Aritzia Q3 Net Revenue Soars 42.8% to C$1.04B as U.S. Sales Jump 53.8%

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Aritzia delivered Q3 net revenue of C$1.04 billion, a 42.8% increase year-over-year, while net income rose 87.5% to C$138.9 million. U.S. sales climbed 53.8% to C$621.1 million and eCommerce revenue jumped 58.2% to C$383.0 million, driven by digital initiatives and boutique openings.

1. Analyst Upgrades Highlight Strengthening Outlook

RBC Capital upgraded ATZAF to “Outperform,” raising its price target from C$116 to C$150 and citing accelerating same-store sales and margin leverage in the company’s core casualwear segments. Jefferies followed suit, boosting its target from C$114 to C$140 and pointing to robust brand momentum, strategic omni-channel integration and the successful opening of high-traffic boutiques in key U.S. markets. Together, these upgrades imply upside potential of more than 25% from levels prevailing prior to the announcements, underscoring growing confidence among sell-side firms in ATZAF’s growth trajectory and profitability improvements.

2. Q3 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Surpass Street Estimates

For the quarter ended November 30, 2025, ATZAF reported net revenue of C$1.04 billion, a 42.8% increase year-over-year driven by a 34.3% rise in comparable sales. Net income reached $138.9 million, up 87.5%, while diluted EPS climbed to $1.16 from $0.63 a year earlier. U.S. revenue jumped 53.8% to C$621.1 million, accounting for 59.7% of total sales. Retail channel sales grew 35.1% to C$657.3 million and eCommerce surged 58.2% to C$383.0 million. Gross margin expanded 30 basis points to 46.0%, and SG&A as a percentage of revenue improved by 170 basis points to 27.9%, lifting adjusted EBITDA by 52.2% to C$207.6 million.

3. Strategic Initiatives Poised to Drive Long-Term Growth

ATZAF is on track to more than double its eCommerce revenue by fiscal 2027, leveraging initiatives such as the launch of its proprietary mobile app and expansion of its international online platform. During Q3, the company opened 13 new boutiques—including flagship locations in Boston and Atlanta—and repositioned four existing stores, bringing its total boutique count to 139. Management highlights the U.S. expansion strategy coupled with elevated digital marketing spend as key levers for sustained market share gains. A robust balance sheet, with cash and equivalents of C$620.5 million and a current ratio of 1.44, provides financial flexibility to fund further growth opportunities and enhance shareholder returns.

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