: Currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), showing a major resurgence through its "Path to Potential" strategy and product innovation.
Several major retailers have been identified by analysts at Zacks Investment Research and UBS as top performers for the current year: clothing stocks to buy
: Highlighting a successful operational turnaround, Zacks identifies Gap as well-positioned for a 2026 consumer rally due to brand reinvigoration and improved supply chain efficiency. 2026 Industry Performance & Financials Company Name YTD Total Return (2026) Analyst Consensus AEO American Eagle Outfitters 59.48% (1-Year) VSCO Victoria’s Secret & Co 184.22% (1-Year) Strong Buy LULU Lululemon Athletica 1.65% (Intraday) BOOT Boot Barn Holdings 19.4% (1-Year) Strong Buy ANF Abercrombie & Fitch 48.5% (1-Year) Best Apparel Stocks to Buy Now (2026) - WallStreetZen : Currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong