Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Given New $114.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) had its target price boosted by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $102.00 to $114.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the apparel retailer’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 29.13% from the company’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Barclays boosted their target price on Abercrombie & Fitch from $94.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $78.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $120.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Thursday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.80.

Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Down 7.7%

Abercrombie & Fitch stock traded down $7.37 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $88.28. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,518,039 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,713,505. The firm has a market cap of $4.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.46 and a beta of 1.17. Abercrombie & Fitch has a twelve month low of $65.40 and a twelve month high of $133.11. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $104.70 and a 200-day moving average price of $93.39.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The apparel retailer reported $3.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.67 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 38.01% and a net margin of 10.07%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.57 earnings per share. 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, equities analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch will post 10.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Fran Horowitz sold 103,200 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.53, for a total transaction of $10,168,296.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 605,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $59,640,504.59. This represents a 14.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have sold 350,000 shares of company stock worth $34,661,358 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 2.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the fourth quarter worth $56,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV lifted its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 21.1% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 18,109 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $2,279,000 after acquiring an additional 3,158 shares during the last quarter. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the fourth quarter valued at about $542,000. Vident Advisory LLC grew its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 8.9% in the fourth quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 44,234 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $5,568,000 after purchasing an additional 3,623 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Delta Global Management LP bought a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter worth $25,570,000.

Abercrombie & Fitch News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and record sales: ANF reported Q4 EPS of $3.68 (vs. $3.56 consensus) and record fourth-quarter and full-year net sales, showing continued top-line momentum. GlobeNewswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: FY profitability outlook largely intact: Management raised fiscal‑year EPS guidance to $10.20–$11.00 (above consensus ~$10.07), signaling confidence in full‑year profitability despite headwinds. Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Strong brand and capital returns: Hollister continues to outgrow the portfolio (double‑digit full‑year growth) and the company repurchased $450M of shares in FY2025 with $850M remaining authorization — supportive for EPS per share. QuiverQuant Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly positive: Multiple firms reiterated buy/outperform ratings and price targets in the $120–$130+ range (BTIG, Telsey, Jefferies), keeping upside case intact even as the stock reacts to guidance. Benzinga (analyst notes)
• Negative Sentiment: Soft near‑term guidance: Q1 EPS was guided to $1.20–$1.30 vs. a ~ $1.41 consensus and Q1 revenue guidance missed expectations — a main driver of the market selloff. Seeking Alpha
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff-related margin pressure: Management modeled a potential 15% tariff impact (assumed for FY2026), estimating ~290 bps drag in Q1 and ~70 bps for the full year — weighing on near-term margins and investor confidence. MSN
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: Several outlets note the stock fell despite the beat — investors focused on the cautious Q1 outlook and tariff risks rather than the beat and FY guidance. Barron’s

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.