Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) Receives Average Recommendation of “Reduce” from Brokerages

Shares of Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) have earned an average rating of “Reduce” from the eight research firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and six have assigned a hold recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $35.25.

OXM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Oxford Industries from $36.00 to $33.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 4th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Oxford Industries in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Oxford Industries from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 30th.

Oxford Industries Trading Down 1.7%

NYSE:OXM opened at $28.43 on Friday. Oxford Industries has a 12 month low of $28.20 and a 12 month high of $49.58. The firm has a market cap of $425.90 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -55.75 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a quick ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company’s 50 day moving average is $36.25 and its 200-day moving average is $38.50.

Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 3rd. The textile maker reported $1.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.03. Oxford Industries had a negative net margin of 0.46% and a positive return on equity of 4.88%. The business had revenue of $394.38 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $394.55 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.26 EPS. Oxford Industries’s quarterly revenue was down 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Oxford Industries has set its Q3 2026 guidance at -1.400–1.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.600-2.000 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Oxford Industries will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

Oxford Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.70 per share. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 16th. Oxford Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -549.02%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oxford Industries

In other Oxford Industries news, CEO Thomas Chubb, III acquired 3,500 shares of Oxford Industries stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $30.93 per share, with a total value of $108,255.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 33,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,042,341. The trade was a 11.59% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP K. Grassmyer bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $29.73 per share, for a total transaction of $29,730.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 38,636 shares in the company, valued at $1,148,648.28. This represents a 2.66% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 6.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Oxford Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Engineers Gate Manager LP acquired a new position in shares of Oxford Industries in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $605,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new stake in Oxford Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,950,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its stake in Oxford Industries by 14.7% in the 2nd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 329,615 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $11,494,000 after buying an additional 42,242 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in Oxford Industries in the second quarter valued at $2,015,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Oxford Industries in the second quarter valued at $38,000. 91.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Oxford Industries

Oxford Industries, Inc is an apparel and lifestyle company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1942 as a manufacturer of dress shirts, the company has expanded into a portfolio of premium lifestyle brands serving customers through retail stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale distribution and other channels.

Its principal brands include Tommy Bahama, a resort-inspired lifestyle brand offering apparel, accessories, home furnishings, restaurants and hospitality experiences; Lilly Pulitzer, known for colorful women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, accessories and home products; and Johnny Was, which specializes in distinctive women’s apparel and accessories.