Kontoor Brands Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Kontoor Brands' CEO is Scott Baxter, appointed in Aug 2018, has a tenure of 7.92 years. total yearly compensation is $13.20M, comprised of 9.8% salary and 90.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.05% of the company’s shares, worth $51.20M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3 years and 6.2 years respectively.
Key information
Scott Baxter
Chief executive officer
US$13.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.75% |
| CEO tenure | 7.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.1% |
| Management average tenure | 3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
KTB: Portfolio Shift Toward Function Brands Will Support Future Repricing
Kontoor Brands' analyst price target has been adjusted to $90, with analysts pointing to a portfolio that they expect to support faster sales growth into fiscal 2027 and beyond for Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the key reason for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Kontoor Brands points to growing interest in how the Wrangler and Helly Hansen portfolio could support future sales growth, with several bullish analysts revisiting their views and price targets.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
KTB: Lee Divestiture And Buybacks Are Expected To Support Future Upside
Analysts kept the average price target for Kontoor Brands steady at $92.67, with recent research citing the stock’s removal from a major conviction list and a $3 price target increase at another firm as key drivers of the updated assumptions on discount rate, expected revenue trajectory, margin profile, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that keeping the average price target at US$92.67 supports a view that current valuation still reflects room for execution on revenue and margin assumptions already embedded in models.Seeking Alpha • Jun 02
Kontoor Brands Struck Gold With Lee Divestment
Summary Kontoor Brands, Inc. is divesting the Lee brand for up to $1 billion. Lee has been KTB's weakest brand and has consistently reported declining sales and earnings. The transaction values a weak brand at a good multiple. The focus shifts to Helly Hansen and Wrangler, both of which look to grow KTB's earnings well. I estimate KTB stock to have 39% upside to $99.9. Share buybacks with Lee divestment proceeds could create further upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 21
KTB: Margin Expansion And Cost Savings Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their average price targets on Kontoor Brands into a higher $90 to $130 range, citing strong Q4 results, resilient margins and what they describe as a clearer path to profitable growth supported by brands like Wrangler and Helly Hansen, along with ongoing cost savings efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of higher price targets on Kontoor Brands, reflecting how Q4 results and the 2026 outlook are feeding into analysts' views on valuation, execution and growth potential.Analysis Article • May 13
Bearish: Analysts Just Cut Their Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Revenue and EPS estimates
Today is shaping up negative for Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:KTB ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...Narrative Update • May 04
KTB: Margin Strength And Cost Savings Are Expected To Support Profitable Expansion
Analysts have lifted their average price targets on Kontoor Brands into a higher $80 to $131 range, citing strong Q4 results, visible margin strength into 2026, an improved capital structure, and what they view as a clearer route to profitable growth supported by Wrangler momentum, Helly Hansen contributions and cost savings efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Kontoor Brands cluster around stronger Q4 execution, a clearer multi‑year earnings path, and a wide span of price targets that now sit in the $80 to $131 range.Narrative Update • Apr 20
KTB: Margin Strength And Cost Savings Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their average price targets for Kontoor Brands by a few dollars, to a range of $80 to $130, citing resilient margins, cost savings and brand momentum as key factors supporting their updated views. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kontoor Brands reflects a generally constructive tone, with most price target updates clustered between $80 and $131 and anchored in the latest Q4 report.
Narrative Update • Apr 06
KTB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution Against Persistent Demand Uncertainty
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands to $51.16 from $50.00, citing higher Street price targets that reflect confidence in margin strength into 2026, an improved capital structure, resilient gross margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, despite more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions in the updated model. Analyst Commentary Street research around Kontoor Brands has become more constructive following the latest Q4 report, with several firms lifting price targets and pointing to resilient gross margins, a cleaner balance sheet, and clearer visibility on profitability into 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 23
KTB: Margin Strength And Brand Mix Shift Will Support Future Upside
Kontoor Brands' refreshed analyst price target rises from $88.25 to about $92.67, reflecting analysts' focus on resilient margin strength into 2026, an improved capital structure, and confidence in profitable growth supported by Wrangler momentum, Helly Hansen contributions, and ongoing cost savings initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive tone on Kontoor Brands, with most firms lifting price targets after the Q4 report and updated 2026 outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 09
KTB: Margin Durability And Brand Partnerships Will Support Future Repricing
Our analyst price target for Kontoor Brands moves to $131 from $118 as analysts point to stronger margin durability into 2026, a healthier capital structure and confidence in the earnings growth trajectory, reflected in multiple recent target hikes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands has shifted toward a more constructive tone, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets following the latest Q4 update.Narrative Update • Feb 22
KTB: Future Returns Will Depend On Managing Demand Uncertainty And Stock Selection Risk
Analysts have trimmed their average Kontoor Brands price target by $5 to $74, reflecting updated views on demand uncertainty, sector positioning and valuation inputs, while fair value in this framework remains at $50. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kontoor Brands reflects a split view, with some firms expressing optimism while others emphasize lingering uncertainties around demand, sector positioning and execution against long term targets.Narrative Update • Feb 08
KTB: Specialty Retail Tailwinds And Brand Partnerships Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have modestly reset their price targets on Kontoor Brands, pointing to a roughly $5 to $20 range of reductions alongside adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, while maintaining mixed but generally constructive views on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Kontoor Brands reflects a mix of views, with some firms resetting price targets while still highlighting long term opportunities tied to sector trends and company execution.Narrative Update • Jan 25
KTB: Future Returns Will Depend On Resolving Ongoing Lee Brand Challenges
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands up from $49.00 to $50.00, reflecting updated views around sector level price target resets, mixed brand level execution across Wrangler and Lee, and evolving expectations for earnings resilience and cash flow. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands has been mixed, with some bearish analysts trimming price targets and stressing execution risks across the portfolio.Narrative Update • Jan 10
KTB: Helly Hansen Integration Will Reshape Brand Mix And Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands from $90.75 to $88.25, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and lower future P/E expectations. At the same time, they highlight Helly Hansen driven growth potential and mixed brand trends, which are echoed in recent target changes across the Street.Narrative Update • Dec 26
KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Higher Margin Portfolio Transformation
We are increasing our fair value estimate for Kontoor Brands to $118 from $99 per share, reflecting analysts' higher price targets driven by confidence in the Helly Hansen acquisition, resilient Wrangler execution, improving profitability, and stronger long term growth and margin potential, despite a modestly higher discount rate and slightly lower revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are increasingly constructive on Kontoor Brands, citing early evidence that the Helly Hansen acquisition is accelerating the companys transition toward a higher growth, higher margin portfolio.Narrative Update • Dec 11
KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Higher Margin Portfolio And Earnings Upside
We trim our analyst price target for Kontoor Brands modestly to $90.75 from $91.50, as analysts balance slightly softer growth and margin assumptions against mounting confidence that the Helly Hansen acquisition, continued Wrangler execution and cost savings can support earnings resilience and multiple expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kontoor Brands reflects a generally constructive stance, with most revisions pointing to upside from the Helly Hansen acquisition, improving brand mix, and rising confidence in the company’s long term earnings algorithm.Narrative Update • Nov 27
KTB: Helly Hansen Acquisition Will Drive Portfolio Transformation And Earnings Upside
Kontoor Brands' analyst price targets have moved higher, with recent increases such as Barclays raising its target from $91 to $94. Analysts attribute this shift to organic growth, cost savings, and positive Helly Hansen momentum, which are offsetting ongoing Lee brand challenges.Narrative Update • Nov 13
KTB: Portfolio Shift Following Helly Hansen Deal Will Drive Earnings Momentum
Kontoor Brands' analyst price target has increased from $89.75 to $91.50, as analysts cite improved profit margin expectations and the positive impact of recent acquisitions on future earnings growth. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research highlights a mix of optimism and caution regarding Kontoor Brands' future prospects following its recent earnings and acquisition activity.Analysis Article • Oct 30
Kontoor Brands' (NYSE:KTB) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.53
Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:KTB ) will increase its dividend on the 18th of December to $0.53, which is 1.9% higher...Narrative Update • Oct 30
KTB: Helly Hansen Integration And Core Brand Strength Will Shape Upside Potential
Kontoor Brands' analyst price target has been raised from $85.43 to $89.75. This reflects improved sentiment as analysts highlight growth prospects driven by the Helly Hansen acquisition and strengthening brand positioning.Narrative Update • Oct 15
Legacy Integration And Digital Channels Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Analysts have raised their price target for Kontoor Brands from $99 to $114. The adjustment reflects optimism around the company's recent Helly Hansen acquisition and its potential to accelerate earnings growth and expand key brands.Analysis Article • Sep 26
Is It Time To Consider Buying Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB)?
While Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:KTB ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Narrative Update • Sep 13
Legacy Integration And Digital Channels Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Kontoor Brands’ fair value has increased slightly, as reflected in its higher price target, primarily due to a moderate rise in its future P/E multiple. What's in the News Wrangler launched a co-branded collection with Coors Banquet featuring over twenty Western-inspired pieces, available online, in stores, and via promotional pop-up events.Analysis Article • Aug 28
The Market Lifts Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) Shares 28% But It Can Do More
Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:KTB ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Kontoor Brands, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 56%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
As you might know, Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:KTB ) just kicked off its latest second-quarter results with some very...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$278m |
| Jan 03 2026 | US$13m | US$1m | US$227m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$185m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$219m |
| Mar 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$197m |
| Dec 28 2024 | US$13m | US$1m | US$246m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$251m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$240m |
| Mar 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$224m |
| Dec 30 2023 | US$10m | US$1m | US$231m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$214m |
| Jul 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$205m |
| Apr 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$231m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$11m | US$1m | US$245m |
| Oct 01 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$238m |
| Jul 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$250m |
| Apr 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$212m |
| Jan 01 2022 | US$10m | US$1m | US$195m |
| Oct 02 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$195m |
| Jul 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$192m |
| Apr 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$135m |
| Jan 02 2021 | US$6m | US$917k | US$68m |
| Sep 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Jun 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$7m |
| Mar 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$79m |
| Dec 28 2019 | US$5m | US$825k | US$97m |
Compensation vs Market: Scott's total compensation ($USD13.20M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.38M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Scott's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Scott Baxter (61 yo)
7.9yrs
Tenure
US$13,203,878
Compensation
Mr. Scott H. Baxter is Independent Director of Lowe's Companies, Inc. from August 4, 2022. He served as Independent Director at Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (formerly known as Callaway Golf Company) from...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.9yrs | US$13.20m | 1.05% $ 51.2m | |
| Executive VP | 2.9yrs | US$3.46m | 0.064% $ 3.1m | |
| Executive VP | 4.2yrs | US$2.06m | 0.059% $ 2.9m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 3yrs | US$1.74m | 0.046% $ 2.3m | |
| Executive VP | 2.3yrs | US$2.56m | 0.085% $ 4.1m | |
| VP & Chief Accounting Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | 2.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer | 3.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Global Head of Helly Hansen | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Marketing - Asia Pacific | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP & GM of Digital | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Global Design - Wrangler | no data | no data | no data |
3.0yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: KTB's management team is considered experienced (3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.2yrs | US$13.20m | 1.05% $ 51.2m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$381.62k | 0.094% $ 4.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$257.67k | 0.044% $ 2.1m | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$265.58k | 0.028% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 2.4yrs | US$251.62k | 0.0099% $ 482.0k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$276.62k | 0.023% $ 1.1m |
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: KTB's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/08 03:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kontoor Brands, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jonathan Komp | Baird |
| Adrienne Yih-Tennant | Barclays |
| Paul Kearney | Barclays |