URBN Reports Record FY26 Q4 Sales and Operating Results
Financial News February 26, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands including the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly brands, today announced net income of $96.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.05 for the three months ended January 31, 2026. For the three months ended January 31, 2026 and 2025, adjusted net income was $130.5 million and $98.1 million, respectively, and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.43 and $1.04, respectively. For the year ended January 31, 2026, net income was $464.9 million and earnings per diluted share were $5.06. For the years ended January 31, 2026 and 2025, adjusted net income was $499.2 million and $380.3 million, respectively, and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $5.44 and $4.03, respectively.
Adjusted net income and earnings per diluted share for the three months and year ended January 31, 2026, excludes a charitable contribution to a donor-advised fund. Adjusted net income and earnings per diluted share for the three months and year ended January 31, 2025, excludes a release of income tax reserves. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included at the end of this release.
Total Company net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2026, increased 10.1% to a record $1.80 billion. Total Retail segment net sales increased 7.7%, with comparable Retail segment net sales increasing 5.5%. The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by mid single-digit positive growth in both digital channel sales and retail store sales. Comparable Retail segment net sales increased 9.6% at Urban Outfitters, 5.2% at Free People and 3.7% at Anthropologie. Subscription segment net sales increased 42.6% primarily driven by a 40.3% increase in average active subscribers in the current quarter versus the prior year quarter. Wholesale segment net sales increased 9.1% driven by a 10.2% increase in Free People wholesale sales due to an increase in sales to specialty customers.
For the year ended January 31, 2026, total Company net sales increased 11.1% to a record $6.17 billion. Total Retail segment net sales increased 7.9%, with comparable Retail segment net sales increasing 6.0%. The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by mid single-digit positive growth in both digital channel sales and retail store sales. Comparable Retail segment net sales increased 7.3% at Urban Outfitters, 5.9% at Anthropologie and 4.8% at Free People. Subscription segment net sales increased 50.2% primarily driven by a 45.3% increase in average active subscribers in the current year versus the prior year period. Wholesale segment net sales increased 14.0% driven by a 15.2% increase in Free People wholesale sales due to an increase in sales to specialty customers.
“We are pleased to report record sales and operating profits for the quarter, driven by strong results across all three segments — Retail, Subscription, and Wholesale,” said Richard A. Hayne, Chief Executive Officer. “Our Nuuly apparel rental business continues to enjoy exceptional momentum with double-digit subscriber and revenue growth,” finished Mr. Hayne.