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Anthropologie Delivers 5% Revenue Growth With Beauty Leading the Way

The quarter also marked Anthropologie’s 15th consecutive quarter with a double-digit operating income rate, driven by strong apparel and accessories performance.

Published: Aug 30, 2026 12:41 PM Updated: Aug 30, 2026 9:52 PM

By Jeanel Alvarado

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Anthropologie Delivers 5% Revenue Growth With Beauty Leading the Way

Anthropologie Group delivered a 3% retail segment comparable sales increase in the second quarter of URBN’s fiscal 2027, extending its positive comp streak to 22 consecutive quarters. Total revenue rose 5% to $634.5 million, supported by apparel and accessories performance, new store growth and high single digit comparable sales growth in beauty.

The quarter also marked Anthropologie’s 15th consecutive quarter with a double digit operating income rate. The result came as URBN reported record second quarter sales and profit performance, with total company net sales reaching $1.7 billion, up 10% year over year.

Apparel and Beauty Drive Momentum Anthropologie’s apparel and accessories business delivered positive comparable sales during the quarter, led by dresses, bottoms and shoes. These categories supported the retailer as it shifted from summer product into early autumn deliveries.

Dresses remain a key category for the brand, supporting occasionwear, seasonal styling and wardrobe refreshes. Strength in bottoms and shoes also points to demand across full-outfit purchases rather than one specific product category. Beauty was another standout, delivering high single-digit comparable sales growth.

The result reinforces the category’s growing role within Anthropologie’s wider offering. Beauty gives the retailer a way to increase product discovery, support more frequent purchases and complement its fashion and home ranges. The multi-category model creates several ways for customers to engage with the brand…

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