URBN Jumps 37% in 6 Months: Locks in Gains or Hold the Stock?

Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) have risen 37.2% in the past six months against the Retail-Apparel and Shoes industry’s decline of 19.7%. Thanks to the strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies, Urban Outfitters has also outpaced the broader Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500 index’s respective decline of 3.7% and 9.3% in the same period.URBN’s Past 6 Months’ Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research This growth is driven by the company’s strong Retail segment, improved mercha ...