The earnings call presented a mixed picture with strong sales growth and performance from Hollister, but challenges for the Abercrombie brand and pressures on gross margins due to tariffs and increased inventory costs. The company remains optimistic about future growth and has shown resilience with strategic investments and shareholder returns.

Company Guidance

During the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. first quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, the company reported net sales of $1.1 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year and exceeding the expected range of 4% to 6%. Earnings per share for the quarter came in at $1.59, surpassing prior guidance from March. The company returned $200 million to shareholders through share repurchases, amounting to 5% of the outstanding shares at the start of the year. Regionally, net sales grew by 7% in the Americas, 12% in EMEA, and 5% in APAC. The Hollister brand notably achieved a 22% increase in net sales, while Abercrombie brands saw a 4% decline. Operating margin for the quarter was 9.3%, and the company ended with inventory at cost up 21%, including a 6% increase in inventory units. For the full year, Abercrombie & Fitch expects net sales growth between 3% to 6%, with a projected operating margin of 12.5% to 13.5%, and anticipated earnings per share ranging from $9.50 to $10.50.

Record Net Sales

The company delivered record net sales of $1.1 billion, representing an 8% growth from last year.

Hollister Performance

Hollister led the way with a 22% net sales growth, marking the brand's eighth consecutive quarter of growth.

Regional Growth

Net sales grew across all regions: Americas by 7%, EMEA by 12%, and APAC by 5%.

Shareholder Returns

The company returned $200 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Positive Traffic Trends

Both Hollister and Abercrombie brands experienced strong cross-channel traffic, contributing to growth.

Abercrombie Fitch (ANF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ANF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 25, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.29 / -	2.5	―	―	―
Aug 27, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.31 / 2.32	2.5	-7.20% (-0.18)
May 28, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.36 / 1.59	2.14	-25.70% (-0.55)
Mar 05, 2025	2024 (Q4)	3.54 / 3.57	2.97	20.20% (+0.60)
Nov 26, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.38 / 2.50	1.83	36.61% (+0.67)
Aug 28, 2024	2024 (Q2)	2.22 / 2.50	1.1	127.27% (+1.40)
May 29, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.76 / 2.14	0.39	448.72% (+1.75)
Mar 06, 2024	2023 (Q4)	2.83 / 2.97	0.81	266.67% (+2.16)
Nov 21, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.20 / 1.83	0.01	18200.00% (+1.82)
Aug 23, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.17 / 1.10	-0.3	466.67% (+1.40)

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ANF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 27, 2025	$96.74	$95.36	-1.43%
May 28, 2025	$77.15	$88.47	+14.67%
Mar 05, 2025	$96.11	$87.23	-9.24%
Nov 26, 2024	$154.50	$146.62	-5.10%

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