Canadian retailer beats expectations despite challenging retail environment

  • Aritzia shares rise nearly 19% after reporting higher sales in Q3
  • Revenue for the period ended Nov. 26 rose 4.6% to C$653.5 million
  • Profit of C$43.1 million, down from C$70.7 million a year earlier
  • Adjusted earnings came in at C$0.47 a share, beating expectations
  • Fiscal-year sales outlook narrowed to C$2.32 billion to C$2.34 billion

Aritzia shares surged nearly 19% in early trading after the company reported higher sales in its fiscal third quarter. Revenue for the period ended Nov. 26 rose 4.6% to C$653.5 million, surpassing expectations. However, the company’s profit declined to C$43.1 million from C$70.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at C$0.47 a share, beating analysts’ estimates. Aritzia also narrowed its fiscal-year sales outlook to C$2.32 billion to C$2.34 billion, compared to prior guidance. The company is targeting sales of C$670 million to C$690 million for the current quarter.

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