graham Number ($30.53), it remains significantly discounted relative to its growth-based intrinsic value of $117.65. The company demonstrates exceptional profitability with an ROE of 47.14% and explosive YoY revenue growth of 45.60%. Despite bearish technical trends and minor insider selling, the strong earnings track record and attractive forward P/E of 10.26 suggest significant upside potential.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 47.14%
Explosive YoY Revenue Growth of 45.60%
Consistent earnings beat record over 25 quarters
Attractive Forward P/E ratio of 10.26 compared to current P/E of 17.79
Key Risks
High Debt/Equity ratio of 2.29, indicating significant leverage
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
Low Quick Ratio (0.68) suggesting heavy reliance on inventory liquidation
Bearish insider sentiment with recent selling activity
High Price-to-Book ratio (7.05) indicating a premium valuation over assets
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$90.0
+24.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
76
Strong
65
92
95
70
60
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Growth
Key drivers: Revenue acceleration, High ROE, Earnings consistency, Piotroski health
Confidence
90%
Value
65/100
P/E 17.79, Graham Number $30.53, Intrinsic Value $117.65
Positives
- Forward P/E is very low (10.26)
- Trades below growth-based intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- High P/B ratio (7.05)
- Trades significantly above Graham Number
Future
92/100
Revenue Growth 45.60%, Earnings Growth 14.70%
Positives
- 45.6% YoY Revenue growth
- Positive earnings surprise trend
- Strong Q/Q growth
Watchpoints
- Cyclical nature of apparel industry
Past
95/100
25-quarter earnings track record
Positives
- Consistent beats over 25 quarters
- Strong 3Y price appreciation (+75.7%)
Watchpoints
- Recent 6M price decline (-12.3%)
Health
70/100
Piotroski F-Score 7/9, Altman Z-Score N/A
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Current Ratio 1.82
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity 2.29
- Quick Ratio 0.68
Dividend
60/100
Yield 2.94%, Payout 51.60%
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (51.6%)
- Consistent yield (2.94%)
Watchpoints
- Moderate yield not high enough for pure income plays
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$72.05
Analyst Target
$92.67
Upside/Downside
+28.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KTB and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Primary
|
+31.9% | +75.7% | +21.6% | -12.3% | +8.8% | -8.7% |
|
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Peer
|
+107.6% | +53.9% | -16.2% | -18.9% | +4.4% | -3.3% |
|
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
-21.4% | -21.4% | -21.4% | -21.4% | -13.1% | -1.6% |
|
FTDR
Frontdoor, Inc.
Peer
|
+4.2% | +113.0% | +45.2% | -11.7% | -10.8% | +5.7% |
|
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
Peer
|
+61.7% | -0.7% | -47.5% | -40.2% | -1.8% | -3.4% |
KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+31.9%
3Y
+75.7%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
-12.3%
1M
+8.8%
1W
-8.7%
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+107.6%
3Y
+53.9%
1Y
-16.2%
6M
-18.9%
1M
+4.4%
1W
-3.3%
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.4%
3Y
-21.4%
1Y
-21.4%
6M
-21.4%
1M
-13.1%
1W
-1.6%
FTD
Frontdoor, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+4.2%
3Y
+113.0%
1Y
+45.2%
6M
-11.7%
1M
-10.8%
1W
+5.7%
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+61.7%
3Y
-0.7%
1Y
-47.5%
6M
-40.2%
1M
-1.8%
1W
-3.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
17.79
Forward P/E
10.26
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
7.05
P/S Ratio
1.27
EV/Revenue
1.64
EV/EBITDA
9.94
Market Cap
$4.01B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.22%
Operating Margin
16.99%
Gross Margin
46.62%
ROE
47.14%
ROA
13.94%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+45.6%
Earnings Growth
+14.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+45.59%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+15.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.29
High debt
Current Ratio
1.82
Good
Quick Ratio
0.68
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.96
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
46.2%
Op. Margin
12.1%
Net Margin
7.2%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Liabilities
$2.0B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
3.57x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.3B
FCF Yield
97%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-03
$1.73
+5.2% surprise
2025-11-03
$1.44
+3.2% surprise
2025-08-07
$1.21
+46.1% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing KTB against 405 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(26 bullish, 140 neutral, 239 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.79
This Stock
vs
32.81
Sector Avg
-45.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
47.14%
This Stock
vs
-41.92%
Sector Avg
-212.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
7.22%
This Stock
vs
-5.23%
Sector Avg
-237.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.29
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
+52.2%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
45.6%
This Stock
vs
27.46%
Sector Avg
+66.1%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
1.82
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-25.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.01B | 17.79 | 47.1% | 7.2% | $72.05 | |
|
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.03B | 13.52 | 11.2% | 1.4% | $339.52 | Compare |
|
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.96B | 34.82 | 177.3% | 6.0% | $19.5 | Compare |
|
FTDR
Frontdoor, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.07B | 16.67 | 106.0% | 12.2% | $57.68 | Compare |
|
HRB
H&R Block, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.88B | 7.16 | -% | 16.2% | $30.64 | Compare |
KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
17.8
ROE
47.1%
Price
$72.05
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | BAXTER SCOTT H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 51,994 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | DOERR THOMAS LEE JR. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 4,333 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | ALKIRE JOSEPH A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 9,821 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | KIDD PETER A | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 3,756 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | BROYLES JENNIFER H | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 9,677 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | BAXTER SCOTT H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 108,149 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | DOERR THOMAS LEE JR. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 9,500 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | SUMNER SUSAN DENISE | Officer | Stock Award | 1,626 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | ALKIRE JOSEPH A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 39,426 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | KIDD PETER A | Officer | Stock Award | 13,591 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | BROYLES JENNIFER H | Officer | Stock Award | 3,647 | $242,002 |
| 2026-02-05 | BAXTER SCOTT H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 90,680 | - |
| 2026-02-05 | BAXTER SCOTT H | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 90,680 | - |
| 2025-11-10 | ALKIRE JOSEPH A | Officer | Sale | 3,000 | $217,063 |
BAXTER SCOTT H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
51,994 shares
DOERR THOMAS LEE JR.
General Counsel
2026-04-01
4,333 shares
ALKIRE JOSEPH A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-01
9,821 shares
KIDD PETER A
Officer and Director
2026-04-01
3,756 shares
BROYLES JENNIFER H
Officer and Director
2026-04-01
9,677 shares
BAXTER SCOTT H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
108,149 shares
DOERR THOMAS LEE JR.
General Counsel
2026-02-23
9,500 shares
SUMNER SUSAN DENISE
Officer
2026-02-23
1,626 shares
ALKIRE JOSEPH A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-23
39,426 shares
KIDD PETER A
Officer
2026-02-23
13,591 shares
BROYLES JENNIFER H
Officer
2026-02-23
3,647 shares
·
$242,002
BAXTER SCOTT H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-05
90,680 shares
BAXTER SCOTT H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-05
90,680 shares
ALKIRE JOSEPH A
Officer
2025-11-10
3,000 shares
·
$217,063
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
9 analysts
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Stifel
2026-03-04
Hold
Hold
BTIG
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-01-22
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2025-11-04
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2025-11-04
Overweight
Overweight
Stifel
2025-11-04
Hold
Hold
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