The textile maker reported ($0.27) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by ($0.05), FiscalAI reports. to growth of 2% or better, up from the prior 1%–2% forecast, after first-quarter revenue and operating performance exceeded expectations. Positive Sentiment: V.F. Negative Sentiment: V.F. Founded in 1899 in Pennsylvania as the Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing Company, VF evolved through a series of acquisitions and strategic expansions to become a leading player in the global apparel industry.