KTB
Kontoor Brands, Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Apparel Investor Relations →
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) closed at $72.20 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $57.31. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 27.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 313 weeks of data, KTB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KTB at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +82.8%.
With a market cap of $4.0 billion, KTB is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 47.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.1x book value.
Over the past 6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KTB would have grown to $598, compared to $257 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 34.7% vs 17.0% for the index — confirming KTB as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 98.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KTB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KTB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying KTB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +92.4% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +20.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +110.0% vs +42.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KTB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KTB has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +82.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Oct 2020 | 23 | 56.0% | +263.3% | +384.1% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 5.6% | +15.6% | +129.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 8 | 15.0% | +22.9% | +135.2% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 9 | 13.1% | +31.5% | +123.9% |
| Jul 2023 | Jul 2023 | 1 | 2.3% | +80.6% | +111.4% |
| Average | 8 | — | +82.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KTB below its 200-week moving average?
No. Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is currently 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $57.31. It would need to fall to $57.31 to cross below the line.
What is KTB's 200-week moving average price?
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $57.31 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KTB drops below its 200-week moving average?
KTB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +82.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is KTB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KTB as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 6.3%. Return on equity is 47.1%. Price-to-book is 7.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KTB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6 years, $100 invested in KTB would have grown to $598, compared to $257 for the S&P 500. That's 34.7% annualized vs 17.0% for the index. KTB has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KTB pay a dividend?
Yes. Kontoor Brands, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 294.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01