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NYSE:KTB 9 December 2025 - 4 March 2026

Kontoor Brands stock jumps after 2026 profit forecast lifts Wrangler and Lee owner, tariffs still a worry

Kontoor Brands stock jumps after 2026 profit forecast lifts Wrangler and Lee owner, tariffs still a worry

Kontoor Brands forecast 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.40–$6.50 and revenue of $3.40–$3.45 billion, factoring in over $100 million in tariff costs. Shares surged 21% Tuesday after the outlook, then slipped 1% early Wednesday. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 46% to $1.02 billion, boosted by the Helly Hansen acquisition. Wrangler revenue climbed 12% to $562 million; Lee rose 2% to $198 million.
Biggest Stock Losers Today in the U.S. (Dec. 10, 2025): DYN, SLM, KTB, WAY and More Slide as Fed Decision Looms

Biggest Stock Losers Today in the U.S. (Dec. 10, 2025): DYN, SLM, KTB, WAY and More Slide as Fed Decision Looms

Dyne Therapeutics shares fell 16.9% to $18.44 after announcing a $300 million stock offering. SLM Corp dropped 15%, Kontoor Brands slid 9.5%, and Waystar Holding lost 8.4%. Major indexes were little changed as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.19%.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) Stock on December 9, 2025: Q3 Beat, Analyst Upgrades and Volatile Trading Create a 2026 Upside Story

Kontoor Brands (KTB) Stock on December 9, 2025: Q3 Beat, Analyst Upgrades and Volatile Trading Create a 2026 Upside Story

Kontoor Brands shares traded between $75 and $76 on December 9, about 19% below their January high, after falling 3–4% intraday amid weak consumer data. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $100 and reiterated an “overweight” rating. Marshall Wace trimmed its stake following recent gains. Kontoor’s Q3 revenue rose 27% to $853 million, with EPS of $1.44 beating forecasts.

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  • Kennametal (KMT) Valuation Examined After Recent Share Price Decline
    March 20, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Kennametal (KMT) shares fell about 9% last week and 10% over the month following a strong 22% gain in three months. Despite a 67.9% total shareholder return over one year, recent pullbacks raise questions on future growth prospects. The stock trades slightly below analyst targets but well below some intrinsic value estimates, with a fair value around $37.13 versus a $35.18 close. Cost-cutting efforts, including $125 million in expected savings by fiscal 2028, aim to improve margins. However, risks include persistent weak demand and potential delay in realizing efficiencies. Investors should weigh these factors carefully amid mixed market signals and consider alternative industrial exposure opportunities.
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