Gregory Henchel Sells 30,000 Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Stock

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) EVP Gregory Henchel sold 30,000 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.65, for a total transaction of $4,399,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 33,681 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,939,318.65. The trade was a 47.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Abercrombie & Fitch Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:ANF opened at $136.46 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $105.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $93.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.97. Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a 12 month low of $65.45 and a 12 month high of $154.58.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.99 by $2.18. The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.25 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 33.52% and a net margin of 10.03%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.91 earnings per share. 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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Abercrombie & Fitch Company will post 11.4 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on ANF shares. Citigroup lowered Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $135.00 to $156.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. 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. BTIG Research upped their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $120.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Needham & Company LLC upped their price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $108.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Argus raised shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $162.00 price target for the company in a research report on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $154.17.

Key Stories Impacting Abercrombie & Fitch

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus upgraded ANF to Buy: Argus raised its rating from Hold to Buy and set a $162 price target, citing continued growth potential from both the Abercrombie and Hollister brands. Argus Research upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch
• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance: ANF recently reported adjusted earnings of $4.17 per share versus the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.27 billion exceeded expectations. Management guided to fiscal-year earnings of $13.10-$13.60 per share, supporting the longer-term growth case. Is Abercrombie & Fitch’s Hot Streak Just Getting Started?
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail-sector rotation: Money moved into more heavily discounted department-store retailers, including Kohl’s and Macy’s, while ANF lagged. This suggests some investors are taking profits in a stock that has already rallied sharply.
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about valuation and one-time benefits: Citi downgraded the shares to Neutral, arguing that a roughly $100 million tariff refund boosted the latest quarter but is not recurring. After the rally, ANF’s valuation has expanded significantly, leaving less room for execution disappointments. Valuation concerns at Abercrombie & Fitch
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Three executives and a director sold a combined 40,800 shares for approximately $6 million on August 28. The largest sale, by EVP Gregory Henchel, reduced his position by roughly 47%, adding caution among investors after the strong advance. Abercrombie insider selling

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ANF. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 8,792.9% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 4,671,519 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $420,483,000 after acquiring an additional 4,618,988 shares during the period. Bbfit Investments PTE Ltd. bought a new stake in Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter worth approximately $205,539,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 5,749.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,194,013 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $102,148,000 after acquiring an additional 1,173,601 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 56.0% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,504,240 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $315,209,000 after buying an additional 898,884 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $98,961,000.

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.