Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A (ANF)

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) stock has experienced volatility and a significant decline in the past six months. As of October 22, 2025, the share price was $68.39, a 53.73% decline from October 23, 2024. Key events include JPMorgan Chase maintaining a "Neutral" rating but lowering its price target, JPMorgan downgrading ANF's rating from "Overweight" to "Neutral", BTIG initiating coverage with a "Buy" rating, Telsey Advisory Group maintaining an "Outperform" rating, and the company announcing a new share repurchase authorization of up to $1.3 billion. The Q2 2024 earnings report led to an initial fall in shares despite reporting record net sales and operating profit.

Demand for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. products exhibits seasonality, with spikes tied to summer collections, promotional activities, and holiday shopping cycles. The company typically experiences strong demand during the holiday season, leading to increased sales forecasts. The company also adjusts its inventory to align with seasonal trends.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) is a global, digitally-led omnichannel retailer offering apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and children through brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and YPB. The company sells products through company-owned stores, digital channels, and third-party arrangements, targeting customers in their early 20s to mid-40s.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates globally across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. As of Q4 2024, the company operated over 780 stores worldwide and has international franchise stores, primarily in the Americas and EMEA regions. The company has home offices in Columbus, London, and Shanghai.

Abercrombie & Fitch has been recognized for an operational turnaround and brand revival, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and digital engagement. The company has garnered positive attention through innovative product launches and fashion partnerships, including with the NFL. The brand's repositioning towards Gen Z and a focus on individuality and style has been instrumental in turning around its reputation. The company has also collaborated with the Rainforest Action Network to implement a new policy on sourcing wood-based fabrics sustainably.

Approximately 82.81% of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s shares are held by institutional investors, including BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, and Fmr Llc. BlackRock Inc. holds 13.30% of shares, Vanguard Group Inc. holds 10.16%, and Fmr LLC holds 6.97%. Individual investors hold 2.15% of shares, with Michael S. Jeffries being the largest individual shareholder, owning 1.72% of the company.