Peers · Consumer Cyclical
VFC Alternatives
The closest VFC alternative is LOW (2.69% yield, 7.1/10 safety), followed by HD and MCD. All 4 sit in the same consumer cyclical sector as VFC (1.86% yield, 7.2/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to VFC in our universe is LOW — 0.83% higher yield than VFC (2.69% vs 1.86%) and a 7.1/10 safety score compared to VFC's 7.2/10. Across all 4 peers, yields range from 2.69% to 4.37% and safety scores range from 5.6 to 7.8/10.
Switching from VFC to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether VFC dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches VFC on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from VFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW · Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 2.69% | 7.1/10 · Solid | 0.83% yield gap (higher) |
| HD · The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.93% | 7.0/10 · Solid | 1.07% yield gap (higher) |
| MCD · McDonald's Corporation | 3.09% | 7.8/10 · Solid | 1.23% yield gap (higher) |
| NKE · Nike, Inc. Class B Common Stock | 4.37% | 5.6/10 · Mixed | 2.51% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best VFC alternatives?
The closest VFC alternatives are LOW, HD, MCD — all in the same consumer cyclical sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. LOW is the single closest match at 2.69% yield and 7.1/10 safety, versus 1.86% and 7.2/10 for VFC.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to VFC?
Yes — NKE yields 4.37% versus VFC's 1.86%. Its safety score is 5.6/10 against VFC's 7.2/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to VFC?
We rank 4 similar stocks for VFC: LOW, HD, MCD, NKE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks VFC on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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