Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) Outperform Rating Reiterated at Telsey Advisory Group

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by Telsey Advisory Group in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $125.00 price target on the apparel retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price objective points to a potential upside of 31.12% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Citigroup raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $90.00 to $135.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group cut their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $160.00 to $149.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $94.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $78.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Abercrombie & Fitch has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $120.90.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE ANF traded down $3.89 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $95.33. 3,298,807 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,685,217. The company’s fifty day moving average is $105.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $93.38. Abercrombie & Fitch has a fifty-two week low of $65.40 and a fifty-two week high of $133.11. The stock has a market cap of $4.37 billion, a PE ratio of 9.14 and a beta of 1.17.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Abercrombie & Fitch

In other news, CEO Fran Horowitz sold 29,769 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $2,976,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 308,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,850,300. This represents a 8.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 350,000 shares of company stock valued at $34,661,358. Corporate insiders own 2.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ANF. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 892 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 521.1% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,000 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 839 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the first quarter worth approximately $261,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 8.9% in 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 last quarter. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $348,000.

More Abercrombie & Fitch News

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 est.) and record fourth‑quarter net sales of about $1.67B, continuing top‑line momentum. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong full‑year performance and buybacks — FY2025 net sales were ~$5.27B (+6%), Hollister grew ~15% for the year, and the company repurchased $450M (5.4M shares, ~11% of float), supporting EPS. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: FY EPS guidance above consensus — ANF guided FY2026 EPS $10.20–$11.00, which is modestly above consensus, implying continued longer‑term profitability. Abercrombie & Fitch forecasts annual profit above expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational and growth plans remain intact — management outlined store openings, remodels and continued digital investment; liquidity and operating cash flow remain healthy (~$1.2B combined). Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Negative Sentiment: Weak Q1 guide — company guided Q1 EPS $1.20–$1.30 and revenue ~ $1.1B, below Street expectations (consensus Q1 EPS ~ $1.41), a clear near‑term soft signal. Abercrombie & Fitch’s soft Q1 guidance overshadows record Q4 sales
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff uncertainty and margin pressure — management modeled a potential 15% import tariff scenario that would hit margins (~290 bps impact in Q1, ~70 bps for the year) and cited tariff‑related pressure when setting guidance. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Negative Sentiment: Margins compressed year‑over‑year — operating margin fell (Q4 margin 14.1% vs. 16.2% prior year; FY operating margin down to 13.3% from 15%), underscoring profitability vulnerability if costs or tariffs worsen. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction — several outlets note the stock fell after hours/morning as investors focused on the cautious Q1 outlook and tariff risk despite the beat. Abercrombie & Fitch shares fall as tariff headwinds cloud 2026 outlook

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.