Zacks Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for ANF

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2027 EPS estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, March 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the apparel retailer will earn $1.29 per share for the quarter, down from their previous 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.

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on ANF. Citigroup raised Abercrombie & Fitch from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $90.00 to $135.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Abercrombie & Fitch from $135.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $78.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Barclays dropped their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $115.00 to $95.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Abercrombie & Fitch from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, March 8th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $118.80.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Performance

Shares of ANF stock opened at $87.82 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.33 and a beta of 1.17. Abercrombie & Fitch has a one year low of $65.40 and a one year high of $133.11. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $94.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $92.64.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The apparel retailer reported $3.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.56 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $1.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.67 billion. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 9.63% and a return on equity of 36.36%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $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.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Abercrombie & Fitch news, CEO Fran Horowitz sold 29,769 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 308,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $30,850,300. The trade was a 8.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 350,000 shares of company stock valued at $34,661,358. Company insiders own 2.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ANF. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 352 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 227 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 322.0% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in Abercrombie & Fitch by 120.3% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. acquired a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch during the 3rd quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 108.2% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 481 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 250 shares during the period.

Key Stories Impacting Abercrombie & Fitch

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks bumped multiple mid‑ and long‑term EPS forecasts (Q2/Q3/Q4 lifts and FY2027–FY2029 increases, e.g., FY2028 to $11.33 and FY2029 to $12.25), signaling improved profit expectations that can support higher valuation over time. Is Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating despite the estimate revisions; commentary pieces also revisit valuation and broker views rather than signaling a clear buy/sell catalyst, so sentiment is mixed rather than decisively bullish. Abercrombie (ANF) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed near‑term quarterly estimates (notably Q1 2027 from $1.45 to $1.29 and a slight cut to Q1 2028), which can pressure the stock in the short run as investors reprice nearer‑term growth risk. The unchanged Hold rating amplifies that restraint. MarketBeat ANF coverage

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.