Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 Sales Rise 5% to $1.67B, EPS Tops Estimate
Abercrombie & Fitch reported Q4 net sales of $1.67B, up 5%, with comparable sales rising 1% and EPS of $3.68 beating the $3.58 estimate. Fiscal 2025 net sales climbed 6% to $5.27B as the company repurchased 5.4M shares and forecast single-digit sales gains with double-digit margins in 2026.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Abercrombie & Fitch reported net sales of $1.67 billion in Q4, a 5% increase year-over-year. Comparable sales rose 1%, and net income per diluted share came in at $3.68, surpassing the company’s guidance range and analysts’ $3.58 consensus.
2. Fiscal 2025 Performance and Buybacks
For the full year, net sales increased 6% to $5.27 billion, with comparable sales up 3%. Operating cash flow of $619 million funded the repurchase of 5.4 million shares, representing 11% of outstanding shares at the beginning of the year.
3. 2026 Outlook and Strategic Priorities
The company projects single-digit net sales growth and aims to maintain double-digit operating margins in fiscal 2026. Management plans to invest in marketing, store expansions and digital capabilities while targeting EPS growth and a first-quarter margin around 7%.