Jay Rust Sells 5,000 Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Stock

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) EVP Jay Rust sold 5,000 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $147.50, for a total value of $737,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 15,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,308,522.50. The trade was a 24.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Abercrombie & Fitch Price Performance

Shares of ANF stock opened at $136.46 on Thursday. Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a fifty-two week low of $65.45 and a fifty-two week high of $154.58. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $105.23 and its two-hundred day moving average is $93.35. The firm has a market cap of $6.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.68, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.97.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.99 by $2.18. The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.25 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 33.52% and a net margin of 10.03%.The firm’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.91 EPS. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.900-3.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.100-13.600 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch Company will post 11.4 EPS for the current year.

More Abercrombie & Fitch News

Here are the key news stories impacting Abercrombie & Fitch this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Argus upgraded ANF to Buy: Argus raised its rating from Hold to Buy and set a $162 price target, citing continued growth potential from both the Abercrombie and Hollister brands. Argus Research upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch
• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance: ANF recently reported adjusted earnings of $4.17 per share versus the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.27 billion exceeded expectations. Management guided to fiscal-year earnings of $13.10-$13.60 per share, supporting the longer-term growth case. Is Abercrombie & Fitch’s Hot Streak Just Getting Started?
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail-sector rotation: Money moved into more heavily discounted department-store retailers, including Kohl’s and Macy’s, while ANF lagged. This suggests some investors are taking profits in a stock that has already rallied sharply.
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about valuation and one-time benefits: Citi downgraded the shares to Neutral, arguing that a roughly $100 million tariff refund boosted the latest quarter but is not recurring. After the rally, ANF’s valuation has expanded significantly, leaving less room for execution disappointments. Valuation concerns at Abercrombie & Fitch
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Three executives and a director sold a combined 40,800 shares for approximately $6 million on August 28. The largest sale, by EVP Gregory Henchel, reduced his position by roughly 47%, adding caution among investors after the strong advance. Abercrombie insider selling

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ANF has been the topic of several analyst reports. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. BTIG Research upped their price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $120.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $87.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $175.00 target price on Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Abercrombie & Fitch currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $154.17.

Institutional Trading of Abercrombie & Fitch

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 29,517 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $2,254,000 after buying an additional 892 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 521.1% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,000 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 839 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch during the 1st quarter worth $261,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 8.9% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 127,389 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $9,729,000 after acquiring an additional 10,459 shares during the period. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the second quarter valued at about $348,000.

About Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE: ANF) is an American specialty retailer that designs, markets and sells casual apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Founded in 1892 by David T. Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch, the company evolved from an outdoor gear outfitter to a global lifestyle brand renowned for its relaxed, preppy aesthetic. Its product assortment includes tops, bottoms, outerwear, intimates, swimwear, fragrances and personal care items.

The company operates under multiple brand names, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each targeting distinct consumer segments from teens to young adults.