Torrid (NYSE:CURV) Cut to Strong Sell at Zacks Research

Zacks Research cut shares of Torrid (NYSE:CURV) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a research report released on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on CURV. Telsey Advisory Group restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $2.00 price objective on shares of Torrid in a research report on Monday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating and issued a $1.01 target price on shares of Torrid in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Bank of America dropped their target price on Torrid from $6.00 to $2.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on Torrid from $1.50 to $0.75 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Torrid in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $1.44.

Torrid Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of CURV stock opened at $1.27 on Tuesday. Torrid has a 1 year low of $0.94 and a 1 year high of $6.95. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $1.16 and its 200-day moving average is $1.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $126.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -127.10 and a beta of 1.51.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in CURV. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Torrid by 338.3% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 49,039 shares of the company’s stock worth $269,000 after purchasing an additional 37,850 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in Torrid by 27.1% in the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 21,886 shares of the company’s stock valued at $120,000 after buying an additional 4,673 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Torrid by 15.1% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 413,370 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,220,000 after buying an additional 54,199 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning grew its position in shares of Torrid by 45.4% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 37,291 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,000 after buying an additional 11,641 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in shares of Torrid during the 2nd quarter worth about $346,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.82% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Torrid

Here are the key news stories impacting Torrid this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and FY commentary beat weak expectations — Torrid reported $1.0B in fiscal 2025 net sales (in line with company guidance) and delivered $63.6M in Adjusted EBITDA, and the company initiated fiscal 2026 guidance that the market interpreted as constructive. Torrid Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results and Initiates Fiscal 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: outlets report large intraday rallies after the print — coverage notes stock jumps (reports of ~23–34% moves) as investors bought the better-than-feared results and outlook. Torrid surges 34% on better-than-expected Q4 results, FY guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst positioning is mixed — Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “Market Perform” rating, signaling no strong buy-side conviction despite the beat. Telsey Advisory Group Reaffirms “Market Perform” Rating for Torrid (NYSE:CURV)
• Neutral Sentiment: Street targets remain modest — broker consensus target cited around $1.44, implying limited upside from current levels. Brokerages Set Torrid Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CURV) Target Price at $1.44
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded Torrid from “hold” to “strong sell,” which could pressure sentiment and limit sustained gains despite the upbeat print. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/technical risk — the stock remains well below its 12-month high and near the 200‑day moving average resistance, and the recent surge follows an extended period of weakness, so volatility and profit-taking are likely. Torrid Holdings: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

About Torrid

Torrid, trading under the ticker CURV on the New York Stock Exchange, is a specialty retailer focused on plus-size women’s fashion. Established in 2001 as a division of Hot Topic, Torrid has built its reputation on offering trend-driven apparel and accessories designed specifically for women who wear size 10 to 30. The company’s product assortment spans casual wear, denim, activewear, intimates, footwear, and fashion‐forward accessories, catering to a demographic that has historically been underserved by mainstream retailers.

Over the years, Torrid has expanded from its early mall‐based store footprint to become a multichannel business.