Urban Outfitters, Inc. $URBN Shares Sold by Vanguard Group Inc.

Vanguard Group Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) by 9.9% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 6,895,816 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 758,997 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned approximately 0.08% of Urban Outfitters worth $492,568,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in URBN. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters in the second quarter worth about $55,429,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd boosted its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 59.1% in the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 1,287,096 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $93,366,000 after acquiring an additional 477,909 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in Urban Outfitters by 150.5% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 617,527 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $44,795,000 after acquiring an additional 371,058 shares in the last quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S acquired a new position in shares of Urban Outfitters during the second quarter worth $17,279,000. Finally, Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its stake in shares of Urban Outfitters by 1,248.3% in the second quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 242,656 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $18,767,000 after purchasing an additional 224,659 shares during the period. 77.61% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Urban Outfitters

In related news, insider Margaret Hayne sold 9,333 shares of Urban Outfitters stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.50, for a total value of $657,976.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 1,933,859 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $136,337,059.50. The trade was a 0.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Richard A. Hayne sold 10,667 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.50, for a total value of $752,023.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 17,449,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,230,181,642.50. The trade was a 0.06% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 602,850 shares of company stock valued at $45,557,264. 31.60% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on URBN. Guggenheim started coverage on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $93.00 target price on Urban Outfitters in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Citigroup increased their price target on Urban Outfitters from $76.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Urban Outfitters in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $83.00 target price on the stock. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $86.67.

Urban Outfitters News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both revenue and EPS; company reported record fourth-quarter revenue and operating profits, which investors interpreted as confirmation the recovery is broadening. Urban Outfitters Reports Q4 2026 Earnings: What You Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround at the Urban Outfitters namesake stores is now a growth driver after being a historical weakness — this store-level improvement is a clear fundamental positive for same-store sales and margins. Urban Outfitters’ once-struggling namesake stores are now driving its sales gains
• Positive Sentiment: Nuuly (the company’s rental/subscription business) exceeded its sales target and added meaningful subscribers, offering a higher-growth, recurring-revenue element to the business mix. This reduces reliance on traditional apparel cycles. Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Beats Its Sales Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Management provided the press release and slide deck; investors should review the deck for margin, inventory and guidance details to assess sustainability of the beat. Listen to Conference Call / View Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts entered the quarter with mixed expectations and focused on divergence across brands; the beat should prompt revisions but watch upcoming analyst notes for updated targets. Investors brace for Urban Outfitters earnings as brands diverge
• Negative Sentiment: Prior to the print, some analysts had trimmed forecasts and flagged the risk of a lower Q4; while the company beat, lingering analyst skepticism could cap upside until guidance or sustained trends are confirmed. Urban Outfitters Likely To Report Lower Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Urban Outfitters Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:URBN opened at $65.46 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $5.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.35, a PEG ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.24. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $72.88 and its 200 day moving average price is $71.59. Urban Outfitters, Inc. has a 12 month low of $41.89 and a 12 month high of $84.35.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel retailer reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.19. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 8.15% and a return on equity of 18.33%. The business had revenue of $1.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.79 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.04 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will post 3.91 EPS for the current year.

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.