Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at BTIG Research

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $120.00 price target on the apparel retailer’s stock. BTIG Research’s price target indicates a potential upside of 43.21% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on ANF. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Abercrombie & Fitch from $135.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, March 8th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $108.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $92.00 target price on Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $116.00.

Abercrombie & Fitch Price Performance

Shares of ANF stock traded up $9.01 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $83.79. 2,821,965 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,465,869. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 12-month low of $65.45 and a 12-month high of $133.11. The company has a market cap of $3.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.97 and a beta of 0.97. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $86.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $94.41.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 27th. The apparel retailer reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 36.36% and a net margin of 9.63%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company 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 10.63 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Abercrombie & Fitch

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 17.6% in the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 967 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $83,000 after acquiring an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 120.3% in 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 during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 19.4% in the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 928 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $117,000 after acquiring an additional 151 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,055 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $510,000 after acquiring an additional 151 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its stake in 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 last quarter.

More Abercrombie & Fitch News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS of $1.47 beat Wall Street expectations of $1.26, helping offset concerns about a year-over-year decline in earnings. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Record first-quarter net sales of $1.11 billion rose 2% year over year, marking the company’s 14th consecutive quarter of growth and showing continued traction for the brand. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its FY 2026 guidance for 3% to 5% sales growth and $10.20 to $11.00 in EPS, which reassured investors that management still expects healthy profitability. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company also repurchased $105 million of stock in the quarter, supporting per-share earnings and reflecting confidence in the balance sheet. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Management said softer demand in EMEA, driven by the Middle East conflict, pressured Hollister and will likely require inventory and marketing adjustments, creating some regional uncertainty. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter EPS guidance of $1.80 to $2.00 came in below the consensus estimate cited in the filings, suggesting near-term margin or demand pressure despite the upbeat quarter. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Comparable sales were down 1% and operating margin slipped to 8.0% from 9.3%, showing that profitability is still easing even as revenue grows. Article Title

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.