Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) COO Sells $293,640.00 in Stock

Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) COO Scott Lipesky sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.82, for a total transaction of $293,640.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 145,534 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,367,301.88. This trade represents a 1.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch stock opened at $145.57 on Friday. Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a 12 month low of $65.45 and a 12 month high of $155.22. The stock has a market cap of $6.18 billion, a PE ratio of 12.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $113.21 and a 200-day simple moving average of $95.96.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.99 by $2.18. Abercrombie & Fitch had a return on equity of 33.52% and a net margin of 10.03%.The firm had revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.25 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.91 earnings per share. Abercrombie & Fitch’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.900-3.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.100-13.600 EPS. Analysts expect that Abercrombie & Fitch Company will post 11.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Abercrombie & Fitch News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded ANF to “strong buy,” providing a fresh positive catalyst for the stock after its strong rally. Zacks analyst upgrade coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several future earnings estimates and maintained a “Strong Buy” rating. FY2027 EPS was increased to $11.48 from $10.54, FY2028 EPS to $12.29 from $11.62, and FY2029 EPS to $13.21 from $12.24. The firm also lifted Q2 2029 EPS expectations to $3.02 from $2.50. Abercrombie & Fitch analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The retailer’s latest quarterly results showed strong earnings momentum: EPS of $4.17 substantially exceeded the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $1.27 billion and grew 4.8% year over year. Full-year EPS guidance remains $13.10–$13.60.
• Positive Sentiment: ANF recently established a new one-year high, reinforcing technical momentum and investor confidence following the earnings beat and analyst upgrades. Abercrombie & Fitch new one-year high
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analyst views remain cautious despite the bullish revisions. The broader analyst consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with a consensus price target of approximately $155.38, close to the stock’s recent trading range.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed a few estimates, including Q1 2028 EPS to $1.61 from $1.64 and Q1 2029 EPS to $1.72 from $1.76, signaling some potential near-term seasonality or margin pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: COO Scott Lipesky sold 2,000 shares for approximately $293,640. The sale reduced his holdings by 1.36%, a relatively small transaction but a modest negative sentiment signal. ANF COO stock sale
• Negative Sentiment: Weakness across several apparel retailers, including American Eagle, Macy’s and Zumiez, along with concerns about tariffs and consumer spending, may be limiting gains in the broader retail sector. Apparel retailer sector weakness

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently commented on the stock. BTIG Research boosted their price objective on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $120.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $118.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from $87.00 to $134.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $175.00 price target on shares of Abercrombie & Fitch in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on Abercrombie & Fitch from $114.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Abercrombie & Fitch has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $155.38.

Institutional Trading of Abercrombie & Fitch

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Timbuktu Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 181.6% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 322.0% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 120.3% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in Abercrombie & Fitch by 94.4% during the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 350 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 170 shares during the last quarter.

Abercrombie & Fitch Company Profile

Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer that sells casual apparel, accessories and personal-care products through company-operated stores and digital channels. The company serves customers through its Abercrombie, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks brands, which target a range of consumers and lifestyles.

Abercrombie & Fitch offers products including jeans, tops, dresses, outerwear, intimates, sleepwear, swimwear, accessories and fragrances. Its brands operate through retail locations and e-commerce platforms, with sales across North America, Europe, Asia and other international markets.

Founded in 1892 as an outdoor-goods retailer in New York City, the company later developed into a youth-focused apparel retailer and has since broadened its brand portfolio and customer appeal.