Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Apr 25, 2026

Consumer CyclicalClosed

Research Idea

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Record Q3 fiscal 2025 results with 7% sales growth, strong Aerie performance, raised Q4 comps guidance to 8–9%, effective marketing strategies, operating leverage, and an 80% price surge over three weeks reflecting strong bullish momentum and operational execution.

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Idea window: 12/16/2025 – 12/23/2025Sector: Consumer Cyclical

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$85.23
Market Cap
$3.83B
1D Return
-1.57%
YTD Return
-32.29%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
7.7
P/B
2.8
P/S
0.7
EV/EBITDA
4.7
Div Yield
—

Fundamental Analysis

8.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Cash Flow • Efficient Capital Use • Leverage Watch ANF shows strong profitability, solid cash generation, and an inexpensive valuation, but meaningful leverage and high operating costs mean execution and margin discipline remain the key risks.

profitable
neutral

Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Support Holding • Fast Reversal • Resistance Overhead Support Level: $87 Resistance Level: $97 to $103 ANF surged sharply over the last month but reversed just as fast, leaving short-term momentum weak unless it holds support near $87 and reclaims the $97–$103 resistance zone.

ANF
momentum

Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Bullish Momentum • Valuation Debate • Mixed Fundamentals ANF is drawing bullish analyst and technical support, but ongoing volatility and mixed brand fundamentals keep its outlook balanced.

ANF
Retail
AI

AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

ANF should now be viewed less as a pure growth retailer and more as a strong cash-generating business with durable economics, but the stock's next rerating depends on whether the Abercrombie brand recovery can accelerate enough to offset slowing momentum, tariff pressure, and dependence on buybacks and Hollister-led growth.

CashFlow
ExecutionRisk
BrandTurnaround
AI summary updated 3 days ago

Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a specialty apparel retailer operating two reporting segments, Hollister and Abercrombie, that sells clothing, accessories and personal care items for men, women and children through a portfolio of consumer brands. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated roughly 729 retail locations across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other markets, and distributes products via its stores, e-commerce platforms and various wholesale, franchise and licensing arrangements. Founded in 1892, the company is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Dec 16Dec 23ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.
Record Q3 fiscal 2025 results with 7% sales growth, strong Aerie performance, raised Q4 comps guidance to 8–9%, effective marketing strategies, operating leverage, and an 80% price surge over three weeks reflecting strong bullish momentum and operational execution.
Closed+6.4%
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