Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF – Free Report) had its price objective boosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $110.00 to $126.00 in a report published on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the apparel retailer’s stock.
Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $87.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Monday, July 6th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Abercrombie & Fitch from $110.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $108.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $119.27.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Performance
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 27th. The apparel retailer reported $1.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.12 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 9.34% and a return on equity of 34.36%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.59 EPS. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.000 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 10.200-11.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Abercrombie & Fitch will post 10.5 EPS for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Abercrombie & Fitch
In other Abercrombie & Fitch news, COO Scott D. Lipesky sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 152,534 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,541,410. The trade was a 6.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders have sold 30,000 shares of company stock valued at $3,300,000 in the last ninety days. 2.33% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 60.6% in the fourth quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 50,942 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $6,412,000 after purchasing an additional 19,215 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,781,446 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $601,841,000 after buying an additional 94,697 shares during the last quarter. Royce & Associates LP bought a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter valued at about $9,967,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 30.7% during the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 257,474 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $24,269,000 after buying an additional 60,454 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 300.0% in the first quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 41,600 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $3,801,000 after buying an additional 31,200 shares during the last quarter.
Abercrombie & Fitch News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Abercrombie & Fitch this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Expanded NFL partnership could support sales and brand visibility. Abercrombie will offer broader product assortments, expanded distribution through Fanatics, and season-long activations during the 2026 NFL season. The partnership may increase customer reach and provide a marketing boost ahead of the holiday period. Abercrombie & Fitch and NFL Build on Official Fashion Partnership for 2026 Season
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts see further upside and a possible earnings beat. JPMorgan reportedly expects the stock to rise, while Telsey Advisory maintained its Buy rating. Zacks also cited Abercrombie’s strong earnings-surprise history and favorable indicators ahead of its quarterly report. JPMorgan analyst expects Abercrombie stock to rise
- Neutral Sentiment: Mary Fox joined the board as an independent director. The Lovesac president’s appointment expands Abercrombie’s board from nine to 10 members and adds an executive with experience in operations, marketing, finance and omnichannel retail. The move is strategically supportive but is unlikely to materially change near-term earnings expectations. Abercrombie & Fitch Announces Election of Mary Fox to its Board
- Neutral Sentiment: Second-quarter results are scheduled for August 26. Investors will focus on sales momentum, international performance and management’s outlook. Current expectations call for sales growth led by the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions. Abercrombie to Report Q2 Earnings: Trends Investors Should Watch
- Negative Sentiment: Margin and valuation concerns are limiting enthusiasm. Tariffs, freight costs and ongoing investments could pressure quarterly margins and earnings. Raymond James retained a Market Perform rating, and noted that the post-first-quarter rally increases the risk of caution ahead of results. Abercrombie post-Q1 rally fuels caution into Q2 results
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.
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