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VFC — Oversold Bullish Reversal + Gap-Fill Reversal
Status: Watch
Scanner score: 60.0/100
Why this was flagged
VFC was identified as a bullish technical setup based on the Oversold Bullish Reversal + Gap-Fill Reversal pattern. The scanner found a score of 60.0/100 using trend alignment, momentum, price action, volume, and risk-management rules.
Trade framework
Position-sizing example
These examples use the distance between the reference entry and stop-loss. They do not account for commissions, slippage, taxes, overnight gaps, or your personal account size.
Exit plan
- Stop-loss: Exit if the stop-loss is reached. Do not move the stop farther away to avoid taking the planned loss.
- Target 1: Consider taking partial profit when Target 1 is reached and reducing risk on the remaining shares.
- Target 2 or trailing exit: Consider closing the remaining position at Target 2, or use a disciplined trailing stop only if the trend remains strong.
- Time exit: Reassess or close a trade that fails to progress within the suggested holding window.
Technical chart
Daily closing price with moving averages and planned trade levels. This chart is a screening aid, not a guarantee of future results.
$1,000 educational outcome examples
These examples use a $1,000 position and fractional shares at the midpoint of the entry zone. Actual results can differ because of market gaps, fills, spreads, commissions, taxes, slippage, and changing conditions.
Easy explanation for new investors
Recent news context
This automated review is separate from the technical score. It summarizes recent related articles and does not predict price movement.
Overall context: Neutral (High confidence)
VF Corp. is currently trading near its 52-week low of $13.02, a result of a recent quarterly earnings miss where adjusted EPS was -$0.27. Despite the stock price decline, several positive developments have emerged recently. S&P Global Ratings recently revised the company's outlook to positive, citing improved profitability and lower leverage metrics. Institutional activity has been mixed, with new positions from Virginia Retirement Systems and BNY Mellon, although Wellington Management significantly reduced its stake. Additionally, company insiders have been buying shares, and traders have placed an unusually high volume of put options. The stock carries a 2.7% dividend yield and a consensus analyst target of $18.21.
Potentially supportive context
- S&P Global Ratings upgraded the outlook to positive due to a reduction in adjusted leverage to 3.1x and an improved EBITDA margin of 14.6%.
- Institutional investors, including Virginia Retirement Systems and Bank of New York Mellon, acquired new stock positions during the recent period.
- Company insiders, including CEO Bracken Darrell and Director Richard Carucci, recently purchased shares, and the company maintains a 2.7% dividend yield.
Risks and caution items
- The stock recently hit a 52-week low and missed quarterly earnings estimates, reporting an adjusted EPS of -$0.27.
- Wellington Management Group reduced its stake in the company by 25.3% in the second quarter of 2026.
- Traders purchased an unusually high volume of put options on the stock, indicating bearish positioning.
- The current stock price has declined approximately 30% over the past six months, reflecting ongoing broader market and company-specific uncertainty.
Latest reviewed article: Sep 11, 2026 8:36 am
Recent related articles
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al has acquired a new position of 147,300 shares in V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC), valued at approximately $2.457 million. This comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in the company. Insider transactions also show Director Richard…
S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on VF Corp. (NYSE:VFC) to positive from stable, while affirming its 'BB' issuer credit rating. This upgrade is attributed to VF Corp.'s improved leverage and profitability metrics, with adjusted leverage reduced to 3.1x and EBITDA…
Wellington Management Group LLP reduced its stake in V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) by 25.3% in the second quarter of 2026, selling 324,434 shares and retaining 956,253 shares valued at $15.95 million. Despite institutional ownership of 86.84% and an average "Hold" rating from analysts…
VF Corporation CEO, Bracken Darrell, toured The North Face's Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City, highlighting its expedition-inspired design and immersive features. This flagship store, which opened in November 2025, serves as a powerful expression of VF's transformation strategy, offering…
Varenne Capital Partners acquired 820,157 shares of V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) during the second quarter, making it their 16th largest position and representing a 0.21% stake in the company. Despite recent insider buying, institutional ownership stands at 86.84%. Analysts currently maintain a consensus…
Traders have purchased an unusually high volume of put options on V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC), with 126,764 put options acquired, marking an 1,135% increase over the daily average. This bearish options activity coincides with insiders increasing their stock holdings, institutional investors owning a…
VF Corporation's stock has dropped to a new 52-week low of $13.02, with its market capitalization at $5.12 billion. Despite a 25% year-to-date and 30% six-month decline, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued, and the company has maintained dividends for 56…
Bank of New York Mellon Corp has acquired a new position in V.F. Corporation, purchasing 2.52 million shares valued at approximately $42 million, representing a 0.64% stake. This comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, and company insiders, including…
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Scanner confirmations
- Current volume is at least 1.25x the 20-day average volume.
- RSI is near oversold territory with bullish candle confirmation.
- Price reversed higher after a prior-day gap down and reclaimed the prior close with volume confirmation.