VF Corp (VFC): Vans Stumbles as the Guide Steps Up

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VF Corp (VFC): Vans Stumbles as the Guide Steps Up

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July 29, 2026 10:18 PM GMT

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCMRetail Credit Research | North America Jenna L Giannelli

Credit Analyst

VF Corp (VFC): Vans Stumbles Jenna.Giannelli@morganstanley.comRoopi Bhangu +1 212 761-4340

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as the Guide Steps Up

Exhibit 1 : V.F. Corp (VFC): Summary

1Q27 was mixed as sales modestly beat, EBITDA missed, and fundamental and valuation view

Vans was below expectations. The higher FY27 guide requires a CreditVFC FundamentalConstructiveView ValuationFair View No ActiveActionTrades/ TradeOutstanding

meaningful 2H acceleration and ambitious improvement in Vans Source: Morgan Stanley Research

& wholesale. We think the ~18% equity selloff reflected a reset

of expectations after the stock had priced in a faster turnaround,

while bonds held as debt reduction, liquidity, and moderate LTV

kept the credit story intact.

Key Takeaways

1Q27 was mixed: revenue beat modestly, EBITDA missed, and Vans was below

expectations, disappointing equity priced for a faster turnaround.

We view the implied 3–4% 2H ramp as ambitious, as it still depends on a

meaningful Vans wholesale inflection despite tougher comps.

TNF and Timberland DTC remain the key drivers, while Vans was a drag (-9%,

weaker vs. the -5% seen in 4Q) and wholesale lagged.

The equity fell ~18% intraday as expectations reset around the pace of the Vans

wholesale recovery, operating leverage and the 2H-weighted outlook.

We maintain a fundamentally constructive view given expected 2H improvement

and deleveraging, but current valuations do not screen as compelling.

Our take on the quarter (-): VF Corp delivered a mixed 1Q27. Revenue of $1.67bn,

down 5% YoY, modestly exceeded consensus of $1.64bn, while adj.