Kontoor Brands, Inc.(KTB)Stock Analysis
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KTB Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores KTB at 58.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #962 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. KTB scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (85.7). Areas of concern include institutional flow (10.5), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Kontoor Brands, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $613.3M, net income of $92.4M, an operating margin of 14.7%. Top institutional holders of KTB by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. KTB trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1760965. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate KTB daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Kontoor Brands, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 74 since 2021, currently 58.8 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$613.3M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$92.4M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$40.3M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
14.7%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.87
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+20.9% YoYNet Income
-7.5% YoYOperating Income
-1.6% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-7.1% YoYTotal Assets
+56.5% YoYTotal Debt
+55.6% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+23.8% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.15B +20.9% | $2.61B +0.0% | $2.61B -0.9% | $2.63B +6.3% | $2.48B +18.0% | $2.10B |
| Net Income | $227.5M -7.5% | $245.8M +6.4% | $231.0M -5.9% | $245.5M +25.6% | $195.4M +187.7% | $67.9M |
| Operating Income | $336.8M -1.6% | $342.3M +7.2% | $319.3M -10.5% | $356.7M +26.0% | $283.0M +128.5% | $123.8M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $4.05 -7.1% | $4.36 +7.4% | $4.06 -5.8% | $4.31 +30.2% | $3.31 +182.9% | $1.17 |
| Total Assets | $2.58B +56.5% | $1.65B +0.3% | $1.65B +4.0% | $1.58B +3.2% | $1.53B -0.8% | $1.55B |
| Total Debt | $1.15B +55.6% | $740.3M -7.9% | $803.9M -0.7% | $809.9M +2.3% | $791.6M -15.7% | $939.1M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $455.8M +23.8% | $368.2M +3.3% | $356.5M +326.6% | $83.6M -70.6% | $283.9M +17.3% | $242.0M |
AI Insight: KTB Financial Trends
Revenue surged 65% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to $1,018M, but Q2 2026 collapsed 46% sequentially, signaling demand volatility.
• Q1 2026 revenue jumped to $1,018M from $623M in Q1 2025 (+63%). Operating income rose to $121M from $73M.
• Q2 2026 revenue fell sharply to $613M from $1,018M in Q1 2026 (-40%). Net income rose to $92M but operating CF collapsed to $46M.
• Total debt peaked at $1,367M in Q2 2025 but improved to $1,157M in Q2 2026. Equity grew from $367M to $619M over 8 quarters.
⚠ Q2 2026 operating cash flow of $46M is lowest in dataset; revenue volatility between quarters suggests demand uncertainty.
⚠ Net income jumped to $92M in Q2 2026 despite weak operating CF—quality of earnings merit investigation.
AI Insight: KTB Ratio Trends
Q2 2026 margins and profitability surged, but trailing twelve-month ROIC remains well below Q3 2024 peak of 35.7%.
• Operating margin rebounded to 14.7% in Q2 2026 from 7.5% trough in Q3 2025; NPM expanded to 15.1%, highest in dataset.
• ROE recovered to 59.8% in Q2 2026 from 27.9% in Q3 2025; ROA climbed to 14.0% from 5.2%.
• TTM ROIC of 19.9% reflects sustained weakness; ROIC has not recovered to pre-Q3 2025 levels despite recent quarter strength.
⚠ Q3 2025 performance crash (OpMargin 7.5%, NPM 4.3%, ROIC 13.7%) signals operational or seasonal vulnerability; recovery timing uncertain.
⚠ D/E spiked to 2.74 in Q2 2025, has improved to 1.87 in Q2 2026, but still elevated vs. pre-2025 baseline of ~2.04.
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Top Institutional Holders of KTB
BlackRock, Inc.
$552.6M7,861,544 shPNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
$422.9M6,016,648 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$233.6M3,323,794 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$171.7M2,442,349 shSTATE STREET CORP
$143.8M2,046,216 shFMR LLC
$141.7M2,016,427 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$89.8M1,277,553 shCapital World Investors
$89.7M1,276,410 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$89.1M1,268,336 shJENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC
$86.1M1,225,371 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $552.6M | 7,861,544 |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | $422.9M | 6,016,648 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $233.6M | 3,323,794 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $171.7M | 2,442,349 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $143.8M | 2,046,216 |
| FMR LLC | $141.7M | 2,016,427 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $89.8M | 1,277,553 |
| Capital World Investors | $89.7M | 1,276,410 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $89.1M | 1,268,336 |
| JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC | $86.1M | 1,225,371 |
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