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U.S. Luxury Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies67
  • 7D2.2%
  • 3M4.9%
  • 1Y-15.4%
  • YTD-11.8%

Last week, the Luxury industry hasn't moved much but NIKE is up 7.8% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 16% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Luxury Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 03 Jul 2026US$237.5bUS$156.5bUS$9.6b21.5x24.7x1.5x
Sun, 31 May 2026US$247.1bUS$156.8bUS$8.7b23.3x28.6x1.6x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$244.3bUS$155.8bUS$7.1b19.8x34.6x1.6x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$247.5bUS$155.4bUS$7.6b18.6x32.6x1.6x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$287.6bUS$154.3bUS$7.7b21.5x37.4x1.9x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$271.3bUS$149.4bUS$9.0b20.1x30x1.8x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$280.5bUS$149.4bUS$9.4b22.6x29.9x1.9x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$254.9bUS$152.6bUS$10.0b18.9x25.5x1.7x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$252.6bUS$148.1bUS$9.7b19.8x26x1.7x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$287.6bUS$157.4bUS$10.6b20.3x27.1x1.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$286.8bUS$156.0bUS$11.5b17.5x25x1.8x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$297.4bUS$160.1bUS$10.3b16.9x29x1.9x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$279.9bUS$161.2bUS$11.8b16.5x23.8x1.7x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$248.2bUS$161.4bUS$11.4b14.8x21.7x1.5x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$280.5bUS$160.9bUS$11.2b17.3x25x1.7x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$321.2bUS$161.6bUS$11.4b18.3x28.2x2x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$327.8bUS$160.6bUS$11.5b18.4x28.6x2x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$338.4bUS$161.6bUS$11.7b18.5x28.8x2.1x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$308.8bUS$161.5bUS$11.6b18.3x26.6x1.9x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$312.2bUS$161.6bUS$10.7b19.4x29.1x1.9x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$291.2bUS$163.0bUS$11.2b17.1x26x1.8x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$272.6bUS$168.4bUS$11.2b16.5x24.3x1.6x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$292.6bUS$168.3bUS$11.3b17.1x25.9x1.7x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$340.8bUS$168.1bUS$10.8b18.3x31.7x2x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$313.7bUS$164.3bUS$11.7b18.4x26.9x1.9x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$335.1bUS$164.6bUS$11.6b18.8x29x2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$360.5bUS$164.5bUS$10.7b19.8x33.6x2.2x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$337.4bUS$159.4bUS$10.9b17.5x30.8x2.1x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$373.5bUS$159.3bUS$10.8b18.1x34.6x2.3x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$326.5bUS$158.9bUS$10.4b16.3x31.4x2.1x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$306.6bUS$158.5bUS$10.5b14.9x29.1x1.9x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$295.0bUS$156.9bUS$10.6b13.1x27.9x1.9x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$322.4bUS$156.2bUS$10.5b15.3x30.8x2.1x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$311.2bUS$156.6bUS$10.7b13x29x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29x


Total Market Cap: US$311.2bTotal Earnings: US$10.7bTotal Revenue: US$156.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Luxury Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Luxury industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 28.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Luxury industry have declined 3.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Discretionary industry?

US Market1.38%
Consumer Discretionary4.25%
Luxury2.25%
Textiles6.05%
Footwear5.22%
Apparel, Accessories and Luxury Goods-0.14%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Apparel, Accessories and Luxury Goods industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 31.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 22.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Textiles industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 113% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Footwear industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
NKE NIKEUS$44.097.8%
+US$4.7b		-42.3%PE21x
AS Amer SportsUS$35.052.7%
+US$541.1m		-9.8%PE44.6x
CROX CrocsUS$125.285.4%
+US$318.0m		16.7%PS1.5x
DECK Deckers OutdoorUS$104.692.0%
+US$291.7m		-1.4%PE14.2x
KTB Kontoor BrandsUS$85.006.4%
+US$281.9m		18.0%PE16.9x

Latest News

NKE
US$44.09
NIKE
7D
7.8%
1Y
-42.3%
BIRK
US$45.99
Birkenstock Holding
7D
3.3%
1Y
-5.8%
Seeking Alpha • 14h

Birkenstock Holding's Strong Growth Doesn't Justify A Price This Low

Summary Birkenstock Holding plc demonstrates strong multi-year revenue growth, driven by both B2B and direct-to-consumer channels across global markets. BIRK is targeting 10% annual growth in pairs sold and expects 13–15% revenue growth this year, despite inflation and supply chain headwinds. Valuation appears reasonable relative to peers, with management signaling undervaluation via a $250 million accelerated share buyback (~3.2% of market cap). I assign a soft Buy rating, supported by robust growth levers, expanding production, and the brand's positioning as affordable luxury. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
UAA
US$6.63
Under Armour
7D
9.0%
1Y
-6.8%
CRI
US$40.65
Carter's
7D
-5.7%
1Y
29.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 02

CRI: Earnings Surge And Guidance Will Drive Unsustainable Premium Valuation

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Carter's from $25.00 to $30.00, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations for the stock. What’s in the News for Carter's Carter's reported Q1 revenue growth of 8.1% year over year, exceeded analyst revenue expectations by 3.2%, and surpassed EPS estimates, with the stock price rising 28.3% after the release.
FIGS
US$9.99
FIGS
7D
-9.9%
1Y
70.8%
CROX
US$125.28
Crocs
7D
5.4%
1Y
16.7%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 01

Crocs: Wholesale Deterioration Invalidates Cheap Price (Downgrade)

Summary Crocs is downgraded to a sell after a 40% YTD rally, as fundamentals do not justify current valuation. Despite trading at 8.9x FY26 P/E, CROX faces declining sales, margin compression, and significant net debt of $1.2 billion. Wholesale weakness, especially in North America, and deteriorating brand momentum signal heightened operating risk for CROX. With no clear catalysts and eroding profitability, CROX’s recent gains present an opportunity to divest and seek better value elsewhere. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
WWW
US$16.53
Wolverine World Wide
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-17.1%
TPR
US$144.21
Tapestry
7D
-1.2%
1Y
59.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 30

TPR: AI Decision Support And Gen Z Engagement Will Support Higher Future P/E

The analyst price target for Tapestry has moved from $205 to about $223, with analysts pointing to long term growth potential supported by brand strength, marketing scale, and AI driven decision support across the business. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Tapestry highlights a generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts revisiting their models and price targets after fresh management meetings and updated views on the company’s earnings power and use of technology.
KTB
US$85.00
Kontoor Brands
7D
6.4%
1Y
18.0%
SHOO
US$39.92
Steven Madden
7D
-3.8%
1Y
53.7%
VFC
US$16.30
V.F
7D
-3.9%
1Y
29.6%
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LEVI
US$24.41
Levi Strauss
7D
1.8%
1Y
27.7%
AS
US$35.05
Amer Sports
7D
2.7%
1Y
-9.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

AS: Future Upside Will Hinge On 2026 Store Expansion Execution

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Amer Sports to $50.11 from $49.72. The change reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
COLM
US$63.32
Columbia Sportswear
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-0.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

COLM: Higher 2026 Earnings Outlook Will Support Improved Risk Reward Profile

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Columbia Sportswear higher by a few dollars into the low $90s, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Together, these factors support a modestly improved valuation framework.
RL
US$398.22
Ralph Lauren
7D
-2.9%
1Y
42.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

RL: Elevated P/E And 2027 Margin Reliance Will Pressure Overvalued Shares

Analysts have raised their Ralph Lauren fair value estimate by about $8 to $316.77, citing a higher blend of Street price targets following recent Q4-driven target increases and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ralph Lauren has centered on how the stock’s valuation lines up with its latest Q4 results, revenue outlook and margin assumptions.
DECK
US$104.69
Deckers Outdoor
7D
2.0%
1Y
-1.4%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

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A recent federal jury decision that invalidated Deckers Outdoor (DECK) design patent on the Ugg Ultra Mini Boot, while still finding a competitor’s product infringing, has sharpened investor focus on the stock’s legal and earnings outlook. See our latest analysis for Deckers Outdoor. Deckers Outdoor shares have been volatile around the legal headlines and upcoming earnings, with a 1-month share price return of 15.74% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 8.03% indicating that momentum has...