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Investing.com - Bernstein SocGen Group has reiterated its Market Perform rating and $4.50 price target on Stitch Fix , Inc. (NASDAQ:SFIX), currently trading at $4.29, following a fireside conversation with CEO Matt Baer at the firm’s Retail Forum in New York. The stock has shown significant momentum, gaining over 7.5% in the past week. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued based on its Fair Value estimates.
Stitch Fix is nearing completion of a multi-year transformation and returning to growth, according to Bernstein. After experiencing double-digit growth before COVID-19 followed by double-digit declines over the past two years, the company recently reported its first positive growth quarter. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 1.8, indicating sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
The initial phases of Stitch Fix’s transformation, including retail best practices implementation, cost-cutting measures, and product and customer experience improvements, have been completed. These changes have resulted in over a year of 30% plus contribution margin and a more resilient business model.
Stitch Fix management believes the company can continue gaining market share, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty and consumer trade-down. Unlike most retailers, the company reportedly doesn’t need to raise prices or absorb costs under current tariff rates, but can instead shift its mix across vendors and private label suppliers to offset impacts.
The company’s flexible consumption model allows customers to adjust price tolerance, delivery frequency, and keep rates, enabling them to customize their experience during financial pressure periods. Bernstein expects to see a return to customer growth this year and revenue growth approximately a year from now.
In other recent news, Stitch Fix reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, exceeding earnings expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.06, surpassing the forecasted -$0.11. The company’s revenue reached $325 million, slightly above the anticipated $315.13 million. This performance was supported by improvements in operational efficiency and product innovation. Additionally, Stitch Fix raised its guidance for fiscal year 2025, which led UBS to increase its sales forecast for fiscal year 2026 by 3%. Despite these positive developments, UBS maintained its neutral rating on the company’s stock, citing elevated tariff risks as a concern. Bernstein also maintained its Market Perform rating, noting the company’s return to slight top-line growth after years of revenue declines. Bernstein analysts expect steady improvement through fiscal year 2026, projecting a 1.6% year-over-year growth in revenue per active client. Stitch Fix continues to focus on expanding into new product categories, including athleisure and footwear, which contributed to its revenue growth.
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