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Abercrombie Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Hollister Brand Up 19%
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Key Takeaways
Abercrombie posted Q2 EPS of $2.32 and sales of $1.21B, both topping estimates.
Hollister sales jumped 19% to $656.7M, while Abercrombie brand sales fell 5%.
ANF raised its FY25 sales growth outlook to 5-7%, citing strong brand momentum.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) posted second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Additionally, on a year-over-year basis, the company’s top line increased, but the bottom line declined.
Abercrombie’s earnings per share (EPS) of $2.32 in the fiscal second quarter declined 7.2% from $2.50 in the year-ago quarter. However, the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27.
Abercrombie & Fitch Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Net sales of $1.21 billion advanced 7% year over year on a reported basis and 6% on a constant-currency basis. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 billion. ANF’s comparable sales (comps) improved 3%. The top-line beat was driven by broad-based net sales growth across regions and exceptional growth at its Hollister brand.
Abercrombie & Fitch delivered another quarter of record results, marking its eleventh straight period of growth. Performance was led by Hollister, which achieved its strongest-ever second quarter, reflecting strong back-to-school and summer demand. Abercrombie brands faced a modest decline against exceptionally strong growth last year. The company improved profitability, supported by disciplined inventory management and strategic promotions, while also returning capital to its shareholders through ongoing share repurchases. Looking ahead, Abercrombie raised its full-year outlook, citing strong momentum and continued confidence in its global brands.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have lost 11.3% in the past three months against the industry's 0.6% growth.
ANF Stock's Price Performance
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Abercrombie’s Regional & Brand Sales Drive Growth
Sales in the Americas increased 8% year over year to $974.2 million, EMEA sales fell 1% to $197.2 million and APAC sales gained 12% to $37.1 million. Comps rose 5% in the Americas, fell 5% in EMEA and were up 1% in APAC regions.
Net sales fell 5% year over year to $551.9 million for the Abercrombie brand. Moreover, sales increased 19% to $656.7 million at Hollister. The Abercrombie brand contributed 45.7% to the total company sales, whereas Hollister contributed 54.3% to sales. Comps fell 11% for Abercrombie and grew 19% for Hollister in the quarter.
Our model predicted sales growth of 2.2% for the Abercrombie brand and 6.1% for Hollister. We estimated sales to increase 4% in the Americas, 3.4% in EMEA and 9.5% in APAC.
ANF’s Quarterly Performance: Margins & Expenses
Abercrombie’s gross margin of 62.6% in the fiscal second quarter contracted 230 basis points (bps) year over year.
Selling expenses were $375.4 million, which fell 1.9% year over year. As a percentage of sales, selling expenses contracted 260 bps to 31.1%. General and administrative costs fell 1.6% to $175.3 million, while the metric, as a percentage of sales, decreased 120 bps to 14.5%.
The company reported an operating income of $206.7 million, up 17.7% from $175.6 million in the year-ago period. It registered an operating margin of 17.1%, up 160 bps from 15.5% in the year-ago quarter.
ANF’s Financial Health Looks Stable
Abercrombie ended the fiscal second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $572.7 million, no net long-term borrowings and stockholders’ equity of $1.3 billion, excluding non-controlling interests.
The company had a liquidity of $1 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter, which included cash and equivalents. Net cash provided by operating activities was $113 million as of Aug. 2, 2025.
In the second quarter of 2025, the company repurchased about 0.6 million shares for roughly $50 million. Year to date through Aug. 2, 2025, a total of 3.2 million shares were bought back for $250 million, reducing shares outstanding by 7% before the effect of stock compensation vesting. ANF still has $1.05 billion available under the repurchase program authorized in March 2025.
Abercrombie’s Q3 & FY25 Outlook
Abercrombie & Fitch increases its full-year net sales outlook, with profitability updated to reflect the current $90 million estimated tariff cost impact. For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, net sales are projected to rise 5-7% from the $1.21 billion recorded in the year-ago period. The operating margin for the quarter is expected to be 11-12%. It expects EPS to be in the band of $2.05-$2.25, lower than the $2.50 reported in the year-ago quarter. The effective tax rate is expected to be about 31%. The outlook incorporates share repurchases of at least $50 million and diluted weighted average shares of around 48 million.
For fiscal 2025, the company expects year-over-year sales growth in the range of 5-7% compared with 3-6% growth expected earlier. This upside is likely to be backed by growth across regions and brands. ANF anticipates an operating margin in the band of 13-13.5%, up from the previous guidance of 12.5-13.5%.
For fiscal 2025, management envisions weighted average shares of around $49 million, which reflects the impacts of 2025 share repurchases of $400 million. Combined with the tax rate, ANF predicts EPS to be in the bracket of $10-$10.50 compared with the $9.5-$10.40 guided earlier.
Abercrombie anticipates an effective tax rate of around 30% for fiscal 2025. Capital expenditure is estimated to be $225 million for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2025, Abercrombie plans 60 store openings, together with 40 remodels and rightsizes, and 20 closures.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi’s current fiscal-year earnings indicates growth of 4% from the year-ago actual. LEVI delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 25.9%.
Wolverine is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and distribution of a wide variety of casual as well as active apparel and footwear. It currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Wolverine’s current financial-year earnings and sales indicates growth of 43.9% and 6.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. WWW delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 39.1%.
Torrid Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Torrid Holdings’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates a decrease of 5.6% and 6.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels. CURV delivered a trailing negative four-quarter average earnings surprise of 10.5%.
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Abercrombie Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Hollister Brand Up 19%
Key Takeaways
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) posted second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Additionally, on a year-over-year basis, the company’s top line increased, but the bottom line declined.
Abercrombie’s earnings per share (EPS) of $2.32 in the fiscal second quarter declined 7.2% from $2.50 in the year-ago quarter. However, the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27.
Abercrombie & Fitch Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Net sales of $1.21 billion advanced 7% year over year on a reported basis and 6% on a constant-currency basis. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 billion. ANF’s comparable sales (comps) improved 3%. The top-line beat was driven by broad-based net sales growth across regions and exceptional growth at its Hollister brand.
Abercrombie & Fitch delivered another quarter of record results, marking its eleventh straight period of growth. Performance was led by Hollister, which achieved its strongest-ever second quarter, reflecting strong back-to-school and summer demand. Abercrombie brands faced a modest decline against exceptionally strong growth last year. The company improved profitability, supported by disciplined inventory management and strategic promotions, while also returning capital to its shareholders through ongoing share repurchases. Looking ahead, Abercrombie raised its full-year outlook, citing strong momentum and continued confidence in its global brands.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have lost 11.3% in the past three months against the industry's 0.6% growth.
ANF Stock's Price Performance
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Abercrombie’s Regional & Brand Sales Drive Growth
Sales in the Americas increased 8% year over year to $974.2 million, EMEA sales fell 1% to $197.2 million and APAC sales gained 12% to $37.1 million. Comps rose 5% in the Americas, fell 5% in EMEA and were up 1% in APAC regions.
Net sales fell 5% year over year to $551.9 million for the Abercrombie brand. Moreover, sales increased 19% to $656.7 million at Hollister. The Abercrombie brand contributed 45.7% to the total company sales, whereas Hollister contributed 54.3% to sales. Comps fell 11% for Abercrombie and grew 19% for Hollister in the quarter.
Our model predicted sales growth of 2.2% for the Abercrombie brand and 6.1% for Hollister. We estimated sales to increase 4% in the Americas, 3.4% in EMEA and 9.5% in APAC.
ANF’s Quarterly Performance: Margins & Expenses
Abercrombie’s gross margin of 62.6% in the fiscal second quarter contracted 230 basis points (bps) year over year.
Selling expenses were $375.4 million, which fell 1.9% year over year. As a percentage of sales, selling expenses contracted 260 bps to 31.1%. General and administrative costs fell 1.6% to $175.3 million, while the metric, as a percentage of sales, decreased 120 bps to 14.5%.
The company reported an operating income of $206.7 million, up 17.7% from $175.6 million in the year-ago period. It registered an operating margin of 17.1%, up 160 bps from 15.5% in the year-ago quarter.
ANF’s Financial Health Looks Stable
Abercrombie ended the fiscal second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $572.7 million, no net long-term borrowings and stockholders’ equity of $1.3 billion, excluding non-controlling interests.
The company had a liquidity of $1 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter, which included cash and equivalents. Net cash provided by operating activities was $113 million as of Aug. 2, 2025.
In the second quarter of 2025, the company repurchased about 0.6 million shares for roughly $50 million. Year to date through Aug. 2, 2025, a total of 3.2 million shares were bought back for $250 million, reducing shares outstanding by 7% before the effect of stock compensation vesting. ANF still has $1.05 billion available under the repurchase program authorized in March 2025.
Abercrombie’s Q3 & FY25 Outlook
Abercrombie & Fitch increases its full-year net sales outlook, with profitability updated to reflect the current $90 million estimated tariff cost impact. For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, net sales are projected to rise 5-7% from the $1.21 billion recorded in the year-ago period. The operating margin for the quarter is expected to be 11-12%. It expects EPS to be in the band of $2.05-$2.25, lower than the $2.50 reported in the year-ago quarter. The effective tax rate is expected to be about 31%. The outlook incorporates share repurchases of at least $50 million and diluted weighted average shares of around 48 million.
For fiscal 2025, the company expects year-over-year sales growth in the range of 5-7% compared with 3-6% growth expected earlier. This upside is likely to be backed by growth across regions and brands. ANF anticipates an operating margin in the band of 13-13.5%, up from the previous guidance of 12.5-13.5%.
For fiscal 2025, management envisions weighted average shares of around $49 million, which reflects the impacts of 2025 share repurchases of $400 million. Combined with the tax rate, ANF predicts EPS to be in the bracket of $10-$10.50 compared with the $9.5-$10.40 guided earlier.
Abercrombie anticipates an effective tax rate of around 30% for fiscal 2025. Capital expenditure is estimated to be $225 million for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2025, Abercrombie plans 60 store openings, together with 40 remodels and rightsizes, and 20 closures.
Key Picks
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Levi designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children. It flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Levi’s current fiscal-year earnings indicates growth of 4% from the year-ago actual. LEVI delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 25.9%.
Wolverine is engaged in the designing, manufacturing and distribution of a wide variety of casual as well as active apparel and footwear. It currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Wolverine’s current financial-year earnings and sales indicates growth of 43.9% and 6.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. WWW delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 39.1%.
Torrid Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Torrid Holdings’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates a decrease of 5.6% and 6.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels. CURV delivered a trailing negative four-quarter average earnings surprise of 10.5%.