Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.800-2.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.480. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.2 billion-$1.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 10.200-11.000 EPS.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of ANF opened at $75.06 on Wednesday. Abercrombie & Fitch has a twelve month low of $65.45 and a twelve month high of $133.11. The company has a market capitalization of $3.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.12 and a beta of 0.97. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $86.01 and a 200 day moving average of $94.41.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The apparel retailer reported $3.68 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.56 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $1.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 9.63% and a return on equity of 36.36%. The firm’s revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.57 EPS. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.200-1.300 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 10.200-11.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch will post 10.63 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on ANF. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $135.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Raymond James Financial set a $92.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, March 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $110.00 to $107.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $116.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 322.0% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 352 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 227 shares during the last quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the fourth quarter worth $88,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 392.4% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 714 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 569 shares during the last quarter.

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.