Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A Stock News

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday reviewed recent earnings from teen-focused apparel makers Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters. While he was more optimistic about Abercrombie, he was generally cautious on the group.

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF -3.36%) are trading higher this week. The company's stock jumped 9.7% as of 2:15 p.m.

ANF's impacted FQ1'25 sales in the Americas region has occurred as expected, attributed to the reduced consumer spending trends, worsened by the tougher YoY comparison. This is on top of the ongoing/ future bottom-line impacts arising from the inventory clearance and trade war, as the management expects a cost impact of $50M. Even so, Hollister's robust Hollister sales cadence has triggered the...

Abercrombie & Fitch's (NYSE: ANF) Q1 results surpassed expectations on May 28, resulting in a 15% increase in shares. After the market opened on May 29, the stock retreated to $83, remaining 44% below its year-to-date peak and lagging behind the S&P 500's 0.6% increase.

ANF shares have dropped ~62%, cushioning further downside but facing significant macroeconomic risks. Ongoing tariff issues and inflation threaten to raise costs and depress consumer demand, especially among ANF's core lower/mid-income customers. The company's reliance on Asian supply chains increases vulnerability to unresolved trade tensions and tariff impacts.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported a solid start to FY2025. Hollister's surge in brand relevance drove great revenue growth. The brand's resurfacing even caused a sales guidance raise. The Abercrombie brand's sales cooled off slightly, but the brand remains healthy. Tariff expenses have created an expected headwind in Abercrombie & Fitch's profitability, reflected in the updated FY2025 guidance.

Hollister posted impressive 22% YoY growth, while Abercrombie & Fitch Co. saw nuanced declines amid tougher comps and macro headwinds. Tariffs and higher inventory costs are pressuring margins, with a $70M impact expected on FY25 profitability, mostly in gross margins. Despite headwinds, management raised revenue guidance and is executing a robust $400M buyback program, nearly matching net income.

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF 13.93%) are flying higher on Wednesday. The company's stock had gained 15% as of 2:36 p.m.