Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. Merchandise is distributed through a combination of company-owned retail stores and e-commerce platforms, complemented by wholesale partnerships and licensed locations. Digital initiatives and omni-channel capabilities have been central to its strategy as it navigates shifting consumer behaviors.

Abercrombie & Fitch maintains a presence across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, with flagship locations in key fashion capitals and a growing footprint in high-traffic shopping centers. The company’s international expansion is supported by regional distribution centers and local marketing teams, enabling tailored product assortments and promotional efforts in diverse markets.

Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, Abercrombie & Fitch is led by Chief Executive Officer Fran Horowitz, who has overseen brand repositioning and sustainability initiatives since 2017. The management team emphasizes product innovation, digital transformation and customer experience enhancements as pillars of long-term growth and value creation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $92.12 to $97.20
• 50-Day Range: $76.87 to $103.42
• 52-Week Range: $65.40 to $167.71
• Volume: 2.19 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.23 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.46 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.37
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $115.25
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Abercrombie & Fitch scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 146th out of 214 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Abercrombie & Fitch has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Abercrombie & Fitch has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.37%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Abercrombie & Fitch are expected to grow by 5.37% in the coming year, from $10.62 to $11.19 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Abercrombie & Fitch is 8.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Abercrombie & Fitch is 8.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 27.41.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Abercrombie & Fitch has a P/B Ratio of 3.41. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.53% of the float of Abercrombie & Fitch has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Abercrombie & Fitch has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Abercrombie & Fitch has recently increased by 2.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Abercrombie & Fitch does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Abercrombie & Fitch does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.36

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.53% of the float of Abercrombie & Fitch has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Abercrombie & Fitch has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Abercrombie & Fitch has recently increased by 2.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.32

News Sentiment

Abercrombie & Fitch has a news sentiment score of 0.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 1.02 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 71 news articles for Abercrombie & Fitch this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

12 people have searched for ANF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Abercrombie & Fitch to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Abercrombie & Fitch insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.29% of the stock of Abercrombie & Fitch is held by insiders.

ANF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ANF shares performed this year?

Abercrombie & Fitch's stock was trading at $149.47 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ANF shares have decreased by 37.4% and is now trading at $93.5460.

How were Abercrombie & Fitch's earnings last quarter?

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 27th. The apparel retailer reported $2.32 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.05. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Abercrombie & Fitch buying back stock?

Abercrombie & Fitch's Board of Directors initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, March 5th 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,300,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 29.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Abercrombie & Fitch have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Abercrombie & Fitch: Abercrombie & Fitch (Denmark) ApS, Abercrombie & Fitch Distribution Company, Abercrombie & Fitch Europe Holding GmbH in Liquidation, Abercrombie & Fitch Europe SAGL, Abercrombie & Fitch (France) SAS, Abercrombie & Fitch Holding B.V., Abercrombie & Fitch Holding Corporation, and more.

Who are Abercrombie & Fitch's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Abercrombie & Fitch include AQR Capital Management LLC (4.15%), State Street Corp (3.80%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.58%) and Jane Street Group LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Fran Horowitz, Scott D Lipesky, Terry Lee Burman, Kerrii B Anderson, Kristin A Scott, Helen Mccluskey, Gregory J Henchel, Samir Desai, Nigel Travis, James A Goldman, Suzanne M Coulter, Kenneth B Robinson, Sarah M Gallagher and Jay Rust.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Abercrombie & Fitch?

Shares of ANF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Abercrombie & Fitch own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Abercrombie & Fitch investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), GE Aerospace (GE) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/27/2025
• Today: 8/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - APP/SHOE
• Sub-Industry: Apparel Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ANF
• CIK: 1018840
• Web: www.abercrombie.com
• Phone: (614) 283-6500
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 31,500
• Year Founded: 1891

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Abercrombie & Fitch: $115.25
• High Price Target: $145.00
• Low Price Target: $84.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +23.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $10.57
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.85
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.81
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $566.22 million
• Net Margins: 10.61%
• Pretax Margin: 15.11%
• Return on Equity: 40.02%
• Return on Assets: 15.80%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.43
• Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.90
• Cash Flow: $14.62 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.40
• Book Value: $27.44 per share
• Price / Book: 3.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,640,000
• Free Float: 46,552,000
• Market Cap: $4.46 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.54