Urban Outfitters (URBN, $26.39) reports lower-than-expected holiday sales
Urban Outfitters’ holiday sales came in below analysts' expectations.
The lifestyle retail company’s same-store sales at its Free People and Anthropologie outlets increased +8% and +5% respectively during the 2019 holiday season. However, comparable-store sales at the company’s eponymous stores declined -1%.
The retailer's overall sales climbed just under +3% during the holiday season, lagging analysts' expectations.
On Thursday, the company also reported lower-than-expected sales.
Urban Outfitters’ also warned of a possible thinner-than-expected profit margins for the fourth quarter.
URBN in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on July 15, 2026
URBN moved above its 50-day moving average on July 15, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 44 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 15, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on URBN as a result. In of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for URBN just turned positive on July 15, 2026. Looking at past instances where URBN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 58 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for URBN moved above the 200-day moving average on June 09, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where URBN advanced for three days, in of 308 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The 10-day moving average for URBN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 06, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where URBN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
URBN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 16, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for URBN entered a downward trend on July 16, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 88, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. URBN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.474) is normal, around the industry mean (3.539). P/E Ratio (14.504) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.102). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.398) is also within normal values, averaging (1.894). URBN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.033). P/S Ratio (1.082) is also within normal values, averaging (0.747).
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a retail clothing store
Industry ApparelFootwearRetail
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