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Explore Abercrombie's (ANF) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.
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.
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 management's raised FY2025 revenue guidance, underscoring the somewhat durable demand for its brand offerings.
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.
ANF beats Q1 sales estimates on Hollister strength and global growth. Shares gain 14.7% as fiscal 2025 guidance improves.
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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.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) shares popped more than 22% after the clothing retailer posted record first quarter sales of $1.1 billion, led by growth in its Hollister brand. First quarter sales were up 8% from the year-ago quarter, as Hollister sales jumped 22% to approximately $549 million.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Mo Gupta - Investor Relations Fran Horowitz - Chief Executive Officer Robert Ball - Chief Financial Officer Scott Lipesky - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Corey Tarlowe - Jefferies Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Marni Shapiro - The Retail Tracker Alex Stratton - Morgan Stanley Mauricio Serna - UBS Rick Patel - Raymond James Janet Kloppenburg - JJK Research Associates, Inc. Operator Good day, and welcome to the Abercrombie & Fitch First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.