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Stitch Fix(SFIX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.62
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SFIX

10/26/2026: SFIX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Stitch Fix is an e-commerce retailer that uses a data-driven personal styling model to deliver curated apparel to customers. Its core strength lies in its unique integration of machine learning and human curation, which aims to provide a personalized shopping experience. While historically known for strong engagement, the company currently faces significant growth challenges and intense competition from large retail platforms. Key risks include a declining user base, high customer acquisition costs, and the need to achieve sustainable profitability. The stock remains suited for risk-tolerant investors looking to monitor the success of ongoing operational turnarounds and the stabilization of its core styling business.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitStitch Fix is currently focused on stabilization rather than high-growth scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks sustained positive momentum and faces significant downward pressure.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuation multiples have compressed, the lack of consistent profitability presents significant risk.
Dividend investorWeak fitStitch Fix does not pay a dividend and has no near-term plans for one.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility and uncertain business outlook are unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock exhibits high beta and sensitivity to sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation remains speculative until consistent profitability is achieved.
Competition risk (AI/E-commerce)HighLarger, better-capitalized competitors pose an existential threat to market share.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is unique but faces challenges in scaling profitably.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income from this position.
Execution riskHighManagement must navigate a difficult turnaround to reach sustainable growth.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -56.56%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SFIX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SFIX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+56.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.5%), moderate revenue growth (+6.4%), weak profitability (net margin -0.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SFIX's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 23.5%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SFIX's strongest growth driver at +123.4% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+56.1%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+6.4%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 88.7% and approximately 93.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.32% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Disciplined Growth Investors Inc 14.15%
BlackRock Inc 9.07%
Working Capital Advisors (UK) Ltd. 6.10%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 4.49%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.71%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SFIX generates approximately $437 of gross profit, $-16 of operating income, and $15 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.76% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SFIX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 342.03M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.4
Volume (30-day avg) 3.5M shares
Beta 2.35
52 Weeks Range 2.10 - 5.75
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.10 - 5.75
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.09

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal Styling ServiceSubscription-based curated boxes with styling fees and merchandise sales.Revenue is earned from shipping curated boxes and the subsequent sale of items kept by the client.
Freestyle (Shop)Direct online retail purchases based on data-driven recommendations.This segment allows users to shop directly, providing a revenue stream outside the traditional subscription model.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1111.11
Enterprise Value 300.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value 300.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.95
Shares Outstanding 118.46M
Shares Floating 110.27M
Shares Outstanding 118.46M
Shares Floating 110.27M
Percent Insiders 6.32
Percent Institutions 88.69

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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