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Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
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In the latest close session, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF - Free Report) was up +1.94% at $93.70. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.22%.
Shares of the teen clothing retailer witnessed a loss of 14.59% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 6.36%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.99%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Abercrombie & Fitch in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on March 4, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.56, reflecting a 0.28% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.67 billion, indicating a 5.31% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.79 per share and a revenue of $5.27 billion, demonstrating changes of -8.42% and +6.41%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Abercrombie & Fitch. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.69% decrease. Right now, Abercrombie & Fitch possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Abercrombie & Fitch is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.13. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.15.
The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 40, putting it in the top 17% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
In the latest close session, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF - Free Report) was up +1.94% at $93.70. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.22%.
Shares of the teen clothing retailer witnessed a loss of 14.59% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 6.36%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.99%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Abercrombie & Fitch in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on March 4, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.56, reflecting a 0.28% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.67 billion, indicating a 5.31% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.79 per share and a revenue of $5.27 billion, demonstrating changes of -8.42% and +6.41%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Abercrombie & Fitch. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.69% decrease. Right now, Abercrombie & Fitch possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Abercrombie & Fitch is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.13. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.15.
The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 40, putting it in the top 17% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.