AU · rank #16 · 2026-09-09
ANF
NYSE · $6.38B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.888 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$1.16 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.153 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $162.90 | +7.6% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +52.30% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 3.92 |
| Gross margin TTM | +63.7% |
| 52w high | $154.58 |
| Market cap (USD) | $6.38B |
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Summary
Abercrombie & Fitch is a global apparel retailer undergoing a multi-year turnaround driven by brand repositioning, disciplined pricing, and store optimization across its Abercrombie and Hollister concepts.
Rationale
Strong quant signals, including 12 analyst target raises and positive earnings revisions, are validated by a massive Q2 earnings beat and a significant lift in FY26 EPS guidance to $13.10–$13.60.
Material risks
- 1Near-term operating margins and EPS are heavily distorted by a non-recurring $120 million pre-tax IEEPA tariff refund, posing a sharp margin compression risk once this one-time tailwind rolls off.
- 2The company faces growth plateau risks if low-single-digit net sales growth fails to sustain its momentum against broader macroeconomic headwinds in highly cyclical consumer apparel spending.
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