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

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.900-3.200 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 Performance

Shares of NYSE ANF opened at $108.69 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $98.35 and its 200 day moving average price is $91.25. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 1 year low of $65.45 and a 1 year high of $133.11. The company has a market capitalization of $4.83 billion, a PE ratio of 10.43 and a beta of 0.90.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 27th. The apparel retailer reported $1.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.21. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 9.34% and a return on equity of 34.36%. The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.12 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.59 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch will post 10.65 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on ANF shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $110.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $153.00 price target (up from $136.00) on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a $87.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $108.00 price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $119.27.

Insider Activity at Abercrombie & Fitch

In related news, COO Scott D. Lipesky sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.00, for a total transaction of $1,150,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 152,534 shares in the company, valued at $17,541,410. This represents a 6.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders have sold a total of 30,000 shares of company stock worth $3,300,000 over the last three months. 2.33% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 3.1% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 29,517 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $2,254,000 after purchasing an additional 892 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake 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 purchasing an additional 839 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the first quarter worth $261,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of 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 worth $9,729,000 after buying an additional 10,459 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the second quarter valued at about $348,000.

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.