Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts 5.3% Q4 Revenue Growth with Mixed EPS Guidance
Abercrombie & Fitch will report Q4 results Wednesday, expecting 5.3% revenue growth after last quarter’s $1.29B (+6.8%) and mixed EPS guidance. Peers saw Urban Outfitters +10.1% and Boot Barn +16% revenue, while ANF shares are down 4.1% vs a $123.44 target.
1. Q4 Earnings Preview
Abercrombie & Fitch will report Q4 results Wednesday before markets open, with analysts projecting 5.3% year-on-year revenue growth after its previous quarter’s solid performance. Investors will closely monitor EPS guidance following mixed signals in past forecasts.
2. Last Quarter Results
In Q3, the company generated $1.29 billion in revenue, up 6.8% year on year, and issued full-year EPS guidance above consensus while next-quarter EPS guidance slightly missed analyst forecasts.
3. Peer Performance
Peer apparel retailers posted stronger momentum, with Urban Outfitters delivering 10.1% revenue growth and Boot Barn recording a 16% increase in their latest quarter. Both peers saw share gains post-results, underscoring competitive pressures on ANF.
4. Share Performance and Outlook
ANF shares have declined 4.1% over the past month, trading well below the $123.44 average analyst price target versus its $97.32 share price. The outlook remains clouded by potential trade policy changes and corporate tax discussions that could curb consumer demand.