Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Projected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) will likely be posting its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 26th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.99 per share and revenue of $1.2479 billion for the quarter. 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. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2027 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 27th. The apparel retailer reported $1.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.21. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 34.36% and a net margin of 9.34%.The business had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.59 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Abercrombie & Fitch to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Down 0.4%

ANF opened at $108.59 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $97.52 and a 200-day moving average price of $91.15. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 12-month low of $65.45 and a 12-month high of $133.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.42 and a beta of 0.90.

Abercrombie & Fitch News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks says Abercrombie has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has the factors associated with a potential quarterly beat, including a favorable Earnings ESP setup. Why Abercrombie Is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect second-quarter sales to benefit from strength in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions. The earnings preview also highlights the possibility of another earnings beat, supporting the recent upward movement in ANF shares. Abercrombie to Report Q2 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory maintained its Buy rating, while a JPMorgan analyst reportedly expects ANF’s stock to rise. These views reinforce the bullish case ahead of the earnings release. Telsey Advisory Maintains Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Abercrombie elected Mary Fox, president of The Lovesac Company, as an independent director, expanding the board from nine to 10 members. The appointment adds retail and operating experience but is not expected to materially change near-term earnings. Abercrombie Announces Election of Mary Fox
• Neutral Sentiment: Raymond James assigned ANF a Market Perform rating, signaling a more balanced view despite the company’s positive earnings-surprise potential. Raymond James Market Perform Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Tariffs, freight costs and ongoing investments could pressure gross margins and earnings, creating a key risk for the upcoming report even if revenue growth meets expectations. Q2 Trends Investors Should Watch

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their target price on Abercrombie & Fitch from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $87.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Barclays raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $78.00 to $114.00 in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. 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. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Abercrombie & Fitch presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $119.27.

Insider Activity at Abercrombie & Fitch

In related news, COO Scott D. Lipesky sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $115.00, for a total transaction of $1,150,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 152,534 shares in the company, valued at $17,541,410. This represents a 6.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders sold a total of 30,000 shares of company stock worth $3,300,000 in the last ninety days. 2.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position 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 worth $2,254,000 after purchasing an additional 892 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 521.1% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,000 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $76,000 after buying an additional 839 shares during the period. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the first quarter valued at about $261,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in 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 worth $9,729,000 after buying an additional 10,459 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch in the second quarter worth about $348,000.

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.