Shares of Stitch Fix Inc. (SFIX) surged 10.28% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the release of the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, which exceeded Wall Street expectations. The online personal styling service demonstrated resilience in a challenging retail environment, posting better-than-anticipated financial results and providing an optimistic outlook for the coming fiscal year.
For the fourth quarter, Stitch Fix reported a loss of $0.07 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of a $0.10 loss. Revenue came in at $311.22 million, surpassing analysts' projections of $305.83 million. Despite a 2.6% year-over-year decline in revenue, the company's performance was viewed positively when adjusting for the impact of an extra week in the previous fiscal year's fourth quarter, showing a 4.4% increase on an adjusted basis.
Adding to investor enthusiasm, Stitch Fix issued robust guidance for fiscal 2026. The company forecasts revenue between $1.28 billion and $1.33 billion, exceeding the Street's estimate of $1.26 billion. CEO Matt Baer highlighted the company's success, stating, "Fiscal 2025 was a milestone year for Stitch Fix. We finished the year with our second consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth on an adjusted basis, and once again gained share in the U.S. apparel market." The strong after-hours stock movement reflects investor confidence in Stitch Fix's strategic direction and its ability to navigate the evolving retail landscape.