Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) reported mixed first-quarter results, with earnings per share surpassing estimates while revenue fell short—and a cautious outlook weighed on the stock.
Q1 Results at a Glance
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Adjusted EPS: $1.59 vs. $1.33 estimate (+$0.26)
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Revenue: $1.06 B vs. $1.08 B consensus (–1.9% YoY)
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Same-Store Sales: Declined mid-single digits, reflecting ongoing retail pressures
Despite the revenue miss, EPS strength stemmed from tighter cost controls and markup management. For a history of how ANF shares reacted to past earnings surprises, see the Earnings Historical API, which charts EPS beats and corresponding stock moves.
Guidance Paints a Hazy Outlook
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Q2 2026 EPS: $2.10–$2.30 vs. $2.47 consensus
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FY 2026 EPS: $9.50–$10.50 vs. $10.28 consensus
The downward revision signals management’s caution on consumer spending and inventory risk. With 0 positive and 7 negative EPS revisions over the past 90 days, Street expectations have already been tempered.
Valuation and Market Reaction
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Closing Price: $77.15
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3-Month Return: –25.1%
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12-Month Return: –59.3%
Shares slid on the guidance miss, leaving ANF trading at a steep discount to peers. To compare Abercrombie’s forward P/E to other apparel retailers, pull real-time multiples via the Ratios (TTM) API, highlighting relative valuation gaps.
