Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for ANF Q1 Earnings

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note issued on Wednesday, March 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the apparel retailer will post earnings of $1.29 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.45. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Abercrombie & Fitch’s current full-year earnings is $10.62 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch’s Q2 2027 earnings at $2.50 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $4.03 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $10.43 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.41 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.02 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $4.21 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.33 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on ANF. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $102.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $160.00 to $149.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $115.00 to $95.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $118.80.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Up 3.4%

Shares of ANF opened at $88.89 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.43 and a beta of 1.17. Abercrombie & Fitch has a 52-week low of $65.40 and a 52-week high of $133.11. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $95.69 and a 200 day moving average price of $92.68.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The apparel retailer reported $3.68 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.56 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 36.36% and a net margin of 9.63%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.57 EPS. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.200-1.300 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 10.200-11.000 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Abercrombie & Fitch

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ANF. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% in 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 during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 322.0% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted 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 buying an additional 148 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the third quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 108.2% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 481 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the last quarter.

Insider Buying and Selling at Abercrombie & Fitch

In other news, CEO Fran Horowitz sold 29,769 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $2,976,900.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 308,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $30,850,300. This trade represents a 8.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders sold 350,000 shares of company stock valued at $34,661,358 over the last three months. 2.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Abercrombie & Fitch

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased full‑year and several quarterly EPS forecasts — FY2028 was raised to $11.33 from $10.00 and FY2027 was raised to $10.43 from $9.80, and multiple quarters (Q2/Q3/Q4 2027–2028) were also bumped, implying better medium‑term earnings power. Zacks Research Estimate Revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Notable quarter upgrades include Q4 2027 (to $4.03) and Q4 2028 (to $4.21), plus increases to Q2/Q3 2027–2028, which supports expectations of recurring seasonal strength and higher aggregate EPS. Zacks Quarterly Upgrades
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks kept a “Hold” rating on ANF and the consensus full‑year estimate cited remains near $10.62 — the firm’s upgrades adjust the path but did not convert to a buy/upgrade recommendation. Zacks Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed near‑term Q1 estimates: Q1 2027 was cut materially (from $1.45 to $1.29) and Q1 2028 was nudged down (from $1.42 to $1.41), signaling possible short‑term demand/seasonality pressure that could weigh on near‑term sentiment. Q1 Estimate Cuts

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.