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Abercrombie (ANF) Posts Wider-than-Expected Q2 Loss

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) , a specialty retailer of premium, high-quality casual apparel, released second-quarter fiscal 2016 results. The company reported adjusted loss of 25 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 23 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company had reported adjusted loss per share of 12 cents.

Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2016 has remained stable over the last 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding the quarter under review, the company outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 99.3%.

Revenues: Abercrombie & Fitch’s net sales dipped 4% year over year to $783.2 million with a 4% decline in comparable sales. Net sales also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $788.6 million. Net sales fell 5% to $363.1 million for Abercrombie and 4% to $420.1 million for Hollister.

Key Events: During the quarter under review, the company opened 1 U.S. Hollister store, 2 international Hollister stores and 1 U.S. Abercrombie & Fitch store. During fiscal 2016, the company expects to open about 15 new outlets, comprising approximately 10 in international markets, mainly in China, and approximately 5 in the U.S.  The company also plans to open 6 new outlet stores, principally in the U.S.  The company also plans to shutter approximately 60 stores in the U.S.

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Zacks Rank: Currently, Abercrombie & Fitch carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) which is subject to change following the just released earnings results.

Stock Movement: Abercrombie & Fitch’s shares are down 12% during pre-market trading hours following the earnings release.

Check back later for our full write up on Abercrombie & Fitch’s earnings report!

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