V.F. Corporation Faces Decline Amid Trade Tensions and Market Turbulence
On Tuesday, we highlighted a list of the 10 worst-performing stocks, and now we turn our attention to V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) to see how it fared among its peers on that challenging day.
Wall Street was rocked on Tuesday, as the major indices experienced significant losses, a phenomenon many attributed to the impending deadline for President Donald Trumpâs proposed new tariffs on China. This policy could impose an alarming cumulative import tax of 104 percent on various goods, creating a sense of uncertainty and fear among investors. As a result, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index took the brunt of the hit, plunging by 2.15 percent. The S&P 500 followed closely with a decline of 1.57 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a more modest drop of 0.84 percent.
In this tumultuous environment, ten companies mirrored the broader market decline, suffering heavy losses that day. Our analysis specifically examined stocks with a market capitalization of at least $2 billion and a trading volume exceeding $5 million to compile our list of the worst performers.
V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) was among these struggling stocks, experiencing a notable downturn. The apparel manufacturer has seen its shares decline for four consecutive days, with a staggering 13.5 percent drop on Tuesday, closing at $9.74 per share. Investors have been rapidly divesting from the company amid concerns surrounding ongoing global trade tensions, which have placed substantial pressure on its operations.
V.F. Corporation is well-known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of branded apparel, including well-regarded names like The North Face, Timberland, Vans, Dickies, Jansport, and Kipling. The company operates numerous facilities globally, including locations in China, Mexico, and Canada, all of which have felt the effects of heightened taxes instituted by the Trump administration.
In a move to stabilize the company's operations amid these challenges, V.F. Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of Abhishek Dalmia as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dalmia, who previously served as a partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group, will oversee the companyâs strategic direction, transformative initiatives, digital technology integration, and supply chain operations.
Despite the current struggles, V.F. Corporation ranks third among Tuesdayâs worst-performing stocks. While there is potential for VFC as an investment, some analysts suggest that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks may offer a more lucrative opportunity for investors in the near term. Notably, one AI stock has seen a significant rise since the beginning of 2025, in stark contrast to popular AI stocks that have reportedly dropped around 25% during the same period. Those interested in investing in AI should look out for stocks trading at less than five times their earnings, as detailed in our report on the most promising AI stocks available today.
Stay tuned for our next articles, where we will explore the top 20 AI stocks to consider and the 30 best stocks to buy according to billionaire investors.
Disclosure: None. This article was originally published at Insider Monkey.
