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Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
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Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $157.51, moving -4.06% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.37% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.38%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.83%.
Shares of the teen clothing retailer witnessed a gain of 16.1% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 6.26%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.29%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Abercrombie & Fitch in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on November 24, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.01, reflecting a 27.54% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.37 billion, up 5.86% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $11.42 per share and revenue of $5.52 billion, which would represent changes of +15.82% and +6.54%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch should also be noted by investors. 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.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Abercrombie & Fitch currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Abercrombie & Fitch is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 14.37. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.29, so one might conclude that Abercrombie & Fitch is trading at a discount comparatively.
Investors should also note that ANF has a PEG ratio of 1.44 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.36.
The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, which puts it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow ANF in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $157.51, moving -4.06% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.37% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.38%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.83%.
Shares of the teen clothing retailer witnessed a gain of 16.1% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 6.26%, and the S&P 500's loss of 2.29%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Abercrombie & Fitch in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on November 24, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.01, reflecting a 27.54% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.37 billion, up 5.86% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $11.42 per share and revenue of $5.52 billion, which would represent changes of +15.82% and +6.54%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Abercrombie & Fitch should also be noted by investors. 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.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Abercrombie & Fitch currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Abercrombie & Fitch is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 14.37. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.29, so one might conclude that Abercrombie & Fitch is trading at a discount comparatively.
Investors should also note that ANF has a PEG ratio of 1.44 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.36.
The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, which puts it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow ANF in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.