Abercrombie & Fitch reported second-quarter earnings per share of $4.17, surpassing analyst expectations by $2.19 and nearly doubling the consensus estimate of $1.98. Revenue for the period totaled $1.3 billion, exceeding the $1.25 billion forecast.
The company provided third-quarter guidance for EPS in the range of $2.90 to $3.20, above the analyst consensus of $2.85. For the full fiscal year 2026, Abercrombie & Fitch raised its EPS outlook to $13.10–$13.60, compared with the prior consensus of $10.73.
Shares of the retailer closed at $108.90, up 41.03% over the past three months and 14.20% year-over-year. Over the last 90 days, EPS estimates for the company saw no upward revisions and ten downward adjustments, according to InvestingPro data.
The earnings beat follows a period of volatility in retail performance metrics, with Abercrombie & Fitch positioning itself among firms benefiting from shifting consumer preferences and inventory management strategies.
