Systematic Financial Management LP Cuts Stake in Urban Outfitters, Inc. $URBN

Systematic Financial Management LP reduced its position in Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) by 2.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 669,331 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 15,060 shares during the quarter. Urban Outfitters comprises approximately 1.2% of Systematic Financial Management LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Systematic Financial Management LP owned about 0.75% of Urban Outfitters worth $50,374,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Lisanti Capital Growth LLC purchased a new position in Urban Outfitters in the fourth quarter worth $1,923,000. Legato Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the fourth quarter valued at $1,059,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 452.2% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $191,000 after buying an additional 2,080 shares during the last quarter. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the fourth quarter valued at $378,000. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the fourth quarter valued at $152,000. 77.61% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Urban Outfitters Stock Performance

NASDAQ:URBN opened at $73.01 on Friday. Urban Outfitters, Inc. has a one year low of $59.53 and a one year high of $84.35. The firm has a market cap of $6.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.01, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.23. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $67.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $70.04.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The apparel retailer reported $1.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.18. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 7.48% and a return on equity of 18.92%. The company had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.46 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.16 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will post 5.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

URBN has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating and set a $72.00 price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Thursday. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $98.00 price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $102.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $94.00 to $97.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Urban Outfitters has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $87.18.

Urban Outfitters News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Urban Outfitters posted record first-quarter sales and earnings, driven by strong performance at Free People, Nuuly subscriber growth, and wholesale gains. Urban Outfitters Posts Record First-Quarter Sales and Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on Urban Outfitters to $97 and maintained an overweight rating after the upbeat quarter. Benzinga price target report
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America lifted its price target to $90 and reiterated a buy rating, citing strong brand momentum and margin expansion. Lorraine Hutchinson Raises Price Target to $90 and Reiterates Buy on Urban Outfitters
• Positive Sentiment: The company beat Q1 revenue and EPS estimates, with EPS of $1.30 versus expectations of $1.12, reinforcing confidence in the business outlook. Urban Outfitters Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage focused on the earnings call and first-quarter snapshot confirmed strong results, but also noted investors are watching tariff risks and whether growth can continue from here. Urban Outfitters Extends Record Streak Amid Tariff Risks

Urban Outfitters Company Profile

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.