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Stitch Fix Shares Surge After Favorable Upgrade from William Blair
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 12:16 am ET1min read
Stitch Fix (SFIX) shares surged 15% after a William Blair upgrade, citing enhanced growth prospects and stronger fundamentals under new CEO Matthew Baer. The average one-year price target is $4.70, indicating potential upside of 12.08%. The overall sentiment is cautious optimism with a Hold recommendation from analysts.
Stitch Fix (SFIX) shares surged 15% on Monday following a positive upgrade from William Blair, which boosted investor confidence in the company's growth prospects and fundamentals. The research firm upgraded SFIX to 'Outperform' from 'Market Perform,' citing enhanced growth opportunities under the leadership of new CEO Matthew Baer.The upgrade comes amidst a period of strategic changes at Stitch Fix. Baer, formerly Macy's chief customer and digital officer, took over as CEO in mid-2023 and has since implemented cost-cutting measures, including the exit from the UK and the closure of select facilities. Additionally, the company has refreshed its brand and launched new tools to strengthen client-stylist engagement.
Stitch Fix's stock price rose to $4.29 during the pre-market session, up from $3.94 at the close of the previous day. The stock's one-year price target is $4.70, indicating a potential upside of 12.08%. Analyst sentiment remains cautious optimism, with a 'Hold' recommendation from analysts.
Before the upgrade, five out of the six analysts covering the stock rated it 'hold,' and one rated it 'sell,' according to Koyfin data. The average price target is $5.06. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment held in the 'neutral' zone, unchanged from a week ago. SFIX shares are down 1.4% year-to-date, even after the gains on Monday.
Stitch Fix's recent third-quarter results were better than expected, signaling business momentum. The company joined several Russell Growth Indices, highlighting its visibility in the market for the company's stock.
References:
[1] https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/stitch-fix-surges-after-william-blair-upgrade-retail-still-on-the-fence/ch8fosYR5n0
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4467161-stitch-fix-rallies-as-william-blair-turns-bullish-under-new-ceo
[3] https://www.investing.com/equities/stitch-fix
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