Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) Rating Increased to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report published on Saturday.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on OXM. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Oxford Industries from $36.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Oxford Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Oxford Industries from $35.00 to $33.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of Oxford Industries from $38.00 to $32.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Oxford Industries presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $34.00.

Oxford Industries Price Performance

Oxford Industries stock opened at $34.58 on Friday. Oxford Industries has a 52 week low of $30.57 and a 52 week high of $61.99. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $37.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $38.15. The stock has a market cap of $514.51 million, a P/E ratio of -17.83 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) last released its earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The textile maker reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.05 by ($0.14). The business had revenue of $374.49 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $372.30 million. Oxford Industries had a negative net margin of 1.89% and a positive return on equity of 5.54%. The business’s revenue was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.37 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Oxford Industries will post 6.62 earnings per share for the current year.

Oxford Industries Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 17th will be given a dividend of $0.70 per share. This is an increase from Oxford Industries’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.69. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 17th. Oxford Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -144.33%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Oxford Industries

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Oxford Industries by 245.9% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 671 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 477 shares during the period. CWM LLC boosted its stake in Oxford Industries by 61.5% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 801 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 305 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Oxford Industries by 46.6% during the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 925 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Oxford Industries during the 3rd quarter valued at about $38,000. Finally, Signaturefd LLC increased its position in shares of Oxford Industries by 28.1% during the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,368 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. 91.16% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Oxford Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Oxford Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.70 (annualized yield ~8.8%), with an ex‑dividend date of April 17 — a cash return that likely attracted income investors. GlobeNewswire: Q4 Results & Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue topped estimates ($374.5M vs. ~372M consensus) and management issued FY2026 guidance calling for improved profitability (revenues $1.475B–$1.53B; adjusted EPS $2.10–$2.70), giving investors a clearer path to earnings recovery. GlobeNewswire: FY2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying was reported (CEO purchase noted in filings), a signal some investors view as management confidence in the turnaround. QuiverQuant: Insider Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentary are shifting focus to FY2026 execution — several notes and the earnings call highlight sourcing shifts and margin actions that could drive upside if realized; this is forward‑looking and depends on execution. Seeking Alpha: Focus on FY2026
• Negative Sentiment: The quarter included a surprising EPS miss (company reported a loss and missed consensus), with operating and net income pressured — a near‑term profitability concern that prompted some selling. MarketBeat: Q4 EPS Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts lowered forecasts and trimmed price targets after the print (examples: Truist cut its target to $32 and Telsey reduced its target), increasing near‑term downside risk from the sell‑side. Benzinga: Analysts Lower Forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying quarterly trends show revenue down year‑over‑year and margin pressure (higher cost of goods, operating loss and cash declines reported by some data aggregators), which could limit confidence until FY2026 progress is visible. QuiverQuant: Q4 Financial Detail

About Oxford Industries

Oxford Industries, Inc, incorporated in 1942 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of high-quality men’s and women’s lifestyle apparel and accessories. The company’s product portfolio features a mix of owned brands and licensed partnerships that span casual, resort and performance categories. Key owned brands include Tommy Bahama, renowned for its island-inspired menswear and women’s sportswear, and Southern Tide, which offers coastal-focused clothing and footwear.