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Abercrombie Fitch (DE:AFT)
XETRA:AFT
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 03, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.17Last Year’s EPS
1.37Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple clear achievements: record full-year and Q4 sales, strong Hollister momentum, meaningful digital penetration (44% of sales) and robust cash generation and buybacks. However, material near-term headwinds were emphasized — most notably tariffs, an ERP-related short-term operational disruption, a decline in Abercrombie’s full-year comps, and an APAC strategic review. Management presented a constructive plan to mitigate tariff impact, modest AUR increases, continued store and digital investments, and a commitment to shareholder returns, but acknowledged tangible margin and execution risks in the near term.Company Guidance
Record Annual and Quarterly Net Sales
Fiscal 2025 net sales reached a record ~$5.27 billion (management: $5.3B), up ~6% year-over-year; fourth quarter net sales were $1.67 billion, up 5% versus prior year.
Strong Brand and Channel Performance (Hollister Leadership)
Hollister delivered exceptional performance: fiscal 2025 net sales +15% and comparable sales +13% (management), and the brand produced its eleventh consecutive quarter of net sales growth; digital continued to scale, representing 44% of total sales.
Balanced Regional Growth
Fiscal 2025 growth was balanced across regions: Americas +7%, EMEA +6%, APAC +5%; Q4 regional net sales growth was Americas +5%, EMEA +8%, APAC +9% (Q4 comparable: Americas +2%, EMEA -3%, APAC ~flat).
Profitability and Cash Generation
Fourth quarter operating margin was 14.1% with operating income of $236 million; full-year operating margin around 12.5% (adjusted) with operating income $661 million. Management reported strong operating cash flow (~$600–$619 million) and free cash flow of $378 million.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Returned $450 million to shareholders via share repurchases in 2025 (5.4M shares, ~11% of shares outstanding as of start of year); company expects to target ~$450 million of repurchases in 2026 as primary use of free cash flow.
Inventory Discipline and Read & React Model
Read & React inventory model enabled demand chasing while keeping inventories tightly controlled: year-end inventory at cost up ~5% (units up ~5%, ~3 points related to tariffs); units up mid-single-digits overall, supporting healthy AURs.
DE:AFT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
DE:AFT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 25, 2025 | €57.13 | €74.29 | +30.04% |
Aug 27, 2025 | €85.19 | €85.20 | +0.01% |
May 28, 2025 | €67.53 | €67.50 | -0.04% |
Mar 05, 2025 | €91.50 | €90.56 | -1.03% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Abercrombie Fitch (DE:AFT) report earnings?
Abercrombie Fitch (DE:AFT) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 03, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Abercrombie Fitch (DE:AFT) earnings time?
Abercrombie Fitch (DE:AFT) earnings time is at Jun 03, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Abercrombie Fitch stock?
The P/E ratio of Abercrombie Fitch is N/A.
What is DE:AFT EPS forecast?
DE:AFT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.17.
