Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday.

URBN has been the subject of several other research reports. Telsey Advisory Group upgraded Urban Outfitters from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $85.00 to $98.00 in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $89.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Guggenheim began coverage on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Urban Outfitters from $89.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Urban Outfitters from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $86.50.

Urban Outfitters Price Performance

URBN opened at $75.04 on Monday. Urban Outfitters has a 12-month low of $41.89 and a 12-month high of $83.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a PE ratio of 14.16, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.20. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $71.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $71.96.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, December 10th. The apparel retailer reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 8.15% and a return on equity of 18.33%. The company had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Urban Outfitters will post 3.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Richard A. Hayne sold 10,667 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.57, for a total value of $816,772.19. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 17,793,265 shares in the company, valued at $1,362,430,301.05. This represents a 0.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Margaret Hayne sold 9,333 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.57, for a total value of $714,627.81. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,234,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $171,113,199.53. This represents a 0.42% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 312,733 shares of company stock valued at $24,179,152. Company insiders own 31.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Urban Outfitters

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Urban Outfitters in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Hollencrest Capital Management bought a new stake in Urban Outfitters during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in Urban Outfitters by 158.4% in the third quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 460 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 282 shares during the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 180.2% in the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 468 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 301 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Urban Outfitters by 125.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 493 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 274 shares during the last quarter. 77.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Urban Outfitters News

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

• Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsement and investor attention from TV/commentary — Jim Cramer called Urban Outfitters (URBN) a “great operator,” which tends to boost retail interest and flows into names he highlights. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets — Multiple firms have raised targets recently (Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Telsey Advisory), supporting upside vs. current trading and underpinning the stock’s YTD rally. MarketBeat summarizes the new targets and coverage. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Value-style endorsement — Zacks highlights URBN as a strong value pick using its Style Scores, which can attract value-focused buyers given the stock’s P/E and recent momentum. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus and brokerage stance — The street consensus remains around a “Moderate Buy” with a consensus price target near ~$86.50, providing a baseline for expectations but reflecting mixed analyst views. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: SEC filings & routine disclosures — Recent filings show insider transactions and holdings; these are required disclosures that clarify ownership but are informational unless part of a larger trend. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Substantial insider selling — CEO Richard Hayne and director/insider Margaret Hayne sold multiple blocks in late Dec. (total proceeds in the low?millions across transactions). CEO sales, even when leaving large residual stakes, can create near?term negative headline risk and sap momentum. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Boutique analyst cut to “Hold” — Wall Street Zen trimmed URBN to a Hold, a move that can reduce conviction among followers of smaller research shops and partly offset the positive upgrades. Read More.

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.