List of Publicly Traded Clothing Companies Listed on Major U.S. Exchanges
A comprehensive list of clothing stocks and publicly traded apparel brands across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap tiers on major U.S. exchanges.
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This list of clothing stocks covers publicly traded apparel companies listed on major U.S. exchanges, organized by market capitalization tier to help investors identify opportunities across the full size spectrum. These companies design, manufacture, market, and/or distribute a wide range of men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories — and while most operate retail stores, some function purely as brand owners or wholesale distributors. The list spans household athletic names like Nike and Lululemon, premium fashion labels such as Ralph Lauren and PVH Corp., and off-price retail giants including TJX Companies and Ross Stores. Companies are categorized as Large-Cap (over $10 billion), Mid-Cap ($2–$10 billion), Small-Cap ($300 million–$2 billion), and Micro-Cap (under $300 million). Market capitalizations are reviewed at the beginning of each month, so individual companies may shift between tiers based on current market activity.
What Investors Should Know
57 Apparel Companies Across 4 Market Cap Tiers
This list tracks 57 publicly traded clothing and apparel companies spanning large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap categories. The breadth of the list allows investors to target specific risk profiles — from blue-chip names like Nike to smaller, higher-growth micro-cap brands.
Athletic & Performance Apparel Dominates Large-Cap
The large-cap clothing stocks tier is anchored by athletic and multi-brand retail names. Nike, V.F. Corporation (owner of The North Face, Vans, and Timberland), and the off-price retail giants TJX and Ross Stores represent some of the most durable consumer brands in U.S. equity markets.
Many Companies Are Brand Owners, Not Just Retailers
Not all clothing stocks on this list operate brick-and-mortar stores. Several — including Iconix Brand Group, G-III Apparel Group, and XCEL Brands — function as brand management or licensing businesses, generating revenue through royalties and wholesale distribution rather than direct retail. See the clothing stores list for retail-focused companies.
Additional Footwear & Apparel Companies Are Available
This list focuses on apparel-primary companies. For a broader universe that includes footwear-focused names and additional categories, visit the complete list of publicly traded clothing and footwear companies. A comparison widget covering EPS, P/E ratio, and beta is also available.
Clothing Stocks by Market Cap Tier
The 57 clothing stocks on this list are divided into four market capitalization tiers. The table below summarizes each tier's definition, company count, and representative names — helping investors quickly identify which segment of the apparel market aligns with their investment criteria.
| Tier | Market Cap Range | Companies | Example Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large-Cap | Over $10 billion | 5 | Nike (NKE), TJX Companies (TJX), V.F. Corporation (VFC) |
| Mid-Cap | $2B – $10B | 15 | Lululemon (LULU), Ralph Lauren (RL), PVH Corp. (PVH) |
| Small-Cap | $300M – $2B | 21 | Canada Goose (GOOS), Deckers Outdoor (DECK), Zumiez (ZUMZ) |
| Micro-Cap | Under $300 million | 16 | Citi Trends (CTRN), Tilly's (TLYS), Vince Holding (VNCE) |
Market cap tiers are reviewed monthly. Swipe horizontally on mobile to view all columns.
Clothing & Apparel Stocks — Full List
These companies design, manufacture, market and/or distribute a wide range of men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories. The companies on this list do not necessarily own retail stores (although most do) or even manufacture the products they distribute. However, they are home to some well-known brands which are sold in department, chain and specialty stores world-wide.
This list is broken down by market capitalization:
- Large-Cap Stocks: Over ten billion dollars
- Mid-Cap Stocks: Between two and ten billion
- Small-Cap Stocks: Between 300 million and two billion
- Micro-Cap Stocks: Under 300 million
We update this list at the beginning of the month so it is possible that companies go up or down between updates based on market activity.
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List of Clothing and Footwear Companies
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Clothing and Apparel: Large-Cap Stocks
- L Brands, Inc. (LB) (Diversified specialty stores: lingerie, personal care and beauty products; brands include Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel , La Senza, PINK and Victoria's Secret)
- Nike, Inc. (NKE) (Athletic Apparel: Athletic footwear, apparel and accessories: brands include NIKE, Hurley and Converse)
- Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) (Ross Dress for Less apparel and home fashion retail stores; dd's DISCOUNTS retail stores)
- TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) (Multiple retail brands including HomeGoods, Marshalls, Sierra Trading Post and T.J. Maxx)
- V.F. Corporation (VFC) (Apparel and footwear: outdoor & action sports; jeanswear, imagewear and sportswear; brands Lee, The North Face, Timberland, Vans and Wrangler)
Clothing and Apparel: Mid-Cap Stocks
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) (Retail stores located in Asia and the United States; brands include American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie)
- Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) (Off-price apparel, home and baby products retailer: brands include Burlington Coat Factory, Burlington Shoes, Cohoes Fashions, MJM Designer Shoes and Super Baby Depot)
- Carter's, Inc. (CRI) (Children's apparel and product stores: brands include Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh)
- Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) (Athletic Apparel: Outdoor apparel, footwear and accessories: brands include Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Montrail, Pacific Trail and Sorel; retail stores)
- Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) (Retail stores: men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and personal care products: brands include Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy)
- Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL) (Canada: manufacturer of a number or items including T-shirts, sports shirts, underwear, socks and hosiery)
- Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) (Innerwear and activewear apparel including bras, panties, sheer hosiery, socks, T-shirts and underwear; brands include Hanes, Champion, Gear, Playtex and Wonderbra)
- Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) (Athletic Apparel: Canada: yoga-inspired athletic apparel company)
- Michael Kors Holdings Limited (KORS) (Accessories, apparel and footwear)
- Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) (Nordstrom Rack locations in addition to apparel, footwear and accessories retail stores)
- PVH Corp. (PVH) (Brands include Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger; dress shirts, footwear, neckwear, sportswear, swimwear)
- Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) (Premium apparel, accessories and fragrances; operates retail stores and concession-based locations in addition to distributing products to specialty and department stores; brands include Ralph Lauren, American Living, Black Label, Chaps and Club Monaco)
- Under Armour, Inc. (UA) (Athletic Apparel: Performance footwear, apparel and equipment)
- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) (Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie stores in North America and Europe; wholesale distribution through Free People brand)
- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) (Athletic Apparel: Footwear, as well as apparel and accessories: industrial occupational safety footwear, outdoor high performance outerwear; brands include Hush Puppies, Keds, Wolverine)
Clothing and Apparel: Small-Cap Stocks
- Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) (Retail stores: casual apparel personal care and accessories; brands include Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids and Hollister)
- Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (ASNA) (Women's Apparel: Retail stores focusing on women and tween girls; brands include Dressbarn, Maurices, Justice, Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor, LOFT and Catherines)
- Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE) (Apparel, footwear and accessories stores)
- Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (GOOS) (IPO March 16, 2017; Canada Goose outwear)
- Cato Corporation (The) (CATO) (Women's Apparel: Apparel and accessories specialty stores: brands include Cato, Versona, It's Fashion and It's Fashion Metro)
- Chico's FAS, Inc. (CHS) (Women's Apparel: Boutiques and outlets for women's apparel and accessories; brands include Boston Proper, Chico's, Soma Intimates and White House | Black Market)
- Children's Place, Inc. (The) (PLCE) (Children's specialty apparel retailer)
- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) (Athletic Apparel: Footwear, apparel and accessories; casual lifestyle use and high performance activities)
- Duluth Holdings Inc. (DLTH) (Lifestyle brand retailer)
- Express, Inc. (EXPR) (Specialty apparel and accessories retailer)
- Francesca's Holdings Corporation (FRAN) (Women's Apparel: Retail boutiques targeting female consumers between the ages of 18 and 35)
- G-III Apparel Group, LTD. (GIII) (Designs and manufactures apparel products under numerous licensed and proprietary brands; brands include Calvin Klein, Dockers, Guess?, Jessica Simpson, Kenneth Cole, Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger)
- Guess?, Inc. (GES) (Apparel retail stores in Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America in addition to licenses and franchises of addition stores outside North America)
- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) (Brand management company: apparel brands include Badgley Mischka, Bongo, Candies, Joe Boxer, London Fog, Modern Amusement, Mossimo, Mudd, OP, Rampage and Sharper Image; sportswear brands include Umbro (Soccer), Danskin (Dance), and Starter)
- Land's End, Inc. (LE) (Catalog and ecommerce: men's women's and children's apparel, footwear and accessories)
- Oxford Industries, Inc. (OXM) (Athletic Apparel: Brands include Tommy Bahama (sportswear); Lily Pulitzer (women's and girl's dresses, sportswear); Ben Sherman (men's sportswear))
- Perry Ellis International Inc. (PERY) (Designs and distributes men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories)
- Tailored Brands, Inc. (TLRD) (Men's apparel stores: brands include Men's Wearhouse and Tux, Jos. A. Bank, K&G and Moores)
- The Finish Line, Inc. (FINL) (Athletic Apparel: Retail locations: athletic apparel, shoes and related accessories; specialty running stores)
- Winmark Corporation (WINA) (Diversified specialty stores: Brands include Once Upon A Child, Plato's Closet, Play It Again Sports and Style Encore)
- Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) (Athletic Apparel: Retail stores: action sports oriented stores)
Clothing and Apparel: Micro-Cap Stocks
- Cherokee Inc. (CHKE) (Manages a wide range of fashion and lifestyle brands including Cherokee, Carole Little, Everyday California, Tony Hawk, Liz Lange, and Sideout)
- Christopher & Banks Corporation (CBK) (Women's apparel stores: brands include Christopher & Banks (Petite sizes 4-16), CJ Banks (Plus Sizes) and MPW stores)
- Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) (Retail stores: urban apparel, shoes and accessories)
- Delta Apparel, Inc. (DLA) (Designs and manufactures a wide range of apparel and activewear)
- Destination Maternity Corporation (DEST) (Women's Apparel: Retail locations focusing on maternity apparel)
- Destination XL Group, Inc. (DXLG) (Retail stores focusing on big & tall men's apparel)
- Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (EVK) (Women's Apparel: China: retail stores focusing on women's apparel)
- KBS Fashion Group Limited (KBSF) (China: retail stores focusing on casual menswear)
- Naked Brand Group Inc. (NAKD) (Men's and women's innerwear, sleepwear and lounge apparel)
- New York & Company, Inc. (NWY) (Women's Apparel: Retails stores focusing on women's fashion apparel and accessories)
- Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (SQBG) (Owns a portfolio of consumer brands)
- Stage Stores, Inc. (SSI) (Apparel, footwear and accessories retail stores; brands include Bealls, Goody's, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage)
- Stein Mart, Inc. (SMRT) (Retail men's and women's apparel stores)
- Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS) (Athletic Apparel: Retail locations: action sports apparel and footwear)
- Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) (Retail stores: women's, men's and children's apparel; men's and women's footwear; handbags)
- XCEL Brands, Inc. (XELB) (IPO in July 2015: Brand development company; brands include Issac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, Halston and Wonder)
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What Investors Should Consider
Consumer Spending Sensitivity
Apparel and clothing stocks are highly cyclical and directly tied to consumer discretionary spending. During economic contractions, recessions, or periods of elevated inflation, consumers typically reduce spending on non-essential clothing purchases first. This makes clothing stocks particularly sensitive to macroeconomic data points such as unemployment rates, consumer confidence indices, and real wage growth — metrics investors should monitor closely alongside company fundamentals.
E-Commerce Disruption & Retail Store Pressure
The shift to online retail continues to structurally challenge brick-and-mortar apparel chains. Companies heavily reliant on mall traffic and physical retail footprints face ongoing pressure from direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands and fast-fashion online platforms. Investors should assess each company's digital revenue percentage, omnichannel capabilities, and lease liability exposure as indicators of long-term competitiveness in this environment.
Supply Chain & Input Cost Risk
Clothing manufacturers and retailers are exposed to raw material cost fluctuations — particularly cotton, polyester, and other textiles — as well as labor costs in key sourcing regions. Global supply chain disruptions, import tariffs, and changes in trade policy (particularly U.S.-China trade dynamics) can significantly impact gross margins. Companies with diversified sourcing geographies and strong supplier relationships are generally better positioned to manage these risks than single-source manufacturers.
Brand Relevance & Fashion Risk
Unlike many other industries, the clothing sector is uniquely exposed to fashion trend risk — the risk that a brand becomes less culturally relevant or loses its core consumer audience. This is particularly acute for small- and micro-cap apparel names that rely on a narrow brand identity or a single demographic. Brand erosion can happen rapidly in fashion, making ongoing marketing investment, product innovation, and consumer sentiment monitoring essential for evaluating the long-term viability of individual clothing stocks.
Clothing Stocks — FAQ
Clothing stocks are publicly traded shares of companies that design, manufacture, market, or distribute apparel, accessories, and footwear. They are typically classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and can range from large multinational brands like Nike and Ralph Lauren to smaller specialty retailers and micro-cap brand management companies. Investors use clothing stocks to gain exposure to consumer spending trends and brand-driven growth stories within the fashion and apparel industry.
Apparel and clothing companies are primarily classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector in standard market index classifications. Within that sector, they typically fall under the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods or Specialty Retail subsectors depending on whether the company is primarily a manufacturer/brand owner or a retailer. Some diversified industrials with apparel divisions may be classified differently — always verify the GICS classification for each individual company.
Market capitalization reflects the total market value of a company's outstanding shares. Large-cap clothing stocks — those over $10 billion — tend to be established, globally recognized brands with diversified revenue streams, stronger balance sheets, and more analyst coverage. Small-cap clothing stocks ($300 million–$2 billion) are smaller companies that may offer higher growth potential but also carry greater volatility, less liquidity, and higher business risk. Micro-cap names (under $300 million) carry the highest risk profile within the apparel space.
Some of the larger, more mature clothing and apparel companies do pay dividends, but it varies significantly across the sector. Large-cap names with stable cash flows — such as certain off-price retailers — are more likely to return capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Smaller apparel companies and growth-stage brands typically reinvest profits rather than pay dividends. Investors seeking dividend income within this space should screen specifically for dividend yield and payout history for each company individually.
E-commerce has fundamentally reshaped the competitive landscape for clothing stocks. Companies that have successfully built direct-to-consumer online channels have been able to improve margins by bypassing wholesale intermediaries and gather more granular consumer data. However, the shift online has also intensified competition from pure-play digital brands and fast-fashion platforms. Brick-and-mortar-heavy retailers face ongoing challenges with excess store footprint, lease obligations, and lower traffic — making digital revenue percentage a key metric for evaluating apparel companies in 2026.
A brand management company owns the intellectual property rights to one or more fashion brands but does not typically manufacture products or operate stores directly. Instead, it licenses its brand names to third-party manufacturers and retailers in exchange for royalty payments. Examples on this list include Iconix Brand Group and Sequential Brands Group. This business model can generate high margins but also carries risk tied to the ongoing relevance and commercial viability of the licensed brand portfolio.
Yes, several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide diversified exposure to the apparel and clothing sector. These include funds that track the Consumer Discretionary sector broadly, as well as more focused ETFs benchmarked specifically to retail or textile/apparel sub-industries. Investors should review each fund's holdings, expense ratio, and index methodology to ensure sufficient clothing stock exposure. This page does not endorse or recommend any specific fund or ETF.
InvestSnips provides a dedicated Clothing and Apparel Industry Comparison Widget that displays trend data, earnings per share (EPS), P/E ratio, and beta for the companies on this list in a single view. Individual company pages accessible via the links in the list above also provide charts, news links, and company website information for deeper research.