Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) Cut to Sell at Wall Street Zen

Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) was downgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Saturday.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on OXM. Zacks Research lowered shares of Oxford Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. UBS Group reduced their price target on Oxford Industries from $47.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a research note on Wednesday. Truist Financial reduced their target price on Oxford Industries from $50.00 to $35.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Oxford Industries has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $43.60.

Oxford Industries Price Performance

Shares of NYSE OXM opened at $36.37 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.62. Oxford Industries has a 1-year low of $30.57 and a 1-year high of $89.86. The company has a market capitalization of $541.16 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -110.20 and a beta of 1.11. The business has a 50-day moving average of $37.24 and a 200-day moving average of $41.23.

Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 10th. The textile maker reported ($0.92) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.95) by $0.03. Oxford Industries had a positive return on equity of 9.35% and a negative net margin of 0.20%.The firm had revenue of $307.34 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $304.42 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($0.11) EPS. Oxford Industries’s revenue for the quarter was down .2% on a year-over-year basis. Oxford Industries has set its FY 2025 guidance at -1.540–1.320 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.000-0.200 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Oxford Industries will post 6.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Oxford Industries

In related news, CEO Thomas Caldecot Chubb III acquired 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $35.12 per share, with a total value of $175,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 22,709 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $797,540.08. This trade represents a 28.23% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 6.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Oxford Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in Oxford Industries by 245.9% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 671 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 477 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its position in Oxford Industries by 61.5% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 801 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 305 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Oxford Industries during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Oxford Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Oxford Industries by 124.8% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,448 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 804 shares during the last quarter. 91.16% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Oxford Industries

Oxford Industries, Inc, incorporated in 1942 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of high-quality men’s and women’s lifestyle apparel and accessories. The company’s product portfolio features a mix of owned brands and licensed partnerships that span casual, resort and performance categories. Key owned brands include Tommy Bahama, renowned for its island-inspired menswear and women’s sportswear, and Southern Tide, which offers coastal-focused clothing and footwear.