Business UpdateMay 20, 2026, 11:52 AM
VF Corporation Advances Transformation Strategy, Reduces Debt by $2.2B
AI Summary
VF Corporation reported significant progress on its transformation strategy in Fiscal 2026, focusing on strengthening its balance sheet, expanding margins, and returning to growth. The company reduced long-term debt by $2.2 billion over two fiscal years, aided by the divestment of the Supreme and Dickies brands. VF also realigned its reportable segments and achieved key environmental and social responsibility goals, including 100% renewable energy use and 50% recycled polyester sourcing.
Key Highlights
- Reduced long-term debt by $2.2 billion over two fiscal years through cost discipline, working capital improvements, and divestitures.
- Divested the Supreme brand in Fiscal 2025 and the Dickies brand in Fiscal 2026.
- Direct-to-consumer business generated 44% of VF's total Fiscal 2026 revenues.
- E-commerce accounted for 41% of direct-to-consumer business and 18% of total VF revenues in Fiscal 2026.
- Operated 1,080 direct-to-consumer stores globally at the end of Fiscal 2026.
- Advertising and promotion expense totaled $849.3 million, representing 9% of total revenues in Fiscal 2026.
- Aims to achieve a 10% operating margin and a leverage ratio of 2.5x or lower by Fiscal 2028.
- Achieved goals for 100% renewable energy across owned-and-operated facilities and 50% recycled polyester sourcing by Fiscal 2026.
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