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Key Takeaways Nuuly's Q2 fiscal 2027 revenues rose 29% to $179M as average active subscribers climbed 30% to 484,000.Adjusted Subscription operating income jumped 44% to $18M, with margin expanding 106 bps to 10.1%.Management sees high-20% Nuuly revenue growth in Q3 and fiscal 2027, with full-year sales above $700M. Nuuly is emerging as a profitable growth engine for Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN - Free Report) , supported by subscriber expansion, a broader assortment and improving operating efficiency. Investments in personalization, fit guidance and fulfillment are strengthening the rental experience, while additional capacity and automation are establishing a foundation for continued growth.

The second quarter of fiscal 2027 results reinforce the view. Nuuly’s revenues increased 29% year over year to $179 million as average active subscribers rose 30% to 484,000, an increase of 113,000. Active subscribers exceeded 500,000 in early June before easing with the business’ typical summer seasonality.

Scale is translating into stronger economics. Adjusted Subscription segment operating income increased 44% to $18 million, while the adjusted operating margin expanded 106 basis points to 10.1%. Adjusted gross profit rose 32% to $53 million and the margin improved 83 basis points to 29.4%, mainly reflecting leverage in logistics expenses.

Nuuly’s assortment grew 35% to nearly 33,000 choices. Nike began rolling out in August, while J.Crew is scheduled to debut in October. Enhanced recommendations and customized fit guidance have improved satisfaction metrics, while delivery upgrades add convenience. Planned automation should generate logistics savings. Once the East Coast expansion is complete, Nuuly’s network should support roughly 1.2 million subscribers.

Management projects high-20% Nuuly revenue growth for the third quarter and fiscal 2027, with full-year revenues exceeding $700 million and a high-single-digit operating margin. Although margins should ease seasonally during the second half, continued subscriber momentum and fulfillment efficiencies support the outlook. A program extension planned for the first half of next year could provide another catalyst by increasing revenue per user.

URBN’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Urban Outfitters have gained 20.6% over the past six months against the industry’s 10.3% decline.

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From a valuation standpoint, URBN trades at a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 1.06, below the industry’s average of 1.35. It has a Value Score of A.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters’ fiscal 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 13.2%, while the same for fiscal 2028 indicates an uptick of 12.4%. Estimates for fiscal 2027 and 2028 have been revised upward by 8 cents and 18 cents, respectively, over the past 30 days.

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Urban Outfitters currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Other Key Picks in RetailFIGS, Inc. (FIGS - Free Report) is an apparel company focused on the healthcare industry. Its offerings include lab coats, jackets, footwear, bags, socks and other accessories used by healthcare professionals. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIGS’ current financial-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 89.5% and 18.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. FIGS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 201.8%.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) is the largest lifestyle retailer in the United States, specializing in western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. The company also holds a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 22.6% and 15.7%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. BOOT delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.4%.

Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL - Free Report) is involved in designing, marketing and distributing consumer fashion accessories. It also carries a Zacks Rank #2.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Fossil Group’s current fiscal-year earnings suggests growth of 96.7% from the year-ago actuals. FOSL delivered a trailing four-quarter average negative earnings surprise of 236.2%.

Key Takeaways DTC sales advanced 13% to $352.8 million, far ahead of the 2.2% increase in wholesale sales.HOKA drove DTC growth as revenues climbed 17.3%, supported by international and broader product demand.Faster DTC growth helped lift gross margin 60 basis points to 56.4% despite incremental tariff pressure. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) direct-to-consumer (DTC) business emerged as a key growth driver in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. DTC net sales increased 13% year over year to $352.8 million, outpacing 2.2% wholesale growth. Comparable DTC sales rose 6.8% on a constant-currency basis, underscoring healthy demand across established operations.

HOKA was the primary contributor to DTC momentum, with channel revenues increasing 17.3% to $256.8 million. International regions delivered robust growth, while the United States maintained positive momentum. Demand extended beyond Clifton and Bondi, with Speedgoat 7, Mach 7, Mafate Speed 2 and Skyward products collectively contributing more than half of global HOKA DTC growth.

UGG supported channel expansion, with DTC revenues rising 5.7% to $83.8 million. Its mono-brand retail presence was particularly effective in Asia, encouraging consumer adoption across new categories. Investments in fashion casual footwear, sneakers and sandals, alongside year-round and men’s initiatives, are broadening the brand’s appeal and deepening consumer engagement.

Deckers’ DTC strength supported gross margin expansion through a favorable channel mix. Gross margin increased 60 basis points to 56.4%, reflecting faster DTC growth, favorable product mix, full-price selling, currency benefits and improved closeout management, partially offset by incremental tariffs. Product innovation and targeted marketing investments are helping sustain demand across both flagship brands.

Management expects significant DTC growth to continue in fiscal 2027. Consolidated revenues are projected at $5.86-$5.91 billion, with total HOKA revenues growing at a low-double-digit rate and UGG revenues at a mid-single-digit rate. Broader product adoption and international momentum position DTC as an important contributor to Deckers’ growth and premium brand development. We expect total DTC sales to increase 9.3% in fiscal 2027.

DECK’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Deckers have lost 23.1% over the past three months compared with the industry’s 10.2% decline.

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From a valuation standpoint, DECK trades at a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 2.10, up from the industry’s average of 1.34. It has a Value Score of A.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deckers’ fiscal 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 6.8%, whereas the same for fiscal 2028 indicates an uptick of 10.9%. The estimates for fiscal 2027 and 2028 have been unchanged and revised upward by 1 cent, respectively, over the past 30 days.

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DECK currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Key PicksFIGS, Inc. (FIGS - Free Report) is an apparel company focused on the healthcare industry. Its offerings include lab coats, jackets, footwear, bags, socks and other accessories used by healthcare professionals. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIGS’ current financial-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 89.5% and 18.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. FIGS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 201.8%.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) is the largest lifestyle retailer in the United States, specializing in western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. The company also holds a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 22.6% and 15.7%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. BOOT delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.4%.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN - Free Report) is a lifestyle products and services company that sells fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods and related offerings through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters’ current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 13.1% and 9.1%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. URBN delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 9.7%.

Key Takeaways Retail segment revenues climbed 8% to $1.39B, while comparable sales increased 6.2% year over year.FP Group led brand momentum with a 10% Retail comp gain, including 13% growth at FP Movement.Q3 Retail comps are forecast to rise mid-single digits, backed by fall demand and regular-price selling. Urban Outfitters Inc.’s (URBN - Free Report) Retail segment continues to serve as a growth driver, supported by demand across brands and selling channels. During the second quarter of fiscal 2027, Retail segment revenues increased 8% year over year to $1.39 billion. The strength across both North America and Europe helped total company revenues rise 10.4% to a record $1.66 billion.

Comparable Retail segment sales advanced 6.2%, reflecting customer engagement. Digital comps grew at a high-single-digit rate, while store comps increased in the mid-single digits. Management attributed the performance to compelling fashion assortments, positive traffic and marketing initiatives that strengthened customer acquisition and engagement across physical and digital platforms.

Brand performance demonstrated the segment's momentum. FP Group led with a 10% Retail comp increase, including gains of 9% at Free People and 13% at FP Movement. Urban Outfitters posted an 8.4% increase, aided by demand for denim, pants, lounge, novelties and shoes. Anthropologie delivered 3% comp growth, driven by apparel and accessories.

Strong Retail sales supported operating efficiency. Higher comparable-store revenues produced occupancy leverage, while delivery initiatives helped counter fuel surcharges. Adjusted gross profit rose 10.6% to $625.9 million and adjusted gross margin expanded four basis points to 37.7%. However, higher Anthropologie markdowns, tariffs and inbound freight costs partly offset these benefits.

Management expects Retail momentum to continue, forecasting mid-single-digit comparable growth for the third quarter. FP Group comps are projected to increase in the high-single digits, Urban Outfitters in the mid-single digits and Anthropologie in the low-to-mid-single digits. Encouraging fall-product demand and regular-price selling support the outlook. Disciplined inventory management and cost control remain essential amid freight pressures and uneven category trends.

URBN’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Urban Outfitters have gained 23.4% over the past six months against the industry’s 15.9% decline.

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From a valuation standpoint, URBN trades at a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 1.09X, below the industry’s average of 1.40X. It has a Value Score of A.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters’ fiscal 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 12.9%, while the same for fiscal 2028 indicates an uptick of 12%. Estimates for fiscal 2027 and 2028 have been revised upward by 6 cents and 12 cents, respectively, over the past seven days.

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Urban Outfitters currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Key Picks in RetailFIGS, Inc. (FIGS - Free Report) is an apparel company focused on the healthcare industry. Its offerings include lab coats, jackets, footwear, bags, socks and other accessories used by healthcare professionals. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIGS’ current financial-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 89.5% and 18.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. FIGS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 201.8%.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) is the largest lifestyle retailer in the United States, specializing in western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. The company also holds a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 22.6% and 15.7%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. BOOT delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.4%.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO - Free Report) is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle's current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 17.3% and 5.7%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. AEO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 48.5%.

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. URBN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and an A for Value. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 13.05 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 13.19. Over the past year, URBN's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.49 and as low as 9.10, with a median of 12.80.

Another valuation metric that we should highlight is URBN's P/B ratio of 2.48. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. URBN's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 5.72. URBN's P/B has been as high as 2.97 and as low as 1.40, with a median of 2.14, over the past year.

Finally, investors should note that URBN has a P/CF ratio of 10.93. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. URBN's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 12.73. Over the past 52 weeks, URBN's P/CF has been as high as 12.80 and as low as 7.56, with a median of 10.42.

These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Urban Outfitters is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, URBN feels like a great value stock at the moment.

Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector might want to consider either Urban Outfitters (URBN) or Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands including the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly brands, today announced net income of $240.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $2.78 for the three months ended July 31, 2026. For the six months ended July 31, 2026, net income was $356.4 million and earnings per diluted share were $4.06.

For the three months ended July 31, 2026, adjusted net income was $149.3 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.72. For the six months ended July 31, 2026, adjusted net income was $265.0 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $3.02. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted share for the three and six months ended July 31, 2026, excludes one-time benefits related to refunds for tariffs previously paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"), associated interest income and a tax benefit related to the release of a valuation allowance against certain foreign net deferred tax assets. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included at the end of this release.

Total Company net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2026, increased 10.4% to a record $1.66 billion. Total Retail segment net sales increased 8.0%, with comparable Retail segment net sales increasing 6.2%. The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales and mid single-digit positive growth in retail store sales. Comparable Retail segment net sales increased 10.0% at FP Group, 8.4% at Urban Outfitters and 3.0% at Anthropologie. Subscription segment net sales increased 28.6% primarily driven by a 30.4% increase in average active subscribers in the current quarter versus the prior year quarter. Wholesale segment net sales increased 18.6% driven by a 19.2% increase in FP Group wholesale sales due to an increase in sales to specialty customers and department stores.

For the six months ended July 31, 2026, total Company net sales increased 10.9% to a record $3.14 billion. Total Retail segment net sales increased 8.0%, with comparable Retail segment net sales increasing 6.0%. The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales and mid single-digit positive growth in retail store sales. Comparable Retail segment net sales increased 9.9% at FP Group, 8.8% at Urban Outfitters and 2.5% at Anthropologie. Subscription segment net sales increased 31.4% primarily driven by a 31.8% increase in average active subscribers in the current period versus the prior year period. Wholesale segment net sales increased 21.7% driven by a 22.6% increase in FP Group wholesale sales primarily due to an increase in sales to specialty customers.

“We are pleased to report our highest adjusted profit quarter in Company history, marking our eighth consecutive quarter of record sales and profits. These results were driven by positive Retail segment ‘comps’ at every brand and continued double-digit growth in our Wholesale and Subscription segments,” said Richard A. Hayne, Chief Executive Officer. “Our customers continue to respond favorably to our fashion assortments. This gives us confidence in URBN's ongoing success,” finished Mr. Hayne.

Net sales by brand and segment for the three and six-month periods were as follows:

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  July 31,  July 31,  2026  2025  2026  2025 Net sales by brand           Anthropologie$634,535  $606,954  $1,223,608  $1,176,885 FP Group 478,053   415,014   889,772   768,126 Urban Outfitters 360,015   333,171   664,742   606,676 Nuuly 178,605   138,932   345,869   263,286 Menus & Venues 10,707   10,684   19,269   19,283 Total Company$1,661,915  $1,504,755  $3,143,260  $2,834,256             Net sales by segment           Retail Segment$1,392,520  $1,289,269  $2,613,434  $2,419,779 Subscription Segment 178,605   138,932   345,869   263,286 Wholesale Segment 90,790   76,554   183,957   151,191 Total Company$1,661,915  $1,504,755  $3,143,260  $2,834,256   For the three months ended July 31, 2026, the gross profit rate increased by 580 basis points compared to the three months ended July 31, 2025, and gross profit dollars increased 27.4% to $721.6 million from $566.2 million. For the three months ended July 31, 2026, the adjusted gross profit rate increased by 4 basis points compared to the three months ended July 31, 2025, and adjusted gross profit dollars increased 10.6% to $625.9 million from $566.2 million. The increase in the adjusted gross profit rate was primarily due to leverage in store occupancy costs due to the increase in comparable Retail segment store net sales and leverage in delivery expense as a result of several company initiatives to offset fuel surcharges, partially offset by an increase in Retail segment markdowns driven by Anthropologie and the negative impacts of tariffs and inbound freight fuel surcharges on initial merchandise costs. The increase in adjusted gross profit dollars was primarily due to higher net sales.

For the six months ended July 31, 2026, the gross profit rate increased by 299 basis points compared to the six months ended July 31, 2025, and gross profit dollars increased 19.8% to $1.26 billion from $1.06 billion. For the six months ended July 31, 2026, the adjusted gross profit rate decreased by 6 basis points compared to the six months ended July 31, 2025, and adjusted gross profit dollars increased 10.7% to $1.17 billion from $1.06 billion. The decrease in the adjusted gross profit rate was primarily due to an increase in Retail segment markdowns driven by Anthropologie and the impact of a prior year gain of $4.8 million, or 17 basis points, not repeated in the current year period, partially offset by leverage in store occupancy costs due to the increase in comparable Retail segment store net sales. The increase in adjusted gross profit dollars was primarily due to higher net sales.

As of July 31, 2026, total inventory increased by $82.3 million, or 11.8%, compared to total inventory as of July 31, 2025. Total Retail segment inventory increased 12.0% and Retail segment comparable inventory increased 8.4%. Wholesale segment inventory increased 10.0%. The increase in Retail segment inventory was due to the increase in net sales and timing of inventory receipts. The increase in Wholesale segment inventory was due to the increase in net sales.

For the three months ended July 31, 2026, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $41.0 million, or 10.5%, compared to the three months ended July 31, 2025. Selling, general and administrative expenses were flat as a percentage of net sales compared to the three months ended July 31, 2025. The leverage in store payroll expenses due to the growth in Retail segment store net sales was offset by the deleverage in marketing expenses to support customer growth and increased net sales in the Retail and Subscription segments, along with increased artificial intelligence technology investments benefiting the Company's current and future operations. The dollar growth in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased marketing expenses to support customer growth and increased net sales in the Retail and Subscription segments, as well as increased store payroll expenses to support the growth in Retail segment store net sales.

For the six months ended July 31, 2026, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $83.1 million, or 11.0%, compared to the six months ended July 31, 2025. Selling, general and administrative expenses deleveraged 4 basis points as a percentage of net sales compared to the six months ended July 31, 2025. The deleverage in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily related to deleverage in marketing expenses to support customer growth and increased net sales in the Retail and Subscription segments, along with increased artificial intelligence technology investments benefiting the Company's current and future operations. This was partially offset by a discrete benefit of $6.9 million, or 22 basis points, in the current year period resulting from the reversal of a litigation accrual, as well as leverage in store payroll expenses due to the growth in Retail segment store net sales. The dollar growth in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily related to increased marketing expenses to support customer growth and increased net sales in the Retail and Subscription segments, increased store payroll expenses to support the growth in Retail segment store net sales and increased artificial intelligence technology investments benefiting the Company's current and future operations.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2026, was 19.4%, compared to 21.5% in the three months ended July 31, 2025. The Company's adjusted effective tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2026, was 24.8%. The Company's effective tax rate for the six months ended July 31, 2026, was 19.8%, compared to 21.5% in the six months ended July 31, 2025. The Company's adjusted effective tax rate for the six months ended July 31, 2026, was 23.0%. The change in the adjusted effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 31, 2026, was primarily attributable to the ratio of foreign taxable earnings to global taxable earnings.

Net income for the three months ended July 31, 2026, was $240.7 million and earnings per diluted share were $2.78. Adjusted net income for the three months ended July 31, 2026, was $149.3 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.72. Net income for the six months ended July 31, 2026, was $356.4 million and earnings per diluted share were $4.06. Adjusted net income for the six months ended July 31, 2026, was $265.0 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $3.02.

On June 4, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 20 million common shares under a share repurchase program. During the six months ended July 31, 2026, the Company repurchased and subsequently retired 4.6 million shares for approximately $300 million. During the year ended January 31, 2026, the Company repurchased and subsequently retired 3.3 million shares for approximately $154 million. As of July 31, 2026, 10.0 million common shares were remaining under the program.

Store data for the six months ended July 31, 2026, was as follows:

  January 31,        July 31,  2026  Openings  Closings  2026Anthropologie NA  234   3   1   236Anthropologie EU  20   1   —   21Total Anthropologie  254   4   1   257Free People NA  167   6   —   173FP Movement NA  88   10   1   97Free People EU  13   1   —   14Total FP Group  268   17   1   284Urban Outfitters NA  177   1   2   176Urban Outfitters EU  76   1   1   76Total Urban Outfitters  253   2   3   252Menus & Venues  9   —   1   8Total Company-Owned Stores  784   23   6   801Franchisee-Owned Stores(1)  9   —   —   9Total URBN  793   23   6   810  (1)    Includes 7 Urban Outfitters and 2 Anthropologie franchisee-owned stores.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. offers lifestyle-oriented general merchandise and consumer products and services through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The Company operates omni-channel retail operations including stores, websites and catalogs for the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement and Urban Outfitters brands across the United States, Canada and Europe; Menus & Venues restaurants; and Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie franchisee-owned stores in the Middle East. Free People, FP Movement and Urban Outfitters wholesale sell products to department and specialty stores worldwide, digital businesses and the Company's Retail segment. Nuuly is primarily a women's apparel subscription rental service offering a wide selection of rental product from the Company's own brands, third-party brands and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.

A conference call will be held today to discuss second quarter results and will be webcast at 5:00 pm. ET at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9wzhhhd4/.

As used in this document, unless otherwise defined, “Anthropologie” refers to the Company’s Anthropologie, Terrain and Maeve brands and “FP Group” refers to the Company’s Free People and FP Movement brands.

This news release is being made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain matters contained in this release may contain forward-looking statements. When used in this release, the words “project,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any one, or all, of the following factors could cause actual financial results to differ materially from those financial results mentioned in the forward-looking statements: overall economic and market conditions (including current levels of inflation) and worldwide political events and the resultant impact on consumer spending patterns and our pricing power, the difficulty in predicting and responding to shifts in fashion trends, changes in the level of competitive pricing and promotional activity and other industry factors, currency fluctuations, economic conditions and legal or regulatory changes, the effects of war and geopolitical instability, including impacts of the conflicts in the Middle East and impacts of the war between Russia and Ukraine and from related sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and others, terrorism and civil unrest, natural disasters, severe or unseasonable weather conditions (including as a result of climate change) or public health crises, labor shortages and increases in labor costs, raw material costs and transportation costs, availability of suitable retail space for expansion, timing of store openings, risks associated with international expansion, seasonal fluctuations in gross sales, response to new concepts, our ability to integrate acquisitions, risks associated with digital sales, our ability to maintain and expand our digital sales channels, any material disruptions or security breaches with respect to our technology systems, our effective utilization of technological advancements, including in artificial intelligence, the departure of one or more key senior executives, import risks (including any shortage of transportation capacities or delays at ports), changes to U.S. and foreign trade policies (including the enactment of tariffs such as retaliatory tariffs), border adjustment taxes or increases in duties or quotas, the unexpected closing or disruption of, or any damage to, any of our distribution centers, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, failure of our manufacturers and third-party vendors to comply with our social compliance program, risks related to environmental, social and governance activities, changes in our effective income tax rate, changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, regulatory changes and legal matters and other risks identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that actual results may differ materially from any projected results expressed or implied therein.

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
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(unaudited)  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  July 31,  July 31,  2026  2025  2026  2025 Net sales$1,661,915  $1,504,755  $3,143,260  $2,834,256 Cost of sales 940,364   938,594   1,879,143   1,779,031 Gross profit 721,551   566,161   1,264,117   1,055,225 Selling, general and administrative expenses 432,812   391,774   835,697   752,611 Income from operations 288,739   174,387   428,420   302,614 Other income, net 9,801   8,886   15,986   18,532 Income before income taxes 298,540   183,273   444,406   321,146 Income tax expense 57,889   39,408   88,050   68,934 Net income$240,651  $143,865  $356,356  $252,212             Net income per common share:           Basic$2.81  $1.60  $4.12  $2.78 Diluted$2.78  $1.58  $4.06  $2.73             Weighted-average common shares outstanding:           Basic 85,633,607   89,667,451   86,553,213   90,692,646 Diluted 86,667,561   91,167,981   87,719,187   92,304,624                         AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES           Net sales 100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%Cost of sales 56.6%  62.4%  59.8%  62.8%Gross profit 43.4%  37.6%  40.2%  37.2%Selling, general and administrative expenses 26.0%  26.0%  26.6%  26.5%Income from operations 17.4%  11.6%  13.6%  10.7%Other income, net 0.6%  0.6%  0.5%  0.6%Income before income taxes 18.0%  12.2%  14.1%  11.3%Income tax expense 3.5%  2.6%  2.8%  2.4%Net income 14.5%  9.6%  11.3%  8.9%  URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
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(amounts in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)  July 31,  January 31,  July 31,  2026  2026  2025 ASSETS        Current assets:        Cash and cash equivalents$598,756  $369,206  $332,171 Marketable securities 117,371   326,724   290,664 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,102, $1,209 and $2,388, respectively 102,958   95,668   86,922 Inventory 778,539   700,945   696,199 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 226,772   193,561   213,356 Total current assets 1,824,396   1,686,104   1,619,312 Property and equipment, net 1,658,270   1,466,236   1,376,811 Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,047,947   1,051,109   1,011,840 Marketable securities 229,407   461,858   366,336 Other assets 362,967   342,306   336,494 Total Assets$5,122,987  $5,007,613  $4,710,793          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        Current liabilities:        Accounts payable$372,642  $327,903  $335,985 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 223,177   225,478   227,105 Accrued expenses, accrued compensation and other
current liabilities 558,300   564,713   533,058 Total current liabilities 1,154,119   1,118,094   1,096,148 Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities 990,197   1,000,088   953,025 Other non-current liabilities 124,455   74,144   81,228 Total Liabilities 2,268,771   2,192,326   2,130,401          Shareholders’ equity:        Preferred shares; $.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued —   —   — Common shares; $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
85,650,390, 89,698,222 and 89,696,293 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively9  9  9 Additional paid-in-capital 7,022   19,912   7,277 Retained earnings 2,877,697   2,817,448   2,604,741 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (30,512)  (22,082)  (31,635)Total Shareholders’ Equity 2,854,216   2,815,287   2,580,392 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$5,122,987  $5,007,613  $4,710,793   URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)   Six Months Ended   July 31,   2026  2025 Cash flows from operating activities:      Net income $356,356  $252,212 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      Depreciation and amortization  73,637   61,400 Non-cash lease expense  106,053   106,546 Provision for deferred income taxes  73,591   11,608 Share-based compensation expense  15,702   14,956 Amortization of tax credit investment  7,452   8,587 Loss on disposition of property and equipment, net  388   262 Changes in assets and liabilities:      Receivables  (7,546)  (12,025)Inventory  (79,103)  (70,611)Prepaid expenses and other assets  (70,389)  (25,095)Payables, accrued expenses and other liabilities  36,095   23,336 Operating lease liabilities  (120,494)  (120,130)Net cash provided by operating activities  391,742   251,046 Cash flows from investing activities:      Cash paid for property and equipment  (268,056)  (107,549)Cash paid for marketable securities  (117,984)  (220,293)Sales and maturities of marketable securities  555,597   295,861 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  169,557   (31,981)Cash flows from financing activities:      Proceeds from the exercise of stock options  —   928 Share repurchases related to share repurchase program  (299,996)  (151,935)Share repurchases related to taxes for share-based awards  (22,092)  (21,144)Tax credit investment liability payments  (7,803)  (8,437)Net cash used in financing activities  (329,891)  (180,588)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (1,858)  3,213 Increase in cash and cash equivalents  229,550   41,690 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  369,206   290,481 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $598,756  $332,171   Important Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to evaluating the financial condition and results of our operations in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), from time to time our management evaluates and analyzes results and any impact on the Company of certain events outside of normal, or “core,” business and operations, by considering adjusted financial measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Examples of items that we consider non-core include refunds for tariffs previously paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"), associated interest income and the release of a valuation allowance against certain foreign net deferred tax assets. In order to improve the transparency of our disclosures, provide a meaningful presentation of results from our core business operations and improve period-over-period comparability, we have included certain adjusted financial measures for fiscal 2027 that exclude the impact of these non-core business items.

We believe these adjusted financial measures are important indicators of our recurring results of operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our underlying results of operations and provide a useful baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying business. Management uses adjusted financial measures for planning, forecasting and evaluating business and financial performance.

Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Certain of the items that may be excluded or included in non-GAAP financial measures may be significant items that could impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows and should therefore be considered in assessing the Company’s actual and future financial condition and performance. These adjusted financial measures are not consistent with GAAP and may not be calculated the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies.

URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (amounts in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)           Reconciliation of Total Company Adjusted Gross Profit:          Three Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Gross profit (GAAP)$721,551  43.4% $566,161  37.6%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)$625,891  37.7% $566,161  37.6%           Six Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Gross profit (GAAP)$1,264,117  40.2% $1,055,225  37.2%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)$1,168,457  37.2% $1,055,225  37.2%  Reconciliation of Total Company Adjusted Income From Operations:          Three Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Income from operations (GAAP)$288,739  17.4% $174,387  11.6%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Adjusted income from operations (Non-GAAP)$193,079  11.6% $174,387  11.6%           Six Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Income from operations (GAAP)$428,420  13.6% $302,614  10.7%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Adjusted income from operations (Non-GAAP)$332,760  10.6% $302,614  10.7%  URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(amounts in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)        Reconciliation of Total Company Adjusted Income Tax Expense and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate:         Three Months Ended July 31, 2026 2025 $'s   $'s          Income before income taxes (GAAP)$298,540   $183,273  Adjustments:       IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)   —  Interest income related to IEEPA tariff refunds (b) (4,445)   —  Adjusted income before income taxes (Non-GAAP)$198,435   $183,273          Income tax expense (GAAP)$57,889   $39,408  Adjustments:       Provision for income taxes on adjustments (c) (24,978)   —  Release of valuation allowance (d) 16,225    —  Adjusted income tax expense (Non-GAAP)$49,136   $39,408          Effective income tax rate (GAAP) 19.4%   21.5% Adjustments 5.4    —  Adjusted effective income tax rate (Non-GAAP) 24.8%   21.5%          Six Months Ended July 31, 2026 2025 $'s   $'s          Income before income taxes (GAAP)$444,406   $321,146  Adjustments:       IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)   —  Interest income related to IEEPA tariff refunds (b) (4,445)   —  Adjusted income before income taxes (Non-GAAP)$344,301   $321,146          Income tax expense (GAAP)$88,050   $68,934  Adjustments:       Provision for income taxes on adjustments (c) (24,978)   —  Release of valuation allowance (d) 16,225    —  Adjusted income tax expense (Non-GAAP)$79,297   $68,934          Effective income tax rate (GAAP) 19.8%   21.5% Adjustments 3.2    —  Adjusted effective income tax rate (Non-GAAP) 23.0%   21.5%   URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (amounts in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)           Reconciliation of Total Company Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS:            Three Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Net income (GAAP)$240,651  14.5% $143,865  9.6%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Interest income related to IEEPA tariff refunds (b) (4,445)    —   Provision for income taxes on adjustments (c) 24,978     —   Release of valuation allowance (d) (16,225)    —   Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$149,299  9.0% $143,865  9.6%          Diluted EPS (GAAP)$2.78    $1.58   Adjustments, net of tax (1.06)    —   Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP)$1.72    $1.58              Six Months Ended  July 31,  2026  2025  $'s % of Net Sales  $'s % of Net Sales           Net income (GAAP)$356,356  11.3% $252,212  8.9%Adjustments:         IEEPA tariff refunds (a) (95,660)    —   Interest income related to IEEPA tariff refunds (b) (4,445)    —   Provision for income taxes on adjustments (c) 24,978     —   Release of valuation allowance (d) (16,225)    —   Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$265,004  8.4% $252,212  8.9%          Diluted EPS (GAAP)$4.06    $2.73   Adjustments, net of tax (1.04)    —   Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP)$3.02    $2.73             (a) Included in "Cost of sales" is a one-time benefit related to refunds for tariffs previously paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") which the Company received during the three and six months ended July 31, 2026.           (b) Included in "Other income, net" is interest income related to refunds for IEEPA tariffs received during the three and six months ended July 31, 2026.           (c) The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the estimated tax rate in effect for the respective non-GAAP adjustment.           (d) During the three and six months ended July 31, 2026, the Company released a valuation allowance against certain of its foreign net deferred tax assets, resulting in a benefit included in "Income tax expense."   Contact: Oona McCullough  Executive Director of Investor Relations  (215) 454-4806

Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

A quarter ago, it was expected that this clothing and accessories retailer would post earnings of $1.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.3, delivering a surprise of +16.07%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Urban Outfitters, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, posted revenues of $1.66 billion for the quarter ended July 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.83%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.5 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Urban Outfitters shares have added about 0.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.2%.

What's Next for Urban Outfitters?While Urban Outfitters has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Urban Outfitters was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.50 on $1.64 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.13 on $6.71 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Apparel and Shoes is currently in the top 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Sportsman's Warehouse (SPWH - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. The results are expected to be released on September 1.

This outdoor sporting goods specialty retailer is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.11 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +8.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Sportsman's Warehouse's revenues are expected to be $295.2 million, up 0.4% from the year-ago quarter.

Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) reported $1.66 billion in revenue for the quarter ended July 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.4%. EPS of $1.72 for the same period compares to $1.58 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.83% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.72, the company has not delivered EPS surprise.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Urban Outfitters performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Number of stores - Retail Operations - Free People: 284 versus the four-analyst average estimate of 283.Number of stores - Retail Operations - Anthropologie: 257 versus 257 estimated by four analysts on average.Number of stores - Retail Operations - Urban Outfitters: 252 compared to the 252 average estimate based on four analysts.Comparable store sales - Retail Operations - YoY change: 6.2% compared to the 6.3% average estimate based on three analysts.Comparable store sales - Retail Operations - Urban Outfitters - YoY change: 8.4% versus 8.2% estimated by three analysts on average.Net sales by brand- Anthropologie: $634.54 million compared to the $638.53 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.5% year over year.Net sales by brand- Urban Outfitters: $360.02 million compared to the $356.53 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.1% year over year.Net sales by brand- Menus & Venues: $10.71 million compared to the $10.97 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.2% year over year.Net sales- Retail operations: $1.39 billion versus $1.39 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8% change.Net sales- Wholesale operations: $90.79 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $87.67 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +18.6%.Net sales by brand- FP Group: $478.05 million compared to the $470.24 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +15.2% year over year.Net sales- Subscription operations: $178.61 million versus $174.24 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +28.6% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Urban Outfitters here>>>

Shares of Urban Outfitters have returned +0.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Urban Outfitters is upgraded to a "Buy" as free cash flow and sales momentum accelerate, with shares poised to break out of consolidation. Nuuly, URBN's subscription business, is a key differentiator, growing 29% and driving improving margins and operating leverage. URBN's strong balance sheet, $600 million in cash, no debt, and aggressive buybacks support capital returns and future growth investments.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) on Wednesday posted mixed results for the second quarter.

The company posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.72 per share, missing market estimates of $1.73 per share. The company’s sales came in at $1.662 billion versus estimates of $1.635 billion.

“We are pleased to report our highest adjusted profit quarter in Company history, marking our eighth consecutive quarter of record sales and profits. These results were driven by positive Retail segment ‘comps’ at every brand and continued double-digit growth in our Wholesale and Subscription segments,” said Richard A. Hayne, Chief Executive Officer. “Our customers continue to respond favorably to our fashion assortments. This gives us confidence in URBN’s ongoing success.”

Urban Outfitters shares fell 4.6% to trade at $79.11 on Thursday.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on Urban Outfitters following earnings announcement.

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $75 to $80. UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $80 to $82. Considering buying URBN stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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Urban Outfitters (URBN), along with MarketSurge Growth 250 names DHT Holdings (DHT) and insurance company Oscar Health (OSCR), recently hit new highs.

Steel stock ArcelorMittal (MT) also hit a high and is in a buy zone.

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The apparel retail stock is back above the prior 77.33 buy point of cup-with-handle base after its early August breakout crumbled, triggering the 7% sell signal from the entry.

On Aug. 27, the stock reached the 84.35 buy point of a consolidation pattern marking a record high, but quickly reversed below the entry. Urban Outfitters' IBD Accumulation/Distribution Rating of A- indicates fairly heavy institutional buying over the last 13 weeks.

On Aug. 26, Urban Outfitters reported earnings of $1.72 per share for its quarter ending July 31, missing estimates by a penny. Its fiscal second-quarter sales increased 10% to a record $1.66 billion, topping views. Its comparable retail net sales increased 6.2%.

Urban had a total of 810 locations as of the July quarter. Besides its namesake brand, it also operates Anthropologie and FP Group.

Insurance Company Oscar Shines
On Aug. 24, Oscar Health hit 33.55, a level not seen since June 2021. Oscar has tested its 10-week moving average for four out of the last five weeks. The stock has gained nearly 190% since its low of 10.69, reached on March 30.

The health insurance company on Aug. 6 swung to a second-quarter profit of $1.10 per share from a loss of 89 cents per share a year ago. Its revenue jumped 67% to $4.789 billion. It maintained its full-year 2026 revenue forecast of between $18.7 billion and $19 billion. In its earnings call, Oscar warned of second-half uncertainty regarding Affordable Care Act Marketplace healthcare utilization.

Next, DHT is back in the 5% buy zone up to 19.95 of a cup-with-handle base with a 19 entry point. On Aug. 5, the crude oil tanker company posted second-quarter profit growth of 251% to $1.23 per share, following a 278% jump in the prior quarter. Analysts call for its third-quarter earnings to surge 271% to $1.04 per share.

Lastly, Luxembourg-based steel and mining stock ArcelorMittal is trading tightly in the buy zone up to 76.13 of a late-stage consolidation. The entry point is 72.50. The steel name is around 2% below its all-time high of 75.66, hit on Aug. 5.

After two straight declining quarters of earnings, Wall Street expects 144% growth in the third quarter, followed by a 535% spike in the fourth quarter. Its sales are forecast to rise 9% in 2026. ArcelorMittal has a mediocre 54 out of 99-possible IBD Composite Rating.

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Stock to Watch: Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) Urban Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. It is a lifestyle products and services company that sells fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods and related offerings through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The company’s key brands include Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly. Anthropologie also includes the Terrain and Maeve brands. Free People also includes FP Movement. The company operates in North America and Europe, and also sells through franchise partners in the Middle East.

URBN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. URBN has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 6.1% over the past four weeks.

For fiscal 2027, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.12 to $6.13 per share. URBN boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.2%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, URBN should be on investors' short list.

Aurora Investment Counsel acquired a new stake in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 38,919 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,758,000. Urban Outfitters comprises 1.4% of Aurora Investment Counsel’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of URBN. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. grew its stake in Urban Outfitters by 33.8% in the 4th quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. now owns 1,297,452 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $97,646,000 after buying an additional 327,453 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 883.4% during the 4th quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 43,081 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $3,242,000 after acquiring an additional 38,700 shares during the period. PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators purchased a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the fourth quarter worth $7,539,000. UBS Group AG boosted its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 339.3% in the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 641,454 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $48,276,000 after acquiring an additional 495,441 shares during the period. Finally, Virtus Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Urban Outfitters in the fourth quarter worth $1,310,000. 77.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on URBN shares. Bank of America lifted their price target on Urban Outfitters from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Urban Outfitters from $97.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded Urban Outfitters from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $89.00 price target on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Urban Outfitters from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $76.00 to $93.00 in a report on Monday, July 20th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.73.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Urban Outfitters Insider Buying and Selling at Urban Outfitters In other news, insider Azeez Hayne sold 8,733 shares of Urban Outfitters stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.18, for a total transaction of $639,080.94. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Melanie Marein-Efron sold 5,036 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.42, for a total transaction of $369,743.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 17,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,249,828.66. This trade represents a 22.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 32.10% of the company’s stock.

Urban Outfitters Stock Down 0.3% Shares of NASDAQ URBN opened at $74.38 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $73.87 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $70.58. Urban Outfitters, Inc. has a twelve month low of $59.53 and a twelve month high of $84.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.23.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The apparel retailer reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.18. Urban Outfitters had a return on equity of 18.92% and a net margin of 7.48%.The firm had revenue of $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.16 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will post 6.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Urban Outfitters Profile (Free Report)

Urban Outfitters, Inc is a global lifestyle retailer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1970 by Richard Hayne, Scott Belair and Judy Wicks, the company began as a single store catering to college students in the city’s historic Old City neighborhood. Over the decades, Urban Outfitters has expanded its reach and diversified its portfolio to include multiple retail concepts addressing distinct customer segments.

The company operates through several well-known brands, each offering a curated selection of apparel, footwear, accessories and home goods.

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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. trimmed its holdings in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) by 85.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,371 shares of the apparel retailer's stock after selling 78,827 shares during the period.

On August 10, 2026, Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) shares rose 3.4%, closing at $79.48. This price is within the 52-week range of $59.54 to $84.35, reflecting a no

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One company value investors might notice is Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) . URBN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 13.05, while its industry has an average P/E of 14.94. Over the last 12 months, URBN's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.49 and as low as 9.10, with a median of 12.80.

Investors should also recognize that URBN has a P/B ratio of 2.48. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This company's current P/B looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/B of 6.42. URBN's P/B has been as high as 2.97 and as low as 1.40, with a median of 2.14, over the past year.

Finally, investors will want to recognize that URBN has a P/CF ratio of 10.93. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 14.29. Within the past 12 months, URBN's P/CF has been as high as 12.80 and as low as 7.56, with a median of 10.42.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Urban Outfitters's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, URBN looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

After reaching an important support level, Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. URBN surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

One of the three major moving averages, the 50-day simple moving average is commonly used by traders and analysts to determine support or resistance levels for different types of securities. However, the 50-day is considered to be more important since it's the first marker of an up or down trend.

URBN has rallied 6.1% over the past four weeks, and the company is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at the moment. This combination suggests URBN could be on the verge of another move higher.

The bullish case solidifies once investors consider URBN's positive earnings estimate revisions. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months for the current fiscal year, compared to 2 higher, while the consensus estimate has increased too.

Given this move in earnings estimate revisions and the positive technical factor, investors may want to keep their eye on URBN for more gains in the near future.

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Stock to Watch: Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) Urban Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. It is a lifestyle products and services company that sells fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods and related offerings through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The company’s key brands include Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly. Anthropologie also includes the Terrain and Maeve brands. Free People also includes FP Movement. The company operates in North America and Europe, and also sells through franchise partners in the Middle East.

URBN is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.85; value investors should take notice.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $6.13 per share. URBN boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.2%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, URBN should be on investors' short list.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp trimmed its stake in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN – Free Report) by 8.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 389,823 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 35,898 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.46% of Urban Outfitters worth $24,695,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 815.0% in the 4th quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 366 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 58.4% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 404 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 149 shares in the last quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. increased its position in Urban Outfitters by 90.3% in the 4th quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 432 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 205 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Urban Outfitters in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors own 77.61% of the company’s stock.

Urban Outfitters Stock Up 3.8% NASDAQ:URBN opened at $72.61 on Tuesday. Urban Outfitters, Inc. has a 1-year low of $59.53 and a 1-year high of $84.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.22. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $72.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $70.01.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The apparel retailer reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.18. Urban Outfitters had a return on equity of 18.92% and a net margin of 7.48%.The firm had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.16 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will post 6.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages have issued reports on URBN. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $72.00 price target on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research raised Urban Outfitters from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $89.00 price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Urban Outfitters from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $87.91.

Check Out Our Latest Research Report on URBN

Insider Buying and Selling In other Urban Outfitters news, insider Azeez Hayne sold 8,733 shares of Urban Outfitters stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.18, for a total transaction of $639,080.94. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Melanie Marein-Efron sold 5,036 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.42, for a total value of $369,743.12. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 17,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,249,828.66. The trade was a 22.83% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 32.10% of the company’s stock.

Urban Outfitters Profile (Free Report)

Urban Outfitters, Inc is a global lifestyle retailer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1970 by Richard Hayne, Scott Belair and Judy Wicks, the company began as a single store catering to college students in the city’s historic Old City neighborhood. Over the decades, Urban Outfitters has expanded its reach and diversified its portfolio to include multiple retail concepts addressing distinct customer segments.

The company operates through several well-known brands, each offering a curated selection of apparel, footwear, accessories and home goods.

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The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.

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One company to watch right now is Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) . URBN is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.05. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 14.45. Over the past 52 weeks, URBN's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.49 and as low as 9.10, with a median of 12.80.

Another valuation metric that we should highlight is URBN's P/B ratio of 2.48. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks solid versus its industry's average P/B of 6.16. Within the past 52 weeks, URBN's P/B has been as high as 2.97 and as low as 1.40, with a median of 2.14.

Finally, investors will want to recognize that URBN has a P/CF ratio of 10.93. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 13.71. Within the past 12 months, URBN's P/CF has been as high as 12.80 and as low as 7.56, with a median of 10.42.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Urban Outfitters's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, URBN looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

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Stock to Watch: Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) Urban Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. It is a lifestyle products and services company that sells fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods and related offerings through a portfolio of global consumer brands. The company’s key brands include Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly. Anthropologie also includes the Terrain and Maeve brands. Free People also includes FP Movement. The company operates in North America and Europe, and also sells through franchise partners in the Middle East.

URBN is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.31; value investors should take notice.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.29 to $6.13 per share. URBN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.2%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, URBN should be on investors' short list.

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector have probably already heard of Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) and Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.

Urban Outfitters has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This means that URBN's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.

Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

URBN currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.14, while ZGN has a forward P/E of 29.93. We also note that URBN has a PEG ratio of 1.26. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. ZGN currently has a PEG ratio of 3.85.

Another notable valuation metric for URBN is its P/B ratio of 2.24. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, ZGN has a P/B of 4.64.

Based on these metrics and many more, URBN holds a Value grade of B, while ZGN has a Value grade of D.

URBN stands above ZGN thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that URBN is the superior value option right now.

Key Takeaways URBN grew revenues 11.4% to $1.48 billion, supported by retail, wholesale and subscription gains.URBN's Wholesale segment revenues increased 24.8% as demand from specialty retail partners improved.URBN's subscription revenues rose 34.5%, driven by growth in average active subscribers. Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN - Free Report) continues to benefit from the strength of its diversified operating model, with its Retail, Wholesale and Subscription businesses each contributing meaningfully to growth. By generating revenues through stores, digital channels, wholesale partnerships and its rapidly expanding Nuuly rental platform, the company has built a balanced business that is helping drive consistent performance across varying consumer spending environments.

The strategy delivered another strong quarter. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, URBN reported record revenues of $1.48 billion, an increase of 11.4% from the prior-year period, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings. Retail remained the company's largest business, with segment sales rising 8% to $1.22 billion. Comparable retail sales increased 5.6%, supported by high-single-digit growth in digital sales and mid-single-digit growth in store sales, highlighting healthy customer engagement across channels.

Wholesale provided a significant boost to overall performance. Segment revenues climbed 24.8% to $93.2 million, driven primarily by strong demand for FP Group products and increased sales to specialty retail customers. Management noted that wholesale growth was broad-based, extending across both specialty and department store accounts, underscoring the segment's growing contribution to URBN's revenue diversification strategy.

Meanwhile, Nuuly remained one of the company's fastest-growing businesses. Subscription revenues increased 34.5% to $167.3 million, fueled by a 33.3% increase in average active subscribers. Management highlighted that Nuuly added more than 110,000 average active subscribers compared with the prior-year quarter and is approaching the milestone of 500,000 active subscribers. The business generated an operating profit during the quarter, demonstrating that subscriber growth is being accompanied by improving profitability as the platform scales.

Management expects high-single-digit total sales growth in the second quarter. The outlook is supported by anticipated high-single-digit comparable sales growth at FP Group and Urban Outfitters, along with low- to mid-single-digit comparable sales growth at Anthropologie. With digital demand remaining strong, wholesale momentum continuing and Nuuly steadily expanding its subscriber base, URBN appears well-positioned to sustain growth across its Retail, Wholesale and Subscription segments.

URBN’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Urban Outfitters have gained 6.3% over the past three months compared with the industry’s 3.2% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, URBN trades at a trailing price-to-sales ratio of 0.99X, down from the industry’s average of 1.45X. It has a Value Score of A.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters’ fiscal 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 11.8%, whereas the same for fiscal 2028 indicates an uptick of 9.8%. Estimates for fiscal 2027 and 2028 have been revised upward by 11 cents and 13 cents, respectively, over the past 30 days.

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URBN currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Key PicksWe have highlighted three better-ranked stocks in the retail space, namely Tapestry, Inc. (TPR - Free Report) , Genesco Inc. (GCO - Free Report) and Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI - Free Report) .

Tapestry is the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men in the United States and internationally. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Tapestry’s current fiscal-year earnings and sales indicates growth of 36.3% and 13.8%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. TPR delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 15.6%.

Genesco is a Nashville-based specialty retail and branded company, sells footwear and accessories in retail stores. The company flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Genesco’s current fiscal-year earnings indicates growth of 55.2% from the year-ago actuals. GCO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.8%.

Levi Strauss designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi Strauss’ current fiscal-year earnings and sales suggests growth of 12.7% and 5.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. LEVI delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 21.4%.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.

On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.

One stock to keep an eye on is Urban Outfitters (URBN - Free Report) . URBN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 13.05, which compares to its industry's average of 15.11. Over the last 12 months, URBN's Forward P/E has been as high as 15.49 and as low as 9.10, with a median of 12.80.

Another valuation metric that we should highlight is URBN's P/B ratio of 2.48. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 6.49. URBN's P/B has been as high as 2.97 and as low as 1.40, with a median of 2.14, over the past year.

Finally, we should also recognize that URBN has a P/CF ratio of 10.93. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 15.64. Over the past year, URBN's P/CF has been as high as 12.80 and as low as 7.56, with a median of 10.42.

These are just a handful of the figures considered in Urban Outfitters's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that URBN is an impressive value stock right now.

The brands expand their partnership with a one-of-a-kind experience honoring a remarkable graduate and thousands of surprise deliveries for students nationwide

, /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Urban Outfitters and DoorDash celebrated the Class of 2030 by hosting The Ultimate Graduation Celebration, a personalized experience honoring graduating high school senior Priya Johnson in her hometown of Chicago. The event builds on the brand's recently launched partnership and is an extension of Special Delivery—Urban Outfitters' annual graduation initiative that surprises thousands of students who have sent organic graduation announcements and letters to the brand.

Congrats Priya!

Urban Outfitters and DoorDash celebrate the class of 2030 This year, Special Delivery continues to reach even more students and in new, exciting ways. In their shared goal to show up in the moments that matter most, UO and DoorDash reimagined the graduation initiative with a physical experience delivered to a deserving graduate. Priya Johnson, whose letter to UO shared her story of ambition, community, and style, was the guest of honor at the Chicago-based grad party on June 24.

"We're always looking for meaningful ways to celebrate our customers," said Shea Jensen, president of Urban Outfitters. "The stories they share each year in these letters reinforce why we stay in sync with how they live and shop. Our partnership with DoorDash helps us create new ways for them to discover, access, and experience Urban Outfitters."

The event brought together Priya's friends, family, and local members of Urban Outfitters' Me@UO community for an evening of music, self-expression, and celebration. Priya was also surprised with a personalized video message from one of her favorite musicians, Kali Uchis, as well as tickets and a meet-and-greet experience at an upcoming show.

For Priya, the celebration was an unexpected reminder of how meaningful this milestone moment can be. She shared, "I am so incredibly grateful for everything that Urban Outfitters and DoorDash planned for me! This all started with me sending out a graduation invite, and I never thought this would be the result! I am so thankful for everything!"

With nearly 2 in 5 Gen Z consumers ordering delivery weekly, according to YouGov data, the partnership is designed to help customers access the styles and essentials they want for everything from graduation celebrations to last-minute plans. Customers can shop Urban Outfitters on DoorDash by visiting Urban Outfitters' storefront in the DoorDash app.

About Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is a global lifestyle brand dedicated to fueling the next generation's individuality through a unique blend of product, creativity, music, and youth culture. Founded in 1970 in a small space across from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores across the United States, Canada, and Europe, alongside a dynamic digital presence. Empowering bold self-expression, Urban Outfitters leads with its distinctive designs and curated selection of women's, men's, accessories, and home products, and best-in-class brand partnerships. For more information, visit Urban Outfitters at www.urbanoutfitters.com.

About DoorDash
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is one of the world's leading local commerce platforms that helps businesses of all kinds grow and innovate, connects consumers to the best of their neighborhoods, and gives people fast, flexible ways to earn. Since its founding in 2013, DoorDash has expanded to more than 40 countries, using technology and logistics to shape the future of local commerce and broaden access to opportunity. With a growing international presence that now includes Deliveroo and Wolt, DoorDash combines global scale with local expertise to serve communities around the world.

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