Vans parent VF Corp. beats expectations, raises sales guidance

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VF Corp. VFC, +2.11% reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $324.2 million, or 82 cents per share, after a loss of $285.6 million, or 73 cents per share, last year. Adjusted EPS of 27 cents beat the FactSet consensus for 11 cents. Revenue of $2.19 billion was up from $1.08 billion last year and ahead of the FactSet consensus for $2.18 billion. VF Corp. brands include Vans, The North Face and Timberland. The company says most of its supply chain is operational, though surges in COVID-19 have resulted in certain constraints. For the full year, revenue is expected to be at least $12 billion, including a $600 million contribution from the Supreme brand. That's up from previous guidance for $11.8 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to be at least $3.20, with a 25 cent contribution from Supreme. The FactSet consensus is for revenue of $11.874 billion and EPS of $3.10. VF Corp. has declared a dividend of 49 cents per share, payable on September 20 to shareholders of record as of September 10. VF Corp. stock rose 1.7% in Friday premarket trading, but has slipped 1% for the year to date. The S&P 500 index SPX, +0.42% has rallied 17.7% for 2021 so far.

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