AU · rank #19 · 2026-09-07
ANF
NYSE · $6.38B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.588 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$1.16 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.159 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $162.90 | +8.8% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +64.65% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 3.92 |
| Gross margin TTM | +63.7% |
| 52w high | $154.58 |
| Market cap (USD) | $6.38B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Abercrombie & Fitch is a global specialty retailer executing a brand turnaround and physical store optimization strategy across its core Abercrombie and Hollister banners [2].
Rationale
A dramatic Q2 2026 earnings surprise and substantial full-year guidance upgrade have driven 12 analyst target raises in the past month, validating the quantitative model's revision and upside signals [1].
Material risks
- 1Severe EPS and margin compression is highly likely once the transient, non-recurring $120 million IEEPA tariff refund benefit (representing over $2.00 in FY2026 EPS) rolls off [1].
- 2Growth momentum could plateau if baseline net sales growth remains capped in the low single digits and store remodeling programs fail to counteract macro-driven discretionary spending headwinds [1, 2].
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.