Signet Jewelers surge on raising earnings forecast, upbeat quarterly results

Signet Jewelers

03/06/2025 14:53

Updates

** Shares of Signet Jewelers SIG.N up as much as 16.9% to a near five-month high of $78.09 in early trade

** Co raises annual adjusted EPS forecast to between $7.70 and $9.38, from the previous forecast range of $7.31-$9.10

** Also sees annual sales between $6.57 billion and $6.80 billion, compared to earlier $6.53 billion to $6.80 billion forecast

** Says outlook reflects current macro environment and tariffs as well as cost savings initiatives, and adjusted EPS outlook reflects repurchase of above 5% of outstanding shares YTD

** Co also beats Q1 sales, profit estimates, according to data compiled by LSEG

** We remain cautious on the overall macro-consumer environment in a highly discretionary category and its impact on SIG's mass consumers, while a slower engagement recovery cycle further clouds visibility - Brokerage Telsey Advisory Group

 ** Average recommendation of eight analysts is "buy"; with a median PT of $75 - data compiled by LSEG

** Up to last close, stock has fallen ~17% YTD

(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru)

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