Argus upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch stock rating on strong sales momentum

Argus upgraded Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) stock rating to Buy from Hold, citing strong sales momentum. The company's recent quarterly performance showed record overall sales for the second quarter, with both Abercrombie and Hollister brands experiencing growth. Abercrombie & Fitch's revenue reached $5.34 billion over the past year, boasting a gross profit margin of 63.67%.

Analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, with 10 analysts providing positive outlooks. Management raised guidance for both revenue and margins following the quarter. The stock, currently trading at $148.42, shows a 127% increase from its 52-week low and is considered undervalued relative to its Fair Value.

Abercrombie & Fitch reported second-quarter earnings significantly exceeding Wall Street expectations, with earnings of $4.17 per share on revenue of $1.3 billion. This strong performance was attributed to robust demand at both brands and a substantial tariff refund that improved margins. BTIG and UBS have also raised their price targets for Abercrombie & Fitch shares, further highlighting the company's emergence as a leader in specialty retail.