Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.900-3.200 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.800. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 13.100-13.600 EPS.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Up 36.3%

NYSE ANF opened at $148.44 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $99.62 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $91.60. Abercrombie & Fitch has a twelve month low of $65.45 and a twelve month high of $154.58. The company has a market capitalization of $6.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.25 and a beta of 0.90.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.99 by $2.18. The firm had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.25 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 34.36% and a net margin of 9.34%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business 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. On average, equities analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch will post 10.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Barclays raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $78.00 to $114.00 in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $153.00 price objective (up from $136.00) on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $127.91.

Insider Transactions at Abercrombie & Fitch

In other Abercrombie & Fitch news, COO Scott D. Lipesky sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.00, for a total value of $1,150,000.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 152,534 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,541,410. This trade represents a 6.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 30,000 shares of company stock valued at $3,300,000. 2.33% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Abercrombie & Fitch News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $4.17, well above the $1.99 analyst consensus, while revenue increased 4.8% year over year to $1.27 billion, topping expectations of $1.25 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch’s Stock Rises 10% On Strong Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $13.10-$13.60, versus prior sell-side expectations near $10.40-$10.65, and projected third-quarter EPS of $2.90-$3.20, above the $2.80 consensus. Full-year sales guidance was also raised, reflecting resilient apparel demand. Abercrombie raises full-year sales forecast on resilient apparel demand
• Positive Sentiment: Abercrombie expects roughly $100 million in tariff refunds, including approximately $20 million in the third quarter. The refund materially boosted quarterly earnings and increased near-term cash-flow expectations. Abercrombie Stock Spikes After Reporting Tariff Refund
• Positive Sentiment: The company increased its share-repurchase target, adding to the shareholder-return case. BTIG also raised its price target from $120 to $175 and maintained a Buy rating. Abercrombie beats expectations, lifts guidance and raises buyback target
• Neutral Sentiment: Although management said the core business outperformed expectations beyond the tariff refund, investors may distinguish between recurring operating gains and the one-time benefit. International markets also remained comparatively weak. Abercrombie’s Tariff Refund and Business Performance

Institutional Trading of Abercrombie & Fitch

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $348,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 44.1% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 761 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $96,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the period. Hollencrest Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $88,000. DRW Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $227,000. Finally, Centaurus Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Abercrombie & Fitch in the third quarter worth $111,000.

Abercrombie & Fitch Company Profile

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.