Signet Jewelers Surges After Raising Profit Outlook Despite Flat Sales Guidance
Shares of Signet Jewelers surged over 14% following a strong earnings report and an upward revision to its full-year profit guidance. The company reported second-quarter adjusted EPS at $2.19, significantly above the expected $1.74, while revenue came in line with estimates at $1.53 billion. Same-store sales grew by 2.2%, driven by positive performance across all major brands including Kay Jewelers and Blue Nile. Despite maintaining its full-year sales guidance between $6.7 billion to $6.9 billion, Signet raised adjusted EPS guidance from a range of $9.20–$11 to $10.45–$12.15 and lifted operating income expectations to $535 million–$605 million. The company also announced an accelerated share repurchase program worth $125 million, expanding its total buyback authorization by $385 million. The market response was largely confined to Signet’s stock performance as broader retail ETFs like XRT and XLY declined slightly, suggesting the move is driven more by company-specific margin improvements than sector-wide momentum. Tapestry remained flat despite a steady outlook for fiscal 2027.
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