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- **Topline Growth**: 9.3% Q3 revenue rise, driven by 8.3% comparable store sales and 13.6% e-commerce expansion.
- **Profit Expansion**: 10.2% YoY net income increase, supported by 48.0% gross margin and 29.0% SG&A efficiency.
- **Women's Dominance**: 19% sales growth in women's apparel, led by 17% denim surge and 7.9% AUR increase.
- **Kids Momentum**: 22% YoY sales growth in kids, with denim and tops categories outperforming.
- **Margin Resilience**: Year-to-date merchandise margin up 50bp to 47.4%, despite Q3 10bp decline.

**【CFO Financial Summary】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 2026 net sales rose 9.3% to $320.8M, with comparable store sales up 8.3% and online sales increasing 13.6% to $53M.
- **Profitability**: Net income was $48.7M ($0.96/share), up 10.2% YoY. Year-to-date net income was $128.9M ($2.55/share), up 8.9%.
- **Gross Margin**: 48.0% (30bp expansion YoY), driven by 40bp buying/distribution/occupancy leverage, offset by 10bp merchandise margin decline.
- **SG&A**: 29.0% of sales (down 10bp YoY), benefiting from reduced digital investments and store labor costs.
- **Capital Spending**: $34.5M year-to-date, including 6 new stores, 17 remodels, and 3 closures.

**【Product Performance Update】**
- **Women's Apparel**: Sales up 19% YoY, led by 17% growth in women's denim (AUR +7.9% to $86.95). Private label represented 47.5% of sales vs. 48.5% last year.
- **Men's Apparel**: Sales up 1% YoY, with men's denim flat but AUR stable at $88.15. Men's tees and outerwear performed well.
- **Kids Business**: Sales up 22% YoY, with denim (46%) and tops (29%) driving growth.
- **Accessories & Footwear**: Combined sales up 7.5%, with AUR increases of 3.5% and 4.5% respectively.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Consumer Sentiment**: Management sees cautious optimism, with slight UPT decline but strong product response.
- **Denim Sustainability**: Women's denim growth driven by higher price point brands; men's denim stable with consistent private label performance.
- **Merchandise Margin**: Q3 down 10bp due to brand mix shift and tariffs, but year-to-date up 50bp to 47.4%.
- **Holiday Outlook**: Positive on product assortment and remodels, with 4 additional remodels planned for Q4.

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