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U.S. Apparel Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies41
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M7.9%
  • 1Y15.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Apparel Retail industry has been flat over the last week, but Boot Barn Holdings has lost 7.3%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 15% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 7.7% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Apparel Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$276.3bUS$155.2bUS$10.8b15.1x25.5x1.8x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$263.7bUS$155.1bUS$10.8b13.6x24.5x1.7x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$265.0bUS$154.7bUS$10.1b16.1x26.3x1.7x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$252.1bUS$160.9bUS$9.5b14.4x26.5x1.6x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$239.3bUS$160.8bUS$9.5b13.1x25.2x1.5x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$244.1bUS$160.9bUS$9.6b9.7x25.5x1.5x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$235.0bUS$159.7bUS$10.1b11.4x23.4x1.5x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$222.0bUS$159.6bUS$10.1b10.7x22x1.4x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$235.9bUS$160.3bUS$9.4b11.4x25.2x1.5x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$251.2bUS$159.8bUS$9.3b14.9x26.9x1.6x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$251.2bUS$164.0bUS$8.6b13.9x29.1x1.5x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$242.4bUS$162.5bUS$8.4b12.2x28.7x1.5x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$243.4bUS$162.5bUS$8.4b11.2x29.1x1.5x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$243.2bUS$162.6bUS$8.4b10.7x29.1x1.5x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$231.2bUS$160.6bUS$8.0b13.6x29x1.4x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$234.6bUS$160.5bUS$8.0b13.4x29.5x1.5x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$231.2bUS$160.6bUS$8.0b13.8x29x1.4x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$204.3bUS$160.7bUS$7.2b12.9x28.2x1.3x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$224.3bUS$160.7bUS$7.3b14.1x30.9x1.4x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$220.6bUS$157.0bUS$6.5b16.6x33.7x1.4x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$207.0bUS$159.0bUS$6.6b13.6x31.1x1.3x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$202.7bUS$159.0bUS$6.6b13.5x30.5x1.3x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$189.2bUS$159.0bUS$6.8b12.3x27.8x1.2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$181.5bUS$157.9bUS$6.7b12.1x27x1.1x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$185.7bUS$158.0bUS$6.7b12.1x27.9x1.2x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$181.5bUS$156.6bUS$6.8b8.5x26.8x1.2x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$177.7bUS$156.7bUS$6.8b8.3x26.2x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$165.0bUS$156.6bUS$6.8b8.7x24.3x1.1x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$167.8bUS$156.9bUS$7.6b12.1x22.2x1.1x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$173.9bUS$156.8bUS$7.6b12.1x22.8x1.1x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$171.0bUS$146.6bUS$8.0b9.6x21.5x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023US$182.2bUS$145.7bUS$7.8b9.9x23.4x1.3x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022US$173.0bUS$145.6bUS$7.8b8.7x22.2x1.2x
Thu, 24 Nov 2022US$178.2bUS$145.8bUS$8.3b7.9x21.5x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

21.5x


Total Market Cap: US$178.2bTotal Earnings: US$8.3bTotal Revenue: US$145.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Apparel Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Apparel Retail industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Apparel Retail industry have grown 9.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.1% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Apparel Retail compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.39%
Consumer Discretionary-3.22%
Specialty Stores-0.83%
Apparel Retail0.35%
Automotive Retail2.36%
Specialty Stores0.20%
Home Improvement Retail-2.29%
Computer and Electronics Retail-4.84%
Home Furnishing Retail-7.47%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
REAL RealRealUS$13.8523.6%
+US$308.0m		245.4%PS2.4x
VSCO Victoria's SecretUS$35.702.0%
+US$56.9m		-2.4%PE19x
LUXE LuxExperience B.VUS$9.244.1%
+US$49.4m		51.5%PE1.9x
GAP GapUS$24.150.2%
+US$22.3m		13.1%PE10.1x
CURV Torrid HoldingsUS$1.269.6%
+US$10.9m		-68.8%PE37.6x

Latest News

REAL
US$13.85
RealReal
7D
23.6%
1Y
245.4%
VSCO
US$35.70
Victoria's Secret
7D
2.0%
1Y
-2.4%
LUXE
US$9.24
LuxExperience B.V
7D
4.1%
1Y
51.5%

LUXE: Ongoing Cost Controls And Revenue Diversification Will Drive Margin Stability

Narrative Update on LuxExperience B.V. Analysts have reduced their price target for LuxExperience B.V. from $10 to $9. This change reflects modestly lower expectations for revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate following recent company guidance updates.
BOOT
US$173.13
Boot Barn Holdings
7D
-7.5%
1Y
29.1%

BOOT: Future Momentum Will Continue Following Strong 8.4% Comparable Sales Performance

Analysts have increased their price target for Boot Barn Holdings by $6.38 to $227.31. They cite robust quarterly results and strong momentum continuing into the current quarter.
ANF
US$69.74
Abercrombie & Fitch
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-51.4%
GAP
US$24.15
Gap
7D
0.2%
1Y
13.1%
BURL
US$279.81
Burlington Stores
7D
-0.8%
1Y
2.9%
ROST
US$160.58
Ross Stores
7D
-0.8%
1Y
13.6%

ROST: Easing Tariff Pressures Should Support Steady Performance in Coming Quarters

Analysts have raised their price targets for Ross Stores, boosting the consensual fair value from $164.59 to $166.24. They cite stronger Q2 results, easing tariff pressures, and improved visibility into future earnings.
TJX
US$146.08
TJX Companies
7D
-0.4%
1Y
22.1%

TJX: Strong Operating Margins And Execution Will Sustain Measured Performance Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for TJX Companies slightly, from approximately $151.37 to $151.84. They cite strong business performance, robust operating margins, and a solid outlook supported by recent earnings results.
BKE
US$56.20
Buckle
7D
-3.5%
1Y
17.6%
URBN
US$61.46
Urban Outfitters
7D
-0.9%
1Y
60.1%
CTRN
US$40.07
Citi Trends
7D
1.5%
1Y
145.5%

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Nov 07
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SCVL
US$17.35
Shoe Carnival
7D
1.5%
1Y
-50.2%
RVLV
US$20.96
Revolve Group
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-35.2%
GCO
US$31.82
Genesco
7D
1.3%
1Y
5.3%

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Genesco (NYSE:GCO)

Sep 26
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
CURV
US$1.26
Torrid Holdings
7D
9.6%
1Y
-68.8%