Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) CEO Richard Hayne Sells 10,667 Shares of Stock

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) CEO Richard Hayne sold 10,667 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.35, for a total transaction of $793,091.45. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 17,686,595 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,314,998,338.25. This trade represents a 0.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Urban Outfitters Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of URBN opened at $73.16 on Wednesday. Urban Outfitters, Inc. has a 52-week low of $41.89 and a 52-week high of $84.35. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $73.47 and a 200-day simple moving average of $72.53. The company has a market capitalization of $6.56 billion, a PE ratio of 13.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.23.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 10th. The apparel retailer reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 8.15% and a return on equity of 18.33%. The company had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter. On average, research analysts anticipate that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will post 3.91 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on URBN shares. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Urban Outfitters from $85.00 to $91.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Urban Outfitters from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Urban Outfitters from $76.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $86.50.

More Urban Outfitters News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record holiday/early‑season sales with total net sales up ~9% for the two months ended Dec. 31 and +11% year‑to‑date; subscription (Nuuly) and wholesale grew sharply and the firm opened 58 new stores — evidence of operational momentum. URBN Reports Record Holiday Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an Outperform rating and a $98 price target, showing continued analyst upside expectations despite today’s weakness. Telsey Outperform / $98 PT
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a Buy rating and $93 target, citing holiday outperformance and Nuuly growth even with near‑term margin pressure. BofA Buy / $93
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi reiterated a Hold, noting balanced risk/reward as operational momentum is offset by margin headwinds — a reminder analysts are split on near‑term profitability. Citi Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data in listings was inconsistent/unclear (no meaningful published short ratio), so short squeezes/covering are not clearly driving today’s move.
• Negative Sentiment: Shares plunged because, despite record sales, results (and commentary) missed analysts’ forecasts and/or implied guidance pressure — the market treated the beat‑and‑miss as a negative signal for near‑term margins and EPS. URBN Down After Missing Forecasts (Yahoo)
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider stock sales were reported (CEO Richard Hayne and Co‑President Margaret Hayne sold shares in early January), which can increase investor caution even though insiders still hold large positions. SEC Insider Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Market writeups (Zacks/Investing.com/Fool) highlighted the share decline and suggested the company may have issued an earnings warning or weaker near‑term earnings outlook — increasing uncertainty around EPS trajectory. Zacks: URBN Stock Falls 12%

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Urban Outfitters

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Urban Outfitters by 4.6% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 37,728 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,977,000 after buying an additional 1,653 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in Urban Outfitters by 10.5% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 142,668 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $7,476,000 after acquiring an additional 13,554 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Urban Outfitters during the 1st quarter worth $461,000. Voya Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 33.9% during the first quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 60,216 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $3,155,000 after purchasing an additional 15,252 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Urban Outfitters during the second quarter worth $254,000. 77.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.