{
  "id": 3852322,
  "title": "Abercrombie & Fitch shares soar after earnings beat and upgraded outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/abercrombie-fitch-shares-soar-after-earnings-beat-and-upgraded-outlook",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:39:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/abercrombie-fitch-shares-soar-earnings-123954107.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abercrombie & Fitch's (NYSE:ANF) stock surged over 11% in early trading after the apparel company exceeded analyst expectations in its second quarter earnings. Adjusted earnings per share climbed to $4.17 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98. Revenue also outpaced expectations, growing 5% year-over-year to $1.3 billion, versus the projected $1.25 billion. A significant $100 million in pre-tax IEEPA tariff refunds boosted the earnings by $1.75 per share. Operating margin reached 20%, more than double the initially forecasted 10%.\n\nThe company reported robust sales growth across all major regions. The Americas saw a 5% rise, while APAC led with a 19% surge. EMEA sales expanded by 2%. Both Abercrombie and Hollister brands saw record second-quarter sales, with Abercrombie up 8% and Hollister growing by 2%. Comparable sales remained flat.\n\nCEO Fran Horowitz emphasized the company's commitment to its customers, stating, \"We delivered record second quarter net sales and our 15th consecutive quarter of growth, reflecting our teams' continued focus on serving customers with compelling product, marketing, and experiences.\"\n\nLooking ahead, Abercrombie & Fitch anticipates third-quarter earnings between $2.90 and $3.20 per share, with the midpoint at $3.05, surpassing the current analyst consensus of $2.85. Net sales are expected to rise 5-6% for the quarter, indicating sustained growth momentum. The company has raised its annual earnings guidance to between $13.10 and $13.60 per share, a notable increase from the previous range of $10.20 to $11.00. This optimistic outlook came with an estimated 5% increase in full-year net sales. The combination of strong earnings and a substantial boost in annual guidance contributed to the sharp rise in Abercrombie & Fitch shares.",
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