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Best Apparel Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top apparel stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best apparel stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Apparel Retail

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Apparel is Zen Rated B and is the 51st ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Price	1d %	1w %	1m %	3m %	6m %	1y %	3y %	5y %	10y %	52-week High	52-week Low	% off 52-week High	% off 52-week Low	Beta	Volume	Vol 1d %
CRI	CARTERS INC	$34.33	-4.03%	-9.23%	-11.41%	-10.60%	-19.01%	28.72%	-50.30%	-67.94%	-65.45%	$44.44	$26.20	22.75%	31.03%	1.03	2,540,000	155.02%
ROST	ROSS STORES INC	$241.52	1.04%	2.65%	1.10%	2.91%	20.43%	63.80%	103.20%	95.10%	278.14%	$257.00	$143.39	6.02%	68.44%	0.90	2,595,000	-58.12%
VSXY	VICTORIA's SECRET & CO	$87.12	2.03%	3.59%	4.27%	55.79%	39.79%	300.37%	402.13%	29.28%	N/A	$102.46	$21.39	14.97%	307.29%	1.51	969,000	17.88%
CTRN	CITI TRENDS INC	$74.35	3.68%	2.31%	18.17%	70.18%	64.02%	118.48%	212.66%	-11.62%	283.25%	$77.91	$29.60	4.57%	151.18%	1.56	156,000	-8.24%
CAL	CALERES INC	$13.65	0.22%	2.79%	15.87%	-2.22%	12.62%	-10.67%	-43.48%	-45.25%	-47.15%	$16.13	$8.80	15.38%	55.11%	1.33	524,000	49.71%
URBN	URBAN OUTFITTERS INC	$76.05	2.44%	-0.77%	8.69%	0.84%	17.20%	-0.59%	126.88%	86.72%	107.00%	$84.35	$59.54	9.84%	27.74%	1.22	767,000	-26.60%
TJX	TJX COMPANIES INC	$140.71	0.13%	-6.72%	-8.76%	-11.49%	-10.75%	3.85%	59.34%	86.84%	258.13%	$170.00	$134.75	17.23%	4.43%	0.65	7,312,000	-24.31%
AEO	AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC	$16.87	4.33%	3.18%	-0.76%	-1.52%	-29.00%	34.96%	6.44%	-50.12%	-10.46%	$28.46	$12.11	40.72%	39.31%	1.42	4,390,000	105.04%
BURL	BURLINGTON STORES INC	$330.64	1.27%	-1.84%	-5.52%	1.25%	7.33%	17.93%	113.52%	-4.44%	321.20%	$378.33	$240.49	12.61%	37.49%	1.18	679,000	-17.90%
BKE	BUCKLE INC	$44.41	1.37%	2.82%	4.57%	-9.27%	-17.15%	-20.55%	23.95%	2.99%	63.27%	$61.68	$40.74	28.00%	9.02%	0.96	476,000	-29.59%
DLTH	DULUTH HOLDINGS INC	$3.75	-1.57%	-5.06%	-10.71%	3.31%	64.47%	69.68%	-49.73%	-75.85%	-87.36%	$5.08	$2.02	26.18%	85.64%	1.19	25,000	-46.47%
TLYS	TILLY's INC	$3.74	-4.59%	1.63%	-0.80%	-16.52%	171.01%	88.89%	-55.63%	-77.56%	-47.18%	$5.90	$1.14	36.61%	228.07%	0.94	64,600	57.56%
SFIX	STITCH FIX INC	$3.29	-1.50%	-1.20%	-8.10%	-3.24%	2.81%	-35.36%	-11.08%	-92.29%	N/A	$5.94	$2.95	44.61%	11.53%	2.30	1,154,000	-20.25%
GCO	GENESCO INC	$35.08	0.03%	1.27%	-1.71%	-6.15%	31.88%	23.26%	25.92%	-46.00%	-51.56%	$43.60	$21.93	19.54%	59.96%	1.47	212,000	21.84%
JILL	JJILL INC	$20.01	-0.99%	7.12%	18.68%	58.18%	17.29%	19.75%	-11.58%	-4.26%	N/A	$20.89	$10.41	4.23%	92.31%	0.92	42,700	-10.11%
ANF	ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO	$112.36	3.07%	6.85%	19.77%	50.25%	18.29%	12.63%	122.67%	170.36%	403.86%	$133.11	$65.45	15.59%	71.67%	1.36	1,291,000	51.35%
RENT	RENT THE RUNWAY INC	$3.55	-6.58%	-2.47%	17.94%	-9.90%	-44.79%	-31.07%	-86.45%	N/A	N/A	$10.13	$2.88	64.96%	23.48%	2.16	45,000	-14.12%
BOOT	BOOT BARN HOLDINGS INC	$161.81	-2.27%	-1.41%	7.89%	-1.39%	-17.26%	-6.39%	79.29%	84.08%	1,209.14%	$210.25	$133.18	23.04%	21.50%	1.54	727,000	59.78%
GAP	GAP INC	$20.36	2.83%	0.89%	7.10%	-13.32%	-25.28%	-5.30%	113.64%	-29.84%	-23.54%	$29.36	$18.11	30.65%	12.42%	1.45	5,957,000	5.10%
CURV	TORRID HOLDINGS INC	$2.16	-2.26%	6.93%	-12.90%	47.95%	107.69%	-0.92%	-5.68%	-93.07%	N/A	$2.86	$0.94	24.34%	130.03%	1.34	102,000	-19.69%
LE	LANDS' END INC	$12.26	0.49%	-0.49%	4.34%	1.66%	-24.09%	-8.64%	35.32%	-67.70%	-35.51%	$20.04	$9.56	38.82%	28.24%	1.46	151,000	20.80%
JEM	707 CAYMAN HOLDINGS LTD	$3.82	-6.60%	-5.45%	-39.84%	-78.92%	-84.08%	-99.39%	N/A	N/A	N/A	$885.60	$3.40	99.57%	12.32%	1.09	890,000	2,182.05%
LULU	LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC	$122.78	1.41%	6.08%	7.44%	-3.59%	-31.60%	-39.35%	-65.92%	-69.74%	53.13%	$225.93	$104.44	45.66%	17.56%	1.29	2,725,000	-16.00%
SHOE	SHOE STATION GROUP INC	$15.62	0.97%	0.77%	7.35%	-8.97%	-25.65%	-30.08%	-27.04%	-61.27%	4.06%	$26.57	$14.00	41.21%	11.57%	1.25	371,000	3.92%
ZUMZ	ZUMIEZ INC	$18.51	1.31%	2.72%	-2.27%	-23.13%	-26.28%	12.25%	2.27%	-57.30%	10.18%	$31.70	$15.09	41.61%	22.66%	1.49	151,000	-16.57%
BIRD	SMARTBIRD INC	$2.41	-1.63%	-2.82%	-2.03%	-37.08%	-11.40%	-63.21%	-90.80%	N/A	N/A	$24.31	$2.15	90.09%	12.09%	2.30	324,000	-37.93%
DBGI	DIGITAL BRANDS GROUP INC	$8.34	-4.25%	-39.43%	-35.35%	-28.10%	-95.67%	-97.83%	-99.96%	-100.00%	N/A	$720.00	$7.46	98.84%	11.80%	0.53	133,000	27.88%
PLCE	CHILDRENS PLACE INC	$2.61	4.82%	17.04%	8.30%	-24.13%	-38.59%	-41.87%	-89.97%	-97.46%	-96.98%	$9.56	$2.04	72.70%	27.94%	1.73	370,000	174.07%
REF	REFORMATION INC	$14.48	0.00%	-9.50%	-3.98%	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	$17.26	$14.20	16.11%	1.97%	0.51	267,000	70.06%
BRIA	BRILLIA INC	$1.40	0.00%	2.94%	9.38%	-12.83%	-34.27%	-44.00%	N/A	N/A	N/A	$4.95	$1.07	71.72%	30.84%	0.42	2,600	116.67%
LVLU	LULU's FASHION LOUNGE HOLDINGS INC	$13.28	-5.28%	-11.94%	-30.83%	41.43%	-15.63%	221.16%	-57.64%	N/A	N/A	$32.32	$3.67	58.91%	261.85%	0.93	153,000	15.91%
CATO	CATO CORP	$2.79	-4.45%	-14.68%	-15.45%	-9.12%	-7.62%	-31.28%	-63.77%	-83.67%	-92.02%	$4.92	$2.59	43.29%	7.72%	0.78	170,000	53.15%
DXLG	DESTINATION XL GROUP INC	$0.64	4.43%	6.00%	1.44%	-12.88%	14.80%	-52.18%	-85.07%	-87.89%	-88.24%	$1.58	$0.44	59.75%	46.21%	1.31	59,000	1,452.63%

Apparel Stocks FAQ

What are the best apparel stocks to buy right now in Aug 2026?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best clothing stocks to buy right now are:

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

Carters (NYSE:CRI) is the #1 top apparel stock out of 33 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +28.5% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Carters (NYSE:CRI) is: Value: A, Growth: C, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: B.

Carters (NYSE:CRI) has a Due Diligence Score of 40, which is 9 points higher than the apparel industry average of 31.

CRI passed 14 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Carters has seen its stock return 28.72% over the past year, overperforming other apparel stocks by 62 percentage points.

Carters has an average 1 year price target of $41.50, an upside of 20.89% from Carters's current stock price of $34.33.

Carters stock has a consensus Hold recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 3 analysts covering Carters, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 100% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is the #2 top apparel stock out of 33 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +17.17% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: C, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: A, and AI: B.

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) has a Due Diligence Score of 45, which is 14 points higher than the apparel industry average of 31.

ROST passed 17 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Ross Stores has seen its stock return 63.8% over the past year, overperforming other apparel stocks by 97 percentage points.

Ross Stores has an average 1 year price target of $266.14, an upside of 10.2% from Ross Stores's current stock price of $241.52.

Ross Stores stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 14 analysts covering Ross Stores, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 21.43% have issued a Buy, 28.57% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY)

Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY) is the #3 top apparel stock out of 33 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +17.17% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY) is: Value: C, Growth: A, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: C.

Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY) has a Due Diligence Score of 26, which is -5 points lower than the apparel industry average of 31. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates VSXY as a "B".

VSXY passed 9 out of 33 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Victoria's Secret & Co has seen its stock return 300.37% over the past year, overperforming other apparel stocks by 334 percentage points.

Victoria's Secret & Co has an average 1 year price target of $89.70, an upside of 2.96% from Victoria's Secret & Co's current stock price of $87.12.

Victoria's Secret & Co stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 10 analysts covering Victoria's Secret & Co, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 10% have issued a Buy, 40% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the apparel stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 10 apparel stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 apparel stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Smartbird (NASDAQ:BIRD)

Smartbird (NASDAQ:BIRD) has an annual dividend yield of 12.86%, which is 9 percentage points higher than the apparel industry average of 4.18%.

Smartbird's dividend payout ratio of 0% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Buckle (NYSE:BKE)

Buckle (NYSE:BKE) has an annual dividend yield of 9.91%, which is 6 percentage points higher than the apparel industry average of 4.18%. Buckle's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% eight times in the last 10 years. Buckle's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Buckle's dividend payout ratio of 100% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. Shoe Station Group (NASDAQ:SHOE)

Shoe Station Group (NASDAQ:SHOE) has an annual dividend yield of 4.1%, which is the same as the apparel industry average of 4.18%. Shoe Station Group's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Shoe Station Group's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Shoe Station Group's dividend payout ratio of 45.6% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are apparel stocks up?

Apparel stocks were up 0.8% in the last day, and down -0.13% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why apparel stocks are up.

What are the most undervalued apparel stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued apparel stocks right now are:

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

Carters (NYSE:CRI) is the most undervalued apparel stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Carters has a valuation score of 43, which is 18 points higher than the apparel industry average of 25. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Carters's stock has gained 28.72% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the apparel industry by 62 percentage points.

2. Gap (NYSE:GAP)

Gap (NYSE:GAP) is the second most undervalued apparel stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Gap has a valuation score of 43, which is 18 points higher than the apparel industry average of 25. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Gap's stock has dropped -5.3% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the apparel industry by 28 percentage points.

3. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO)

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is the third most undervalued apparel stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

American Eagle Outfitters has a valuation score of 43, which is 18 points higher than the apparel industry average of 25. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

American Eagle Outfitters's stock has gained 34.96% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the apparel industry by 69 percentage points.

Are apparel stocks a good buy now?

36.36% of apparel stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect apparel stocks to rise by 14.68% over the next year.

3.57% of apparel stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 21.43% of apparel stocks are rated B (Buy), 67.86% are rated C (Hold), 0% are rated D (Sell), and 7.14% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the apparel retail industry?

The average P/E ratio of the apparel retail industry is 28.76x.

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Sectors & Industries Consumer CyclicalApparel Retail
Best Apparel Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top apparel stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best apparel stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Apparel Stocks FAQ

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

2. Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)

3. Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY)

1. Smartbird (NASDAQ:BIRD)

2. Buckle (NYSE:BKE)

3. Shoe Station Group (NASDAQ:SHOE)

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

2. Gap (NYSE:GAP)

3. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO)

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Sectors & IndustriesConsumer CyclicalApparel RetailBest Apparel Stocks to Buy Now (2026)Top apparel stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best apparel stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Apparel Stocks FAQ

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

2. Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)

3. Victoria's Secret & Co (NYSE:VSXY)

1. Smartbird (NASDAQ:BIRD)

2. Buckle (NYSE:BKE)

3. Shoe Station Group (NASDAQ:SHOE)

1. Carters (NYSE:CRI)

2. Gap (NYSE:GAP)

3. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO)

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Sectors & Industries Consumer CyclicalApparel Retail
Best Apparel Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top apparel stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best apparel stocks to buy now. Learn More.