Q3 EPS Forecast for Abercrombie & Fitch Increased by Analyst

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) – Zacks Research upped their Q3 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, September 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the apparel retailer will post earnings of $2.99 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $2.85. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Abercrombie & Fitch’s current full-year earnings is $11.40 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch’s Q4 2027 earnings at $4.60 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.61 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.61 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $3.21 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $4.86 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $12.29 EPS and Q1 2029 earnings at $1.72 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on ANF. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $118.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Argus raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $162.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, August 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $110.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $155.38.

Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Up 0.7%

ANF stock opened at $152.47 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $111.13 and its 200 day moving average price is $95.28. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 12-month low of $65.45 and a 12-month high of $155.22. The company has a market capitalization of $6.47 billion, a PE ratio of 13.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 0.97.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.99 by $2.18. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 33.52% and a net margin of 10.03%.The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.25 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.91 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.900-3.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.100-13.600 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Gregory Henchel sold 30,000 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.65, for a total value of $4,399,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 33,681 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,939,318.65. This trade represents a 47.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Kenneth Robinson sold 800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.69, for a total value of $119,752.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 7,169 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,073,127.61. This represents a 10.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 72,800 shares of company stock worth $9,595,392 over the last 90 days. 2.33% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Abercrombie & Fitch News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several long-term earnings forecasts, including Q3 2027 EPS to $2.99 from $2.85, Q4 2027 EPS to $4.60 from $4.29, Q2 2028 EPS to $2.61 from $2.42, Q3 2028 EPS to $3.21 from $2.99, Q4 2028 EPS to $4.86 from $4.57 and FY2028 EPS to $12.29 from $11.62. The firm maintains a “Strong Buy” rating, signaling continued confidence in Abercrombie’s earnings growth. Zacks Research momentum article
• Positive Sentiment: The apparel retailer’s latest quarterly results provide a favorable backdrop: EPS of $4.17 substantially exceeded the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 4.8% year over year to $1.27 billion. Management also guided to Q3 2026 EPS of $2.90–$3.20 and full-year EPS of $13.10–$13.60.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks modestly lowered its Q1 2028 EPS forecast to $1.61 from $1.64 and Q1 2029 EPS to $1.72 from $1.76. However, the firm still projects FY2028 EPS growth and retains its “Strong Buy” rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive overall, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $155.38, close to the stock’s recent trading range.
• Negative Sentiment: COO Scott Lipesky sold 2,000 shares for approximately $293,640, reducing his position by 1.36%. The sale is a modest insider-confidence caution, although he continues to own about 145,534 shares.

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.