The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how apparel and accessories stocks fared in Q3, starting with Movado (NYSE:MOV).
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Looking back on apparel and accessories stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX) and its peers.
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similar to the S&P 500.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Levi's (NYSE:LEVI) and its peers.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how apparel and accessories stocks fared in Q3, starting with Figs (NYSE:FIGS).
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While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the apparel and accessories stocks, including Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) and its peers.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the apparel and accessories industry, including PVH (NYSE:PVH) and its peers.
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Movado has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 25.3%. The stock now trades at $21.48, marking a 39.7% gain. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new economic data intensified market agitation ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.
Movado’s third quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, as investors responded to margin improvements and steady top-line growth. Management credited the quarter’s performance to innovation across brands, with CEO Efraim Grinberg pointing to new product launches and expanded digital marketing as key demand drivers. The company also highlighted a shift in consumer trends benefiting both women’s and men’s collections, as well as direct-to-consumer channels. Grinberg noted, “Innovation in new shapes, and sizes and growing interest from women and younger consumers” supported category momentum.
Luxury watch company Movado (NYSE:MOV) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $186.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 26.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Luxury watch company Movado (NYSE:MOV) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $186.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 26.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Movado Group's Q3 earnings beat estimates, but revenue fell short. The watchmaker showed improved profitability and a strong balance sheet, yet the stock dipped on the mixed results.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
