Zacks Research Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for URBN

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Urban Outfitters in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, June 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the apparel retailer will post earnings of $1.69 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.63. The consensus estimate for Urban Outfitters’ current full-year earnings is $5.97 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Urban Outfitters’ Q4 2027 earnings at $1.52 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.97 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.98 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.48 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $1.51 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $6.56 EPS, Q1 2029 earnings at $1.56 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $6.73 EPS.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The apparel retailer reported $1.30 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.16 EPS. Urban Outfitters’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on URBN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Urban Outfitters from $94.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $72.00 price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Wall Street Zen raised Urban Outfitters from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Barclays lowered their price objective on Urban Outfitters from $102.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $98.00 price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $87.18.

Urban Outfitters Price Performance

URBN opened at $73.78 on Wednesday. Urban Outfitters has a 12 month low of $59.53 and a 12 month high of $84.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.16, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 1.22. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $70.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $71.01.

Institutional Trading of Urban Outfitters

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new stake in Urban Outfitters during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its stake in Urban Outfitters by 815.0% during the 4th quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 366 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in Urban Outfitters by 58.4% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 404 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 149 shares during the last quarter. Spire Wealth Management raised its stake in Urban Outfitters by 83.3% during the 4th quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 440 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Richardson Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in Urban Outfitters by 90.3% during 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 last quarter. 77.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Urban Outfitters

In related news, insider Azeez Hayne sold 8,733 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.18, for a total value of $639,080.94. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Melanie Marein-Efron sold 5,036 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 17,023 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,249,828.66. This trade represents a 22.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 32.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Urban Outfitters

Here are the key news stories impacting Urban Outfitters this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised earnings forecasts across several future periods, including FY2027, FY2028, FY2029, Q1 2028, Q2 2028, and Q1 2029, signaling stronger expected profitability for Urban Outfitters. URBN estimates raised
• Positive Sentiment: The biggest near-term boost came from higher Q1 2028 EPS estimates, along with an increase in FY2028 and FY2029 expectations, which may support the stock’s valuation if the company continues to execute. URBN long-term earnings outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recent news about a $150 million Pennsylvania expansion and plans to add about 1,050 jobs suggests continued investment in operations and growth, which can be viewed favorably by investors. URBN expansion news
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary from Zacks noted a “golden cross” and a move above the 20-day moving average, which points to improving price momentum but does not change the company’s fundamentals. URBN technical signal
• Neutral Sentiment: One Zacks update trimmed Q4 2028 and Q3 2028 EPS estimates slightly, but the changes were modest and were outweighed by broader upward revisions. URBN mixed estimate revisions

About Urban Outfitters

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.