Rating Change
Needham analysts initiated coverage on Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) with a rating of Hold on October 16, 2026.
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Needham Initiates Coverage on Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) with Hold
Needham analysts initiated coverage on Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) with a rating of Hold on October 16, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) · new coverage
- Firm
- Needham
- Rating
- Hold
- Price at event
- $73.06
- Market capitalization
- $3.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Needham initiated coverage of Kontoor Brands with a Hold rating on October 16, 2026, while the stock trades at $73.06 with a $3.8B market capitalization.
Market Context
Kontoor Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $73.06 with a market capitalization of $3.8B. The stock has declined 10.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Needham | Hold | N/A |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 15, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 14, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
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What does the Hold rating mean for KTB?
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