Scott Lipesky Sells 2,000 Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Stock

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) COO Scott Lipesky sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.82, for a total transaction of $293,640.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 145,534 shares in the company, valued at $21,367,301.88. This trade represents a 1.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Down 5.8%

ANF opened at $143.19 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $112.15 and its 200 day moving average is $95.61. The company has a market cap of $6.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.26, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 0.97. Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a 12-month low of $65.45 and a 12-month high of $155.22.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.99 by $2.18. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 10.03% and a return on equity of 33.52%. The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.25 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.91 earnings per share. The firm’s 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. As a group, analysts predict that Abercrombie & Fitch Company will post 11.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Abercrombie & Fitch News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research maintained a “Strong Buy” rating and raised several long-term forecasts. Estimates were increased for Q3 2027, Q2–Q4 2028 and FY2028, with FY2028 EPS raised to $12.29 from $11.62. These revisions suggest analysts continue to expect strong future earnings growth. Abercrombie & Fitch analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimates were mixed. Zacks lowered forecasts for Q1 2028 and Q1 2029 EPS but raised estimates for multiple later periods. The overall analyst view remains favorable, while the consensus full-year EPS estimate is $11.40. Abercrombie & Fitch research estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Broad weakness across apparel retailers is weighing on ANF. Reports cited declines in Abercrombie & Fitch and other specialty retailers, including American Eagle, Zumiez, Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret. American Eagle’s results were viewed as flattered by a $161 million tariff refund, raising concerns about the quality and sustainability of apparel-sector earnings. Apparel retailer stock declines
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s COO sold 2,000 shares. Scott Lipesky sold stock worth approximately $293,640 at an average price of $146.82, reducing his position by 1.36%. The relatively small transaction is not necessarily a change in business outlook, but insider selling can add short-term investor caution. Abercrombie & Fitch COO stock sale

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on ANF shares. Zacks Research raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Barclays upped their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $114.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Weiss Ratings raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Citigroup cut Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $135.00 to $156.00 in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $160.00 price objective on Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $155.38.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ANF. Timbuktu Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Abercrombie & Fitch in the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 352 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 227 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its position 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 valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 120.3% in 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 94.4% in 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 during the last quarter.

Abercrombie & Fitch Company Profile

Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer that sells casual apparel, accessories and personal-care products through company-operated stores and digital channels. The company serves customers through its Abercrombie, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks brands, which target a range of consumers and lifestyles.

Abercrombie & Fitch offers products including jeans, tops, dresses, outerwear, intimates, sleepwear, swimwear, accessories and fragrances. Its brands operate through retail locations and e-commerce platforms, with sales across North America, Europe, Asia and other international markets.

Founded in 1892 as an outdoor-goods retailer in New York City, the company later developed into a youth-focused apparel retailer and has since broadened its brand portfolio and customer appeal.