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KTB

Kontoor BrandsB
NYSE / Consumer Durables & Apparel
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Current thesis
Strong Q2 execution, raised FY26 outlook, Helly Hansen upside, Wrangler growth, and planned capital returns support a cautiously constructive view.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -11.3.
What can break
Analyst revision, social, and detailed post-print market-reaction data are unavailable.
Momentum
34
Value
57
Sentiment
74
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $74.00 · Bull $84.00 · Bear $56.00Analysis 2026-09-10; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-11 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-09-10 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-11

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-11. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $97.50
Why
Momentum34 · Δ7d -0.4
Value57 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment74 · Δ7d -11.3
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -11.3.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • Analyst revision, social, and detailed post-print market-reaction data are unavailable.
  • Lee divestiture may be delayed or produce less capital than expected.
  • The post-earnings retracement, planned growth investments, dependence on continued brand execution, Lee transaction timing, and insider selling create downside risk.

Catalyst clock

2026-08-12

Q2 execution and FY26 outlook raise

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
34
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.4
Δ21d
-4.0
Value
57
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
+0.3
Sentiment
74
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-11.3
Δ21d
-7.9
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 34.4 / Value 56.6 / Sentiment 73.6

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-09-10. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$84.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-09-10 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$74.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-09-10 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$56.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-09-10 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$4.47B
Beta
1.21
Shares Out
54.65M
P/E (TTM)
15.7
P/S (TTM)
1.20
P/FCF (TTM)
31.12
Rev YoY
+18.2%
EPS YoY
-11.5%
Gross Margin
+48.9%
Op Margin
+13.1%
Net Debt
$1.19B
Current Ratio
1.83
As of 2026-09-11 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data