BNET Industries

VF Corp.

(VFC) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$8.1B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$7.2B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

VF Corporation can give you good foundations. Founded in 1899, VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), is a multinational designer, manufacturer and marketer of clothing and accessories. The women's intimate apparel labels include Vanity Fair, Lily of France and licensed labels include Tommy Hilfiger and Natori. Jeanswear brands include Lee, Wrangler, Rustler, Brittania and Riders. Based in Greensboro, NC, the Company has revenue of $6.5 billion and employs 52,300. In 2005 the company purchased Reef Holdings Corporation ('Reef'), the global leader in premium surf-inspired footwear.

Number of Employees 46,600

Contact Information

105 Corporate Center Blvd

PO Box 21488

Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

www.vfc.com

(336) 424-6000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing: 315228

Company News

Recent Events

Adidas wants to scale the mountaineering market

11/20/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Amazon: Forever in Blue Jeans?

11/12/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
VF Corp VFC Q3 Results Will Show If Its Brands Have Recession-Resistant Power

10/26/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Retail stocks fall, led by Limited Brands, VF

10/27/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
V.F.Corp, Plum Creek Timber Net Falls

10/27/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
VF Corp VFC Initiated Coverage Alert, Watch for 25.3% Technical Uptrend Continuation

10/13/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
VF Corp. names division president

9/28/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story
EPA files suit against VF Corp.

9/23/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story
VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results

9/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Business Milestones

8/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story
VF Q2 Earnings Fall Yet Top Estimate; Maintains FY09 Outlook

7/21/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
VF Corp.'s Board Elects Richard Carucci As Director - Quick Facts

7/21/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story
Update: VF may bid on Eddie Bauer brand

7/17/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
VF profits drop 27% in Q2

7/22/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

analyst and vf corp. - All News and Analysis

Wall St. hot on wrinkle-resistant biz in men's apparel; but cool on fleece and T-shirt areas in near future.

- 1993-09-21

The strong financial performance by men's apparel manufacturers has convinced some retail analysts that the men's tailored clothing market has emerged from a long slump. Strong sales of new wrinkle-resistant cotton apparel has prompted some analysts to increase earnings estimates for several manufacturers. Supplies greatly exceed customer demand for T-shirts...

Tags: analyst, apparel, Johnson, Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., SALES, T-shirts, VF Corp.
Wall Street sees no quick fix for men's biz. (clothing makers)

- 1991-01-09

WALL STREET SEES NO QUICK FIX FOR MEN'S BIZ NEW YORK FNS - Wall Street analysts agree that manufacturers, especially men's wear firms, will continue to face a difficult environment until at least the second half of 1991. These analysts point out...

Tags: analyst, Branding, FINANCE, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., MARKETING, SALES, VF Corp.
Analysts cut apparel firm net estimates. (clothing trade)

- 1988-07-14

Analysts Cut Apparel Firm Net Estimates NEW YORK FNS--With a sluggish retail environment torpedoing first quarter profits for many apparel manufacturers, Wall Street analysts have reduced their second quarter and 1988 earning estimates for some of the major players. ...

Tags: analyst, apparel, earnings, FINANCE, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Johnson, Ryan, SALES, VF Corp.