• VF posted Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of about $1.7 billion, flat year over year, with operating performance slightly ahead of its outlook.
• Raised full-year revenue outlook to up 2% or better, citing Q1 execution and improved visibility into the second half.
• Brand trends diverged: The North Face grew 4% on stronger-than-expected demand; Timberland rose 3%; Vans fell 9%.
• DTC rose 5% while wholesale fell 4%; gross margin increased to 54.9% despite a 140-basis-point FX drag.
• Net debt fell $1.1 billion year over year; inventories excluding Dickies and FX dropped 4%; free cash flow rose about $75 million, including $50 million tariff refunds.

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