VFC
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VF Corporation (VFC) closed at $19.01 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.3% below its 200-week moving average of $19.07. This places VFC in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 3.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.82 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, VFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VFC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.1%.
With a market cap of $7.4 billion, VFC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 22.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VFC would have grown to $714, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. VFC has returned 6.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 3 open-market purchases totaling $2,198,403. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while VFC is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -14.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: VFC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VFC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying VFC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.3% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +10.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +5.2% vs +20.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VFC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VFC has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +14.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1982 | Mar 1982 | 2 | 2.4% | +226.6% | +11938.3% |
| Nov 1987 | Jan 1988 | 5 | 5.1% | +21.3% | +1808.2% |
| Nov 1988 | Dec 1988 | 4 | 0.7% | +17.1% | +1486.6% |
| Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 | 1 | 0.1% | +23.2% | +1446.5% |
| Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 | 1 | 1.1% | -35.1% | +1293.8% |
| Jan 1990 | Mar 1990 | 7 | 3.6% | -32.7% | +1282.5% |
| Mar 1990 | Apr 1991 | 56 | 58.2% | -18.2% | +1276.8% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 1 | 0.7% | +70.7% | +1396.8% |
| Aug 1999 | Apr 2001 | 84 | 41.0% | -36.0% | +342.8% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 3.0% | +11.6% | +347.3% |
| Aug 2001 | Nov 2001 | 12 | 17.3% | +22.0% | +339.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 2.0% | +23.6% | +357.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 | 26 | 35.7% | +24.0% | +107.5% |
| Apr 2009 | Aug 2009 | 14 | 17.8% | +51.5% | +115.9% |
| Sep 2016 | Jul 2017 | 45 | 16.6% | +14.5% | -52.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 24 | 27.5% | +36.4% | -61.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.9% | +11.2% | -66.2% |
| Sep 2021 | Nov 2021 | 9 | 8.2% | -36.8% | -68.5% |
| Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 0.5% | -51.8% | -70.0% |
| Dec 2021 | Apr 2026 | 226 | 72.7% | -61.0% | -69.0% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 0.3% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 25 | — | +14.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VFC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, VF Corporation (VFC) is trading 0.3% below its 200-week moving average of $19.07. The current price is $19.01.
What is VFC's 200-week moving average price?
VF Corporation's 200-week moving average is $19.07 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 VFC drops below its 200-week moving average?
VFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is VFC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VFC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 10.5%. Return on equity is 22.1%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VFC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in VFC would have grown to $714, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. VFC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VFC pay a dividend?
Yes. VF Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 189.00%.
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