Research Analysts Offer Predictions for URBN Q3 Earnings

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report issued on Wednesday, September 16th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the apparel retailer will earn $1.53 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.46. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Urban Outfitters’ current full-year earnings is $6.16 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Urban Outfitters’ Q4 2027 earnings at $1.59 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.14 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.49 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.94 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.63 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $1.59 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $6.65 EPS, Q1 2029 earnings at $1.41 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $7.17 EPS.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The apparel retailer reported $1.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72. The business had revenue of $1.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 8.79% and a return on equity of 18.64%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.58 earnings per share.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research note on Friday, August 28th. Bank of America upped their price objective on Urban Outfitters from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Urban Outfitters from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $76.00 to $93.00 in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Barclays lifted their target price on Urban Outfitters from $100.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Urban Outfitters in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $80.00 target price for the company. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.75.

Urban Outfitters Price Performance

Shares of URBN opened at $77.08 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $76.07 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $71.75. Urban Outfitters has a one year low of $59.53 and a one year high of $85.43. The company has a market cap of $6.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.26.

Insider Buying and Selling at Urban Outfitters

In other Urban Outfitters news, CFO Melanie Marein-Efron sold 5,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.75, for a total transaction of $460,275.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 11,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $914,332.25. The trade was a 33.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 32.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Urban Outfitters

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Engineers Gate Manager LP raised its position in Urban Outfitters by 211.4% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 428,227 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $30,344,000 after purchasing an additional 290,698 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 87.0% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 531 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 247 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 186.9% during the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 439 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 286 shares during the last quarter. Nykredit A S bought a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the second quarter worth about $118,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Urban Outfitters by 7.0% in the second quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 43,562 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $3,087,000 after buying an additional 2,857 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.61% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Urban Outfitters

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its EPS forecasts for FY2027 to $6.14 from $5.97, FY2028 to $6.65 from $6.56, and FY2029 to $7.17 from $6.73. Estimates were also increased for Q3 2027, Q4 2027, Q3 2028 and Q4 2028, indicating stronger expected profitability over the longer term.
• Positive Sentiment: The current-year consensus EPS estimate remains $6.16, and URBN’s recent results showed 10.4% year-over-year revenue growth, suggesting the retailer continues to benefit from sales momentum. Urban Outfitters and sector performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the higher long-term forecasts, Zacks Research maintained a Hold rating on Urban Outfitters. This suggests analysts see a balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear catalyst for a stronger rerating.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered its EPS forecasts for Q1 2028 to $1.49 from $1.59, Q2 2028 to $1.94 from $1.98, and Q1 2029 to $1.41 from $1.56. These reductions could weigh on sentiment by raising concerns about near-term seasonal demand, margins or operating costs.

About Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters, Inc is a lifestyle retail company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands serving younger and fashion-conscious customers. Its primary brands include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement and Terrain, each offering a distinct combination of apparel, accessories, beauty products, home furnishings and related lifestyle merchandise.

The company also operates Nuuly, a clothing rental and subscription service, as well as food and beverage and hospitality concepts connected with select retail locations.