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Urban Outfitters (URBN)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $79.0 | Market Cap: $7.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Apparel Retail

Urban Outfitters (URBN)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $79.0
Market Cap: $7.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Apparel Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, FCF Yield is 5.7%
Key risks
URBN key risks include [1] declining comparable sales at its core brand, Show more.
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
 
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
 
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.0%, FCF Yield is 5.7%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
4 Key risks
URBN key risks include [1] declining comparable sales at its core brand, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

URBN Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Urban Outfitters (URBN) stock experienced significant upward movement, including rallies of over 15% and 14.8%, in late November 2025, driven by strong financial performance in its third fiscal quarter of 2025. These movements are key to understanding why the stock moved by 16.6% during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 26, 2025.

1. Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results: Urban Outfitters reported robust financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue.

2. Exceeding EPS and Revenue Forecasts: The company achieved an EPS of $1.28, exceeding the forecasted $1.19, and revenue reached $1.53 billion, outperforming the anticipated $1.48 billion.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.7% change in URBN stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 6.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)71.2678.199.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5832.235999.732.87%
Net Income Margin (%)8.15%8.15%-0.03%
P/E Multiple13.4414.356.74%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)89.6789.71-0.04%
Cumulative Contribution9.72%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
URBN9.7% 
Market (SPY)4.9%14.4%
Sector (XLY)3.8%28.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.7% change in URBN stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 5.6% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)70.6678.1910.66%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5679.445999.735.64%
Net Income Margin (%)7.91%8.15%3.07%
P/E Multiple14.4414.35-0.64%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)91.7589.712.23%
Cumulative Contribution10.60%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
URBN10.7% 
Market (SPY)13.1%23.9%
Sector (XLY)14.2%34.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 43.3% change in URBN stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 33.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)54.5578.1943.34%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5400.745999.7311.09%
Net Income Margin (%)6.11%8.15%33.41%
P/E Multiple15.2614.35-5.97%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)92.2789.712.78%
Cumulative Contribution43.23%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
URBN43.3% 
Market (SPY)15.8%45.5%
Sector (XLY)5.3%50.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 224.2% change in URBN stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 128.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)24.1278.19224.17%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4742.875999.7326.50%
Net Income Margin (%)3.57%8.15%128.46%
P/E Multiple13.1414.359.17%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)92.1789.712.68%
Cumulative Contribution223.94%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
URBN116.4% 
Market (SPY)48.3%41.8%
Sector (XLY)38.1%45.2%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
URBN Return-8%15%-19%50%54%42%182%
Peers Return18%42%-26%73%6%28%193%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
URBN Win Rate42%50%25%58%67%75% 
Peers Win Rate60%65%38%62%42%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
URBN Max Drawdown-54%-4%-39%0%-4%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-60%-3%-50%-22%-21%-41% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ANF, AEO, GES, BKE, ZUMZ. See URBN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventURBNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-56.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven130.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven625 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-56.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven127.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven231 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-59.3%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven145.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,936 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-65.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven190.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven491 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Urban Outfitters's stock fell -56.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/17/2021. A -56.7% loss requires a 130.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Urban Outfitters (URBN)

Urban Outfitters, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Nully. It operates Urban Outfitters stores, which offer women's and men's fashion apparel, activewear, intimates, footwear, accessories, home goods, electronics, and beauty products for young adults aged 18 to 28; and Anthropologie stores that provide women's casual apparel, accessories, intimates, shoes, and home furnishings, as well as gifts, decorative items, and beauty and wellness products for women aged 28 to 45. The company also operates Bhldn stores, which offer heirloom quality wedding gowns, bridesmaid frocks, party dresses, assorted jewelry, headpieces, footwear, lingerie, and decorations; and Terrain stores that provide lifestyle home products, garden and outdoor living products, antiques, live plants, flowers, wellness products, and accessories. In addition, it operates Free People retail stores, which offer casual women's apparel, intimates, activewear, shoes, accessories, home products, gifts, and beauty and wellness products for young women aged 25 to 30; restaurants; and women's apparel subscription rental service under the Nuuly brand name. The company serves its customers directly through retail stores, Websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers, franchised or third-party operated stores, and digital businesses. As of January 31, 2022, it operated 261 Urban Outfitters, 238 Anthropologie Group, and 173 Free People stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe; and 10 restaurants, as well as two Urban Outfitters and one Anthropologie franchisee-owned stores. The company is also involved in the wholesale of young women's contemporary casual apparel, intimates, activewear, and shoes under the Free People brand; and home goods through department and specialty stores worldwide. The company was founded in 1970 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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1. A multi-brand fashion and lifestyle group, similar to a more bohemian and curated Gap Inc.

2. A lifestyle retailer blending fashion and unique home goods, like a more trend-driven J.Crew meets Pottery Barn.

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  • Apparel: Fashion clothing for women and men, including dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and activewear across its brands.
  • Accessories: A diverse range of items such as jewelry, handbags, footwear, hats, and other personal adornments.
  • Home Goods & Furnishings: Products for home decor, furniture, lighting, kitchenware, bath, bedding, and outdoor living and garden items.
  • Beauty & Wellness Products: Cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, haircare, and various other personal care and well-being items.
  • Clothing Rental Services: A subscription-based service (Nuuly) enabling customers to rent a rotating selection of apparel for a monthly fee.
  • Bridal & Wedding-related Products: Special occasion apparel and accessories for brides and bridesmaids, primarily through the BHLDN brand.

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Urban Outfitters (symbol: URBN) primarily sells directly to **individual consumers** through its various retail brands and services. It is a business-to-consumer (B2C) company, operating both brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms.

The company serves the following categories of individual customers:

  1. Young, Trendy, and Culturally Engaged Adults: This demographic, primarily targeted by the Urban Outfitters brand, typically ranges from 18 to 28 years old. They are interested in current fashion trends, unique and expressive styles, music, art, and apartment decor. They seek an authentic and curated lifestyle expression.
  2. Sophisticated, Creative, and Affluent Women: This category is served primarily by the Anthropologie brand, targeting women generally aged 30 to 50+. They appreciate unique, artisanal, and high-quality apparel, accessories, home decor, and beauty products. They value craftsmanship, curated aesthetics, and a blend of bohemian-chic with refined elegance.
  3. Bohemian, Free-Spirited, and Active Young Women: The Free People and FP Movement brands cater to this group, typically young women aged 20 to 35. They gravitate towards comfortable, vintage-inspired, and flowy fashion, often with an emphasis on wellness, an active lifestyle, and a free-spirited, adventurous aesthetic.

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Richard A. Hayne, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Richard A. Hayne co-founded Urban Outfitters in 1970 with Judy Wicks. He has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since the firm's incorporation in 1976. Under his leadership, URBN has grown into a portfolio of consumer brands, operating over 700 stores and restaurants. Mr. Hayne took Urban Outfitters public in 1993. He also serves on the boards of Drexel University, Independence Seaport Museum, the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, and Stroud Water Research Center. Richard and his wife, Margaret Hayne, operate the Doe Run Dairy farm in Pennsylvania.

Melanie Marein-Efron, Chief Financial Officer

Melanie Marein-Efron was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Urban Outfitters in 2020. She joined URBN in January 2013 as Director of Financial, Planning & Analysis, and was later promoted to Executive Director Finance & Corporate Development. Before her tenure at Urban Outfitters, Ms. Marein-Efron held various senior finance roles at notable companies including Campbell Soup Company, Godiva Chocolate, and General Motors. She began her career at Arthur Andersen in 1991.

Frank Conforti, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer

Frank Conforti joined Urban Outfitters in March 2007 as Director of Finance and SEC Reporting. He progressively moved up, serving as Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and then to his current role as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Conforti is responsible for overseeing Logistics, Development, Real Estate, Call Center, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Development, and Legal. Prior to joining URBN, he worked for AlliedBarton Security Services, LLC for five years, serving as Controller. He started his career at KPMG in 1998, where he held various audit roles. Mr. Conforti is a Certified Public Accountant.

Margaret A. Hayne, Co-President and Chief Creative Officer

Margaret A. Hayne is a veteran of the retail and wholesale industry with over 40 years of experience. She currently serves as Co-President and Chief Creative Officer at URBN, where she is known for her visual leadership and work with creative teams across product, environment, experience, and branding. Ms. Hayne previously held the position of CEO of Free People from 2015 to 2020 and President from 2007 to 2016. She joined Urban Outfitters in August 1982. Margaret Hayne is married to the company's CEO, Richard Hayne.

Sheila Harrington, Global Chief Executive Officer, Urban Outfitters Group and Free People Group

Sheila Harrington became the Global CEO for both the Urban Outfitters Group and Free People Group. She initially joined the Free People brand in 2002 to assist in launching its first store. At Free People, she was responsible for merchant product development across all channels, including stores, digital, and wholesale. Ms. Harrington played a key role in the launch and development of new Free People businesses such as Intimates, Shoes, Movement, Endless Summer, and We the Free. Before joining Free People, her experience included working within the merchant organizations of Bloomingdale's and The Gap.

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Here are the key risks to Urban Outfitters' business:
  1. Competitive Retail Landscape and Shifting Consumer Trends: Urban Outfitters operates in a highly competitive and dynamic retail environment, constantly challenged by fast fashion trends and evolving consumer preferences. The company's success relies on its ability to accurately predict and rapidly respond to these changes through continuous innovation in its product offerings. The core Urban Outfitters brand, which targets a younger demographic, has particularly struggled with declining comparable sales, especially in North America, as these customers are more sensitive to inflationary pressures and seek value. Failure to adapt could lead to unsold inventory, increased markdowns, and reduced profitability.
  2. Economic Volatility, Inflation, and Trade Policy/Tariff Impacts: Macroeconomic factors, including inflation, fluctuating consumer spending patterns, and global trade policies (such as tariffs), pose significant threats to Urban Outfitters. Increased tariffs, particularly from major sourcing regions like India, can directly impact the company's cost structure and supply chain, potentially eroding gross margins. Inflationary costs may necessitate price increases, which could negatively affect sales and operating income if customers react unfavorably, especially given the price sensitivity of the Urban Outfitters brand's younger customer base.
  3. Supply Chain Risks, notably Ethical Sourcing and Forced Labor Concerns: Urban Outfitters faces risks related to the complexity of its global supply chain, including potential disruptions, increased operational costs, and the critical need for effective inventory management. A prominent and severe risk is the potential link to forced labor in its supply chain, particularly concerning cotton sourced from the Uyghur Region. Despite stating a zero-tolerance policy for forced labor, reports indicate that Urban Outfitters has not provided sufficient evidence of its measures to prevent such practices, which carries significant reputational, ethical, and regulatory risks, especially with the U.S. ban on Uyghur cotton. The company's lack of transparency regarding labor practices and supply chain traceability further exacerbates this risk.

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The rapid expansion and market dominance of ultra-fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu. These platforms offer significantly lower price points, extremely rapid trend adoption, and direct-to-consumer models that directly compete with Urban Outfitters' various brands, particularly targeting younger, trend-conscious consumers who might otherwise shop at Urban Outfitters or Free People. This business model fundamentally disrupts traditional retail by offering comparable styles at a fraction of the cost and with unprecedented speed-to-market, pressuring sales and margins across the industry.

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Urban Outfitters (URBN) operates in several lifestyle product categories, including fashion apparel, accessories, home goods, beauty and wellness products, and activewear. The addressable markets for these main products, primarily in North America, are substantial.

  • Fashion Apparel: The North American apparel retail industry had total revenues of approximately $460.4 billion in 2022. Looking ahead, the North America apparel market is anticipated to reach USD 466.78 billion in 2025.
  • Activewear: The North America activewear market was valued at USD 127.99 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 267.68 billion by 2033. Specifically, the U.S. activewear market was valued at around USD 135.1 billion in 2024. The broader North America athleisure market, which blends athletic and casual wear, was valued at USD 124.58 billion in 2024 and is predicted to be worth USD 263.11 billion by 2033.
  • Home Goods/Home Decor: The homeware market in North America accounted for over 40% of the worldwide revenue, with a market size of USD 566.1 billion in 2024. The U.S. home decor market alone generated revenues of USD 237.87 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 392.55 billion by 2030. The North America Home Improvement Market, which includes household goods, furniture, and decor, stood at USD 348.96 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 521.59 billion by 2033.
  • Beauty and Wellness Products: The North America Beauty and Personal Care Products Market is estimated at USD 129.45 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 157.12 billion by 2030. Another assessment puts the North America Beauty and Personal Care market size at USD 151.32 billion in 2025. The North America skincare market size is projected to grow from USD 115.65 billion in 2024 to USD 194.05 billion by 2032.

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Urban Outfitters (URBN) is strategically positioning itself for future revenue growth over the next two to three years by focusing on several key drivers across its brand portfolio.

  1. Continued Subscriber and Revenue Growth of Nuuly: Urban Outfitters' apparel rental and resale service, Nuuly, is a significant growth engine for the company. Nuuly has consistently demonstrated robust increases in active subscribers and revenue, with the brand reporting a 48% increase in third-quarter revenue in fiscal 2025. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Nuuly added over 50,000 new subscribers, contributing to a 51.4% increase in sales. The company is also investing in infrastructure, including a new fulfillment center, to triple Nuuly's operational capacity and accommodate future growth.
  2. Accelerated Expansion and Performance of the FP Movement Brand: The activewear sub-brand, FP Movement, continues to be a strong performer for URBN. The brand saw its total revenues grow by 55% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, with ambitious goals to reach $1 billion in annual revenue. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, FP Movement delivered robust total growth of 30%, driven by a 14% retail segment comparable sales increase and 52% wholesale segment sales growth. Urban Outfitters plans to amplify this success through strategic store expansions, optimized store sizes, and expanded wholesale partnerships, with at least 25 new FP Movement stores planned for fiscal 2025.
  3. Sustained Comparable Sales Growth and Strategic Retail Expansion in Anthropologie and Free People: The Anthropologie and Free People brands consistently deliver positive comparable retail segment sales. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, both Anthropologie and Free People produced mid-single-digit positive retail segment comparable sales. Anthropologie achieved an excellent 6% retail segment comparable sales increase in Q3 fiscal 2025, marking its eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit operating income growth. Free People also delivered an outstanding quarter with global group sales increasing by 10%, driven by a 7% retail segment comparable sales increase and an 18% increase in wholesale segment revenues in Q2 fiscal 2025. The company's overall strategy includes opening 58 new stores and closing 21 in fiscal 2025, with a focus on strategic locations for brands like Free People, FP Movement, and Anthropologie.
  4. Enhancement of Digital Channels and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Engagement: Digital sales remain a crucial component of URBN's growth strategy. The company has consistently reported high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales across its retail segment. Investments in digital platforms, marketing, and customer engagement are driving this growth, contributing to overall comparable retail segment sales increases.

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Share Repurchases

  • Urban Outfitters' Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 20 million common shares on June 4, 2019.
  • In fiscal year 2025 (ended January 31, 2025), the company repurchased and retired approximately 1.2 million shares for $52 million.
  • During the six months ended July 31, 2025, an additional 3.3 million shares were repurchased and retired for approximately $152 million, leaving 14.7 million common shares authorized for repurchase as of July 31, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The number of common shares outstanding decreased from 97.7 million on June 24, 2020, to 89.7 million on September 3, 2025, indicating a net reduction primarily due to share repurchases rather than significant new share issuances.

Outbound Investments

  • Urban Outfitters has acquired two companies, including Terrain. Terrain was already part of the Anthropologie Group as of fiscal year 2021.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures have varied over the last few years, ranging from $159.2 million in fiscal year 2021 to a peak of $262.4 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • Planned capital expenditures were approximately $210 million for fiscal year 2025 and are anticipated to be around $240 million for fiscal year 2026.
  • The primary focus of these expenditures includes retail store expansion and support (especially for Free People, FP Movement, and Anthropologie brands), investments in logistics capacity (such as the Nuuly rental fulfillment center), and enhancements in IT and home office operations.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
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Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.3%5.3%-0.1%
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Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
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Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
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1.8%1.8%-1.6%
URBN_5312019_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG05312019URBNUrban OutfittersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
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Peer Comparisons for Urban Outfitters

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Financials

URBNANFAEOGESBKEZUMZMedian
NameUrban Ou.Abercrom.American.Guess Buckle Zumiez  
Mkt Price78.19126.7426.6516.7754.5927.6541.12
Mkt Cap7.05.94.50.92.70.43.6
Rev LTM6,0005,1815,3413,1441,2789174,163
Op Inc LTM57271929012525712273
FCF LTM4033851576221538186
FCF 3Y Avg2814683101222075244
CFO LTM63362142414526050342
CFO 3Y Avg49165953020224822369

Growth & Margins

URBNANFAEOGESBKEZUMZMedian
NameUrban Ou.Abercrom.American.Guess Buckle Zumiez  
Rev Chg LTM11.1%7.6%-1.2%6.4%4.7%2.8%5.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.2%12.4%2.3%5.7%-1.1%-3.3%4.0%
Rev Chg Q12.3%6.8%5.7%7.2%9.3%7.5%7.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.9%1.6%1.4%1.7%2.2%1.9%1.8%
Op Mgn LTM9.5%13.9%5.4%4.0%20.1%1.3%7.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.0%12.3%6.6%6.5%20.7%-2.1%7.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%-0.7%-0.3%-0.6%0.1%1.0%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM10.5%12.0%7.9%4.6%20.3%5.5%9.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.9%14.2%10.2%7.0%19.6%2.5%9.5%
FCF/Rev LTM6.7%7.4%2.9%2.0%16.8%4.1%5.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.1%10.2%6.0%4.3%16.4%0.6%5.5%

Valuation

URBNANFAEOGESBKEZUMZMedian
NameUrban Ou.Abercrom.American.Guess Buckle Zumiez  
Mkt Cap7.05.94.50.92.70.43.6
P/S1.21.10.80.32.10.51.0
P/EBIT11.68.015.57.110.736.911.1
P/E14.311.421.610.813.352.213.8
P/CFO11.19.610.66.010.68.910.1
Total Yield7.0%8.8%5.6%16.3%14.8%1.9%7.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%1.0%7.0%7.2%0.0%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.6%11.3%9.3%11.7%9.7%2.0%9.5%
D/E0.20.20.41.90.10.50.3
Net D/E0.10.10.41.70.00.20.2

Returns

URBNANFAEOGESBKEZUMZMedian
NameUrban Ou.Abercrom.American.Guess Buckle Zumiez  
1M Rtn14.5%40.4%35.6%-0.3%-3.2%10.2%12.3%
3M Rtn9.7%44.3%51.0%1.7%-6.5%40.8%25.3%
6M Rtn10.7%58.7%182.8%44.3%22.8%115.5%51.5%
12M Rtn43.3%-16.7%68.0%27.1%15.4%47.7%35.2%
3Y Rtn224.2%469.4%98.9%8.9%57.6%31.6%78.2%
1M Excs Rtn22.3%89.8%36.1%-2.9%-1.9%11.5%16.9%
3M Excs Rtn4.8%39.3%46.0%-3.3%-11.5%35.8%20.3%
6M Excs Rtn-2.2%45.8%169.9%31.4%9.9%102.6%38.6%
12M Excs Rtn25.1%-34.9%49.3%9.8%-0.6%28.7%17.4%
3Y Excs Rtn117.2%402.2%18.4%-69.3%-21.2%-37.8%-1.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Retail operations4,6794,4154,2493,2283,649
Wholesale operations239269268217341
Subscription operations236   8
Intersegment elimination -18-15-20-14
Nuuly operations 1304824 
Total5,1534,7954,5493,4503,984


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Retail operations42227544968257
Wholesale operations312633-1042
Subscription operations-17   -20
Intersegment elimination-6712-00
General corporate expenses -62-55-35-48
Nuuly operations -14-20-18 
Total3702274094232


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$78.19 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.0 
First Trading Date11/09/1993 
Distance from 52W High-5.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$70.29$66.73
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA11.2%17.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility48.1%57.1%
Downside Capture44.71138.46
Upside Capture77.99154.55
Correlation (SPY)14.4%45.3%
URBN Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.390.660.901.231.351.22
Up Beta0.470.461.001.911.471.28
Down Beta-2.58-0.30-0.60-0.170.790.99
Up Capture171%111%163%140%266%273%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days10182755119378
Down Capture17%104%142%166%125%105%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10243669128370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of URBN With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 URBNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return45.5%8.3%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility56.7%24.3%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.860.270.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 50.1%45.4%-5.2%14.3%36.3%18.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of URBN With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 URBNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return24.0%9.8%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility48.5%23.8%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.610.370.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 46.3%42.3%0.5%11.9%31.8%15.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of URBN With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 URBNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return12.7%13.1%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility48.9%22.0%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.430.550.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 47.6%43.8%-2.7%16.7%35.3%11.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7,706,072
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-9.2%
Average Daily Volume2,197,742
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.51
Basic Shares Quantity89,706,922
Short % of Basic Shares8.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/23/2016-12.0%-19.0%-26.7%
8/17/201615.4%17.9%16.4%
5/20/20161.7%2.2%-6.6%
2/10/20163.2%13.1%38.4%
11/17/2015-3.8%2.6%4.8%
8/18/2015-2.1%-11.4%-6.0%
5/19/2015-15.0%-14.1%-14.0%
2/10/20152.0%4.8%21.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11149
# Negative12914
Median Positive1.7%3.2%8.1%
Median Negative-2.9%-7.6%-6.1%
Max Positive15.4%17.9%38.4%
Max Negative-15.0%-19.0%-26.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251210202510-Q 10/31/2025
7312025909202510-Q 7/31/2025
4302025609202510-Q 4/30/2025
1312025401202510-K 1/31/2025
103120241210202410-Q 10/31/2024
7312024909202410-Q 7/31/2024
4302024610202410-Q 4/30/2024
1312024401202410-K 1/31/2024
103120231211202310-Q 10/31/2023
7312023911202310-Q 7/31/2023
4302023609202310-Q 4/30/2023
1312023403202310-K 1/31/2023
103120221212202210-Q 10/31/2022
7312022909202210-Q 7/31/2022
4302022609202210-Q 4/30/2022
1312022401202210-K 1/31/2022

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0HAYNE RICHARD ACEO & Chairman of the Board10142025Sell70.4610,667751,5971,270,248,582Form
1Hayne MargaretCo-President & CCO10142025Sell70.469,333657,603171,926,275Form