Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFIX – Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the seven research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $3.62.
Several analysts recently weighed in on SFIX shares. UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of Stitch Fix from $4.00 to $3.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $4.00 target price on shares of Stitch Fix in a research report on Thursday. Northland Securities set a $4.00 target price on Stitch Fix in a report on Thursday. William Blair lowered Stitch Fix from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Stitch Fix from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th.
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Stitch Fix Price Performance
Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, September 23rd. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $324.42 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $325.50 million. Stitch Fix had a negative net margin of 1.43% and a negative return on equity of 9.35%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.07) EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Stitch Fix will post -0.04 EPS for the current year.
Key Headlines Impacting Stitch Fix
Here are the key news stories impacting Stitch Fix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Stitch Fix reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $0.02 per share, narrower than the $0.06 analyst consensus and improved from a $0.07 loss a year earlier. Revenue increased 4.2% year over year to $324.4 million, while revenue per active client reached a record level. Stitch Fix Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management said assortment expansion and AI-generated virtual try-ons are increasing shopper engagement and spending, offering potential support for the company’s turnaround strategy. Stitch Fix AI Try-Ons Drive Surge in Shopper Spend
- Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was zero shares as of September 24, implying a zero-day short-interest ratio. This suggests short selling is not a current explanation for the stock’s weakness, although the figure may reflect incomplete or unusual reporting data.
- Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion was below the roughly $1.4 billion consensus, while first-quarter guidance of $323 million to $328 million was well below the $355.5 million estimate. The outlook reflects softer consumer spending and raises concerns about future revenue declines and adjusted EBITDA margin compression. Why Stitch Fix Shares Are Trading Lower Today
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts responded cautiously: Telsey cut its price target from $5 to $3 with a “market perform” rating, while Bernstein lowered its target to $4. Another analyst downgraded SFIX to Sell, citing expected demand deterioration and a weakened recovery outlook. Stitch Fix Price Target Lowered
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Stitch Fix news, insider Anthony Bacos sold 70,011 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.42, for a total transaction of $309,448.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 1,051,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,649,813.48. This represents a 6.24% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO David Aufderhaar sold 67,960 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.79, for a total transaction of $257,568.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 1,102,369 shares in the company, valued at $4,177,978.51. This trade represents a 5.81% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 487,971 shares of company stock worth $1,900,517. 16.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stitch Fix
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp grew its holdings in Stitch Fix by 10.1% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,503,504 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,399,000 after acquiring an additional 322,030 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Stitch Fix in the 2nd quarter valued at about $263,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its stake in shares of Stitch Fix by 44.4% in the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 12,793 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after purchasing an additional 3,932 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LP bought a new stake in shares of Stitch Fix during the 2nd quarter valued at about $154,000. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stitch Fix during the 2nd quarter valued at about $45,000. 71.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Stitch Fix Company Profile
Stitch Fix, Inc is an online personal styling company that uses data science, personalization technology and human stylists to recommend apparel and accessories to customers. Its offerings include clothing, shoes and accessories across categories such as women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, with selections tailored to individual preferences, sizes, budgets and lifestyles.
The company’s primary service, traditionally known as a “Fix,” delivers a curated selection of items for customers to try at home, after which they can purchase the items they want and return the rest.
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