Track record · closed signal

V.F. Corporation (VFC) — closed signal from January 22, 2026

Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on April 22, 2026.

Predicted vs. what happened

VFC price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$20.30 – $18.60Entry zone — fair-value band

$20.13Published — price the day we called it

$23.15Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$22.27Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$21.55Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Partial

Reached 71% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.

Peak price

$22.27

peak on April 21, 2026 — not a realized return

Peak gain

+10.6%

peak, from the publication price

Window close

$21.55

end-of-window price, context only

Days to target

—

Window

January 22, 2026 – April 22, 2026

The thesis — published January 22, 2026

Predicted growth

+15%

over the measurement window

Target price

$23.15

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$20.30 – $18.60

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$20.13

published January 22, 2026

Confidence

65%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

This is a short-term rebound trade, not a long-term recovery. Recent previews suggest the company might beat earnings and it's planning to pay off 2026 debt, which helps stabilize its finances. The idea is to buy on small declines and aim to push back toward recent price levels. Big risks: a weak earnings report, brand weakness, or shoppers cutting back.

Primary drivers

Earnings news can quickly change short-term buying interest
Paying off 2026 debt improves the company's financial story
If shoppers feel better, the rebound can keep going
These turnarounds swing a lot, so control losses first

How it played out

VFC: rebound fell short of the target

Lyra published VFC on 2026-01-22 as a short-term rebound trade from 20.13, with expected growth of 15% toward 23.15. The thesis pointed to earnings news, plans to pay off 2026 debt, a possible lift from shoppers feeling better, and the need to control losses because turnarounds can swing a lot.

Inside the window from 2026-01-22 to 2026-04-22, VFC rose to a peak of 22.27 on 2026-04-21, a 10.6% gain. It stayed below 23.15 and never reached the target. It ended at 21.55. The thesis partially played out.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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