Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for ANF Earnings

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note issued on Wednesday, March 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the apparel retailer will post earnings per share of $1.29 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.45. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Abercrombie & Fitch’s current full-year earnings is $10.62 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch’s Q2 2027 earnings at $2.50 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $4.03 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $10.43 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.41 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.02 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $4.21 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.33 EPS.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The apparel retailer reported $3.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.12. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 36.36% and a net margin of 9.63%.The business 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 quarterly revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. 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.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on ANF. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $102.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $135.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $115.00 to $95.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 8th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $118.80.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Performance

Shares of ANF opened at $88.89 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.43 and a beta of 1.17. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 1 year low of $65.40 and a 1 year high of $133.11. The company’s fifty day moving average is $95.69 and its two-hundred day moving average is $92.68.

Insider Buying and Selling at Abercrombie & Fitch

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ANF. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 322.0% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 120.3% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 94.4% in the 4th quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 350 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 170 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 352 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 227 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about Abercrombie & Fitch

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased full‑year and several quarterly EPS forecasts — FY2028 was raised to $11.33 from $10.00 and FY2027 was raised to $10.43 from $9.80, and multiple quarters (Q2/Q3/Q4 2027–2028) were also bumped, implying better medium‑term earnings power. Zacks Research Estimate Revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Notable quarter upgrades include Q4 2027 (to $4.03) and Q4 2028 (to $4.21), plus increases to Q2/Q3 2027–2028, which supports expectations of recurring seasonal strength and higher aggregate EPS. Zacks Quarterly Upgrades
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks kept a “Hold” rating on ANF and the consensus full‑year estimate cited remains near $10.62 — the firm’s upgrades adjust the path but did not convert to a buy/upgrade recommendation. Zacks Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed near‑term Q1 estimates: Q1 2027 was cut materially (from $1.45 to $1.29) and Q1 2028 was nudged down (from $1.42 to $1.41), signaling possible short‑term demand/seasonality pressure that could weigh on near‑term sentiment. Q1 Estimate Cuts

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.