Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB)

As of 31 August 2026, short interest in KTB is 5,664,331 shares, up 459,330 shares over the last month. Over the last 48 readings it ranged from 2,320,286 shares (15 April 2025) to 5,664,331 shares (31 August 2026). The latest reading sits at the top of that range. At the reported average volume of 565K shares a day that is 10.0 days to cover, a crowded short.

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As of 17 September 2026, the short share of KTB volume is 80.5%, up 30.4 points over the last five sessions. Over the last 52 readings it ranged from 33.8% (20 July 2026) to 85.7% (4 September 2026). The latest reading sits at the top of that range. The latest reading is 15.0 points above the 30-session average of 65.5%, on 598K shares reported.

As of 31 August 2026, the fails-to-deliver balance in KTB is 4,823 shares, up 4,570 shares over the last settlement date. Over the last 52 readings it ranged from 2 shares (3 December 2025) to 148,612 shares (15 July 2026). The latest reading sits at the bottom of that range.

Insiders at KTB reported 3 open-market sells worth $16.0M in the last 90 days and no open-market buys. Sells alone are a weak signal; insiders sell for tax, diversification and estate reasons all the time. Latest filing: Kidd Peter A. (EVP and CHRO) on 2026-08-14.

Form 4 filings are due within two business days of the trade. Insiders sell for many reasons that say nothing about the company; open-market buys are the rarer, stronger signal.

6 Form 144 notices on file for KTB worth $18.0M at the prices reported; 2 in the last 90 days worth $16.0M. Latest: Doerr Thomas L Jr filed on 2026-08-13 to sell 7,661 shares ($639K) from 2026-08-13.

5 holders above 5% have filed on KTB, all on Schedule 13G (passive). The largest reported stake is Vanguard Portfolio Management at 6.1% of the class (3,366,594 shares), filed 2026-04-29 for an event on 2026-03-31.

6 of the 30 tracked managers held KTB at their latest 13F, $164.2M in total at quarter-end prices. Point72 Asset Management is the largest at $60.4M (0.1% of its portfolio) as of 2026-06-30. Over the prior quarter 4 added shares and 2 cut.

Only the 30 tracked managers on the funds hub; a 13F reports long positions in US listed stock at quarter end, 45 days late, and says nothing about shorts or positions sold since.

In Q2 2026 (quarter ended 2026-07-04) Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported revenue of $584.3M, up 18.6% from the same quarter a year earlier, and net income of $64.8M (1.17 diluted EPS). In FY 2025 it generated $455.8M of operating cash flow and spent $25.0M on buybacks and $116.1M on dividends. As of 2026-07-04, cash was $58.5M against $1.14B of debt.

Quarterly, last 8 quarters

Fiscal years, with buybacks and dividends

Quarters are the three-month figures the company reports; a fourth quarter marked derived is the fiscal year less the three reported quarters, since companies report it only inside the 10-K. Fiscal years are the annual figures. Buybacks are cash paid to repurchase common stock in the year (XBRL PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock), not authorizations. Balance sheet lines are as of 2026-07-04; shares outstanding as of 2026-07-31 from the cover page.