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Signet posted Q2 EPS of $1.61, up 28.8% Y/Y, and revenues of $1.54B, both ahead of estimates.
Gross margin rose 60 bps to 38.6%, while adjusted operating margin improved 100 bps to 5.6%.
Signet raised FY26 sales, EPS and operating income guidance following its strong Q2 results.
Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG - Free Report) posted impressive second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Additionally, both revenues and earnings increased year over year. Same-store sales increased 2% from the year-ago period. Driven by the fiscal second-quarter results, Signet has raised its fiscal 2026 outlook.
More on Signet’s Q2 Results
SIG reported adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21. Also, the bottom line increased 28.8% from adjusted earnings of $1.25 in the year-ago period.
This jewelry retailer generated total sales of $1,535.1 million, beating the consensus estimate of $1,498 million. Also, the top line increased 3% year over year. The metric increased 2.6% at constant currency. Merchandise average unit retail (“AUR”) rose approximately 9% year over year, driven by a 4% increase in Bridal and a 12% increase in Fashion.
Signet Jewelers Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
The gross profit in the fiscal first quarter amounted to $591.9 million, up 4.5% from $566.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The gross margin increased 60 basis points (bps) year over year to 38.6% in the quarter under review, primarily driven by gross merchandise margin expansion and leverage on fixed costs.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $505.3 million, up 1.4% from $498.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 32.9%, reflecting a 50-bps reduction year over year.
SIG reported adjusted operating income of $85.4 million, up 24.5% from $68.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The adjusted operating margin increased 100 bps to 5.6%.
Update on Signet’s Segmental Performance
Sales in the North American segment increased 2.1% year over year to $1.43 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40 billion. Same-store sales increased 2% year over year.
Sales in the International segment increased 6.1% year over year to $91.8 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $85 million. Same-store sales increased 0.8% year over year. Sales increased 0.4% on a constant-currency basis.
Update on SIG's Stores
As of Aug. 2, 2025, the North American segment had 2,364 stores, a decrease from 2,379 in February 2025 due to eight openings and 23 closures. The International segment had 259 stores, down from 263 after four closures and no openings. Overall, Signet had 2,623 stores, down from 2,642, following eight openings and 27 closures.
SIG ended the fiscal second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $281.4 million and inventories of $1.99 billion. Total shareholders’ equity was $1.73 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter.
As of Aug.2, 2025, net cash used was $89 million in operating activities.
In the fiscal second quarter, Signet repurchased approximately 446 thousand common shares for $32 million. During the past six months, the company repurchased approximately 2.5 million shares for $150 million. The company has approximately $570 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization.
SIG’s Q3 Guidance
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Signet expects total sales to be in the range of $1.34-$1.38 billion. Same-store sales are estimated to be between a decline of 1.25% and an increase of 1.25% year over year.
Adjusted operating income is anticipated to be between $3 million and $17 million, while adjusted EBITDA is expected in the range of $49-$63 million.
SIG Stock Past Three-Month Performance
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What to Expect From Signet in FY26?
Signet has updated its fiscal 2026 guidance. Total sales are now expected in the range of $6.67-$6.82 billion compared with the previous band of $6.57-$6.80 billion. Same-store sales are estimated between a decline of 0.75% and an increase of 1.75% compared with the prior range of decline of 2% and an increase of 1.5%.
Adjusted operating income is now anticipated to be between $445 million and $515 million, up from $430-$510 million expected previously. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted at $630-$700 million compared with the earlier range of $615-$695 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $8.04 and $9.57, an increase from the prior guidance of $7.70-$9.38. The company continues to expect capital expenditures to be between $145 million and $160 million.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s shares have gained 17.2% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 19.8% growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi Strauss’ current financial-year earnings indicates growth of 4% from the year-ago actual. LEVI delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 25.9%.
Sally Beauty is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sally Beauty’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies growth of 8.9% from the year-ago actuals. SBH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.3%.
The TJX Companies is a leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The TJX Companies’ current fiscal-year earnings and sales indicates growth of 7% and 5.4%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. TJX delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 5.4%.
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Signet Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Same-Store Sales Up Y/Y
Key Takeaways
Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG - Free Report) posted impressive second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Additionally, both revenues and earnings increased year over year. Same-store sales increased 2% from the year-ago period. Driven by the fiscal second-quarter results, Signet has raised its fiscal 2026 outlook.
More on Signet’s Q2 Results
SIG reported adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21. Also, the bottom line increased 28.8% from adjusted earnings of $1.25 in the year-ago period.
This jewelry retailer generated total sales of $1,535.1 million, beating the consensus estimate of $1,498 million. Also, the top line increased 3% year over year. The metric increased 2.6% at constant currency. Merchandise average unit retail (“AUR”) rose approximately 9% year over year, driven by a 4% increase in Bridal and a 12% increase in Fashion.
Signet Jewelers Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Insight Into SIG’s Margins & Expenses
The gross profit in the fiscal first quarter amounted to $591.9 million, up 4.5% from $566.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The gross margin increased 60 basis points (bps) year over year to 38.6% in the quarter under review, primarily driven by gross merchandise margin expansion and leverage on fixed costs.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $505.3 million, up 1.4% from $498.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 32.9%, reflecting a 50-bps reduction year over year.
SIG reported adjusted operating income of $85.4 million, up 24.5% from $68.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The adjusted operating margin increased 100 bps to 5.6%.
Update on Signet’s Segmental Performance
Sales in the North American segment increased 2.1% year over year to $1.43 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40 billion. Same-store sales increased 2% year over year.
Sales in the International segment increased 6.1% year over year to $91.8 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $85 million. Same-store sales increased 0.8% year over year. Sales increased 0.4% on a constant-currency basis.
Update on SIG's Stores
As of Aug. 2, 2025, the North American segment had 2,364 stores, a decrease from 2,379 in February 2025 due to eight openings and 23 closures. The International segment had 259 stores, down from 263 after four closures and no openings. Overall, Signet had 2,623 stores, down from 2,642, following eight openings and 27 closures.
Signet’s Financial Snapshot: Cash, Debt & Equity Overview
SIG ended the fiscal second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $281.4 million and inventories of $1.99 billion. Total shareholders’ equity was $1.73 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter.
As of Aug.2, 2025, net cash used was $89 million in operating activities.
In the fiscal second quarter, Signet repurchased approximately 446 thousand common shares for $32 million. During the past six months, the company repurchased approximately 2.5 million shares for $150 million. The company has approximately $570 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization.
SIG’s Q3 Guidance
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Signet expects total sales to be in the range of $1.34-$1.38 billion. Same-store sales are estimated to be between a decline of 1.25% and an increase of 1.25% year over year.
Adjusted operating income is anticipated to be between $3 million and $17 million, while adjusted EBITDA is expected in the range of $49-$63 million.
SIG Stock Past Three-Month Performance
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What to Expect From Signet in FY26?
Signet has updated its fiscal 2026 guidance. Total sales are now expected in the range of $6.67-$6.82 billion compared with the previous band of $6.57-$6.80 billion. Same-store sales are estimated between a decline of 0.75% and an increase of 1.75% compared with the prior range of decline of 2% and an increase of 1.5%.
Adjusted operating income is now anticipated to be between $445 million and $515 million, up from $430-$510 million expected previously. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted at $630-$700 million compared with the earlier range of $615-$695 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $8.04 and $9.57, an increase from the prior guidance of $7.70-$9.38. The company continues to expect capital expenditures to be between $145 million and $160 million.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s shares have gained 17.2% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 19.8% growth.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks are Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI - Free Report) , Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH - Free Report) , and The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX - Free Report) .
Levi Strauss designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories. It flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi Strauss’ current financial-year earnings indicates growth of 4% from the year-ago actual. LEVI delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 25.9%.
Sally Beauty is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sally Beauty’s fiscal 2025 earnings implies growth of 8.9% from the year-ago actuals. SBH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.3%.
The TJX Companies is a leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The TJX Companies’ current fiscal-year earnings and sales indicates growth of 7% and 5.4%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. TJX delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 5.4%.