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Torrid Shares Surge on Tariff Windfall and Bullish Outlook

A surprise tariff refund and an upbeat sales forecast sent Torrid Holdings shares climbing 17% to $2.62 on Friday. The plus-size apparel retailer defied analyst expectations for a quarterly loss, marking a significant recovery that has pushed the stock price up by more than double since the start of the year.

Torrid Shares Surge on Tariff Windfall and Bullish Outlook

The company reported a profit of $5.18 million for the period ending Aug. 1, a sharp increase from the $1.57 million recorded a year prior. While net sales slipped 12% to $231.7 million—falling short of the $237.2 million consensus—the bottom-line performance of 5 cents a share easily eclipsed the projected 3-cent loss. Chief Executive Lisa Harper pointed to a meaningful improvement in sales trends throughout the quarter, specifically citing July as a turning point for the brand’s customer growth strategy.

Looking ahead, Torrid raised its full-year adjusted Ebitda guidance to a range of $76 million to $86 million, up from its previous estimate of $65 million to $75 million. Harper credited the upward revision to the receipt of a tariff refund, which bolstered the firm's financial position. For the current quarter, the company anticipates net sales between $230 million and $235 million, signaling confidence that recent merchandising course corrections are beginning to gain traction with consumers.

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