FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on November 5, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of common stock in Kontoor Brands Inc. as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Aggregate beneficial ownership: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported beneficial ownership of 3,220,013.43 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock.
  • Percent of class: The reported holdings represent 5.9% of Kontoor Brands outstanding common stock.
  • Sole voting power (FMR LLC): FMR LLC reported sole voting power over 3,197,751.44 shares, with no shared voting power.
  • Sole dispositive power: Both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson reported sole dispositive power over 3,220,013.43 shares, with no shared dispositive power.
  • Event date: The date of the event requiring the filing was September 30, 2026.
  • Third-party interest: According to the filing, one or more other persons are known to have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from the shares, but no single other person's interest exceeds 5% of total outstanding common stock.

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose Ownership Crossing 5% Threshold at Kontoor Brands

FMR LLC, a Delaware-organized holding company, and Abigail P. Johnson, a U.S. individual, filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC disclosing their beneficial ownership positions in Kontoor Brands Inc. (NYSE:KTB), the apparel company headquartered at 400 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. The filing covers common stock with CUSIP number 50050N103, and the triggering event date is listed as September 30, 2026.

According to the filing, FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 3,197,751.44 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,220,013.43 shares. Abigail P. Johnson, identified as an individual reporting person, reported zero sole or shared voting power but reported sole dispositive power over the same 3,220,013.43 shares. Neither FMR LLC nor Abigail P. Johnson reported any shared voting or shared dispositive power. Both reporting persons reported an aggregate beneficial ownership of 3,220,013.43 shares, equaling 5.9% of the class.

The filing states that the securities "were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer." FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company (type HC), and the filing references Exhibit 99 for identification and classification of the relevant subsidiary. Stephanie J. Brown signed on behalf of both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson under separate powers of attorney dated January 3, 2023, and January 26, 2023, respectively.

What Was Disclosed

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed a Schedule 13G reporting combined beneficial ownership of 3,220,013.43 shares, or 5.9%, of Kontoor Brands Inc. common stock, with the event date of September 30, 2026, and the filing signed on November 4, 2026.