Canadian Fashion Brand’s US Expansion Drives Sales Upward

  • Aritzia shares up 14% after reporting better-than-expected Q1 revenue
  • Revenue increased by 7.8% to C$498.6 million
  • US sales rose 13%
  • Same-store sales up 2%
  • E-commerce sales grew 4.2%
  • Adjusted earnings of C$0.22 per share, beating estimates

Aritzia shares surged 14% on Friday after the Canadian women’s fashion brand reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue, driven by strong sales in the United States. The company’s stock reached $34.56 CAD, marking a 68% increase this year. Aritzia’s Q1 revenue grew 7.8% to C$498.6 million, surpassing analyst expectations of C$486.4 million. The growth was fueled by increased brand awareness and store openings, with US sales rising 13%. Same-store sales increased by 2%, while e-commerce sales grew 4.2%. Adjusted earnings came in at C$0.22 per share, exceeding estimates of C$0.16.

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