Urban Outfitters (URBN) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Company Performance - Urban Outfitters reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share, and up from $0.69 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 43.21% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.33 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.37%, compared to $1.2 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Urban Outfitters has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance - Urban Outfitters shares have increased approximately 11.8% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1% [3] - The stock's immediate price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [3] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.38 on revenues of $1.44 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.59 on revenues of $5.92 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Urban Outfitters is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Urban Outfitters belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 47% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Urban Outfitters may also be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry [8]