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Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) keeps 2026 outlook after record Q1 sales

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported record first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.1 billion, up 2% from the prior year and marking its 14th consecutive quarter of growth. Growth was led by the Americas segment, up 3%, and APAC, up 24%, partially offset by a 10% decline in EMEA.

Operating income was $89 million with an operating margin of 8.0%, down from 9.3% a year ago, and diluted earnings per share were $1.47 versus $1.59 last year. The company repurchased $105 million of shares, about 3% of shares outstanding at the beginning of the year, and ended the quarter with roughly $1.0 billion in liquidity.

The company maintained its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting net sales growth of 3% to 5%, operating margin of 12.0% to 12.5%, and net income per diluted share of $10.20 to $11.00, along with approximately $450 million of share repurchases.

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Insights

Solid top-line and strong guidance, but margins and EPS softened versus last year.

Abercrombie & Fitch delivered record Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.11B, up 2%, with growth driven by the Americas and APAC. EMEA sales declined 10%, reflecting softer demand amid regional conflict, especially for Hollister, which weighed on overall performance.

Profitability moderated: operating income fell to $88.8M and operating margin dropped from 9.3% to 8.0%. Diluted EPS decreased from $1.59 to $1.47, while EBITDA declined from $140.1M to $131.1M. The company still generated $44.3M of operating cash flow.

Management maintained a robust full-year outlook for fiscal 2026, targeting net sales growth of 3–5%, operating margin of 12.0–12.5% and EPS of $10.20–$11.00. They plan around $450M of share repurchases for the year, after already repurchasing $105M (1.2 million shares) in Q1.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 net sales $1,113,821,000 Thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026; up 2% year over year
Q1 2026 operating margin 8.0% Operating income as a percent of net sales; 9.3% last year
Q1 2026 diluted EPS $1.47 Net income per diluted share vs. $1.59 in Q1 2025
Share repurchases Q1 2026 $105 million (1.2 million shares) First quarter 2026; 3% reduction in shares outstanding
Cash and equivalents $594 million As of May 2, 2026
Total liquidity Approximately $1.0 billion Cash and equivalents plus ABL borrowing available as of May 2, 2026
FY 2026 net sales growth outlook 3% to 5% Current full-year fiscal 2026 guidance
FY 2026 EPS outlook $10.20 to $11.00 Net income per diluted share guidance for fiscal 2026
operating margin financial
"Operating margin as a percent of sales of 8.0% as compared to 9.3% last year."
Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.
comparable sales financial
"Net sales of $1.1 billion, up 2% as compared to last year, with comparable sales of (1)%."
"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.
asset-based revolving credit facility financial
"Borrowing capacity of $500 million under the senior-secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”)."
A loan arrangement where a lender agrees to make funds available up to a set limit that a borrower can draw, repay, and draw again, with the amount available tied to the value of specific assets (like inventory, receivables, or equipment) pledged as collateral. It matters to investors because it provides flexible working capital while limiting risk exposure: the company can fund growth or cover shortfalls quickly, but borrowing capacity can shrink if asset values fall.
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA (1) | $ | 131,101 | | | 11.8 | % | $ | 140,109 | | | 12.8 | %"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act regulatory
"tariffs imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”)."
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non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This document includes certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States."
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Revenue $1,113,821,000 +2% year over year
Operating margin 8.0% down from 9.3% in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $1.47 down $0.12 from $1.59 in Q1 2025
EBITDA $131,101,000 down from $140,109,000 in Q1 2025
Guidance

For fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales growth of 3% to 5%, operating margin of 12.0% to 12.5%, net income per diluted share of $10.20 to $11.00, and around $450 million of share repurchases. For Q2 2026, it expects 2% to 4% sales growth and EPS of $1.80 to $2.00.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-1210731-1469076
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6301 Fitch PathNew AlbanyOhio43054
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614)283-6500


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueANFNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
                                        Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 27, 2026, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the “Company”) issued a news release (the “Release”) reporting the Company’s unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. A copy of the Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including the accompanying Release, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) through (c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.Description
99.1
News release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on May 27, 2026
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SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Dated: May 27, 2026
By:/s/ Robert J. Ball
Robert J. Ball
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS

Record first quarter net sales of $1.1 billion, up 2% from last year, 14th consecutive quarter of growth
Net sales growth led by Americas up 3%, APAC up 24%, partially offset by 10% decline in EMEA
Brand performance led by Abercrombie brands growth of 3%, with Hollister brands flat
Operating margin of 8.0%, with earnings per diluted share of $1.47 exceeding outlook range
$105 million in shares repurchased in the quarter; 3% of shares outstanding at beginning of the year
Maintains full-year outlook to net sales growth of 3% to 5%, net income per diluted share of $10.20 to $11.00, share repurchases of around $450 million
Second quarter outlook of net sales growth of 2% to 4%, net income per diluted share of $1.80 to $2.00, at least $150 million in share repurchases

New Albany, Ohio, May 27, 2026: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today announced results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. These compare to results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025. Descriptions of the use of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures accompany this release.

Fran Horowitz, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered record first quarter net sales and our 14th consecutive quarter of growth, reflecting our teams’ consistent execution for our customers amid a dynamic global environment. Results were driven by continued growth in the Americas, led by Abercrombie Brands, along with strong growth in APAC. In EMEA, demand softened as the Middle East conflict ramped up, particularly impacting Hollister Brands, and we are proactively managing inventory and marketing to support the region. Our bottom-line results reflect discipline and consistency, with both operating margin and earnings per diluted share exceeding our outlook. We continued to invest in stores and marketing to strengthen our brands and customer experiences, while also returning $105 million to shareholders through share repurchases, supported by our strong balance sheet.

On our first-quarter progress, we are maintaining our full-year sales and operating margin outlook. With our customer at the center of everything we do and a strong foundation in place, we remain on offense across product and marketing and are confident in our path to deliver full-year net sales growth across brands, double-digit operating margins, strong cash flow and earnings per share growth to create long-term value for shareholders.”

Details related to reported net income per diluted share and adjusted net income per diluted share for the first quarter are as follows:
20262025
GAAP$1.47 $1.59 
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates (1)
— 0.11 
Adjusted non-GAAP constant currency$1.47 $1.70 
(1)The estimated impact from foreign currency is calculated by applying current period exchange rates to prior year results using a 26% tax rate.

A summary of results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026 as compared to the first quarter ended May 3, 2025:
Net sales of $1.1 billion, up 2% as compared to last year, with comparable sales of (1)%.
Operating income of $89 million as compared to operating income last year of $102 million.
Operating margin as a percent of sales of 8.0% as compared to 9.3% last year.
Net income per diluted share of $1.47 as compared to net income per diluted share last year of $1.59.

Net Sales
Net sales by segment and brand for the first quarter are as follows:
(in thousands)202620251 YR % Change
Comparable sales (2)
Net sales by segment: (1)
 Americas (3)
$899,944 $874,804 3%1%
EMEA (4)
167,373 185,036 (10)%(11)%
APAC (5)
46,504 37,471 24%15%
Total company$1,113,821 $1,097,311 2%(1)%
202620251 YR % Change
Comparable sales (2)
Net sales by brand family:
Abercrombie
$564,719 $547,947 3%—%
Hollister
549,102 549,364 —%(2)%
Total company$1,113,821 $1,097,311 2%(1)%
(1)    Net sales by segment are presented by attributing revenues to a physical store location or geographical region that fulfills the order.
(2)    Comparable sales are calculated on a constant currency basis. Refer to "REPORTING AND USE OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP MEASURES," for further discussion.
(3)    The Americas segment includes the results of operations in North America and South America.
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(4)    The EMEA segment includes the results of operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
(5)    The APAC segment includes the results of operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania.

Financial Position and Liquidity
As of May 2, 2026 the company had:
Cash and equivalents of $594 million compared to $760 million and $511 million as of January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively.
Marketable securities of $25 million compared to $25 million and $97 million as of January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively.
Inventories of $533 million compared to $601 million and $542 million as of January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively.
Borrowing capacity of $500 million under the senior-secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) with net borrowing available of $450 million after minimum excess availability requirement.
Liquidity comprised of cash and equivalents and borrowing available under the ABL Facility, of approximately $1.0 billion as of May 2, 2026. This compares to liquidity of $1.2 billion and $0.9 billion as of January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively.

Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
Details related to the company’s cash flows for the year-to-date period ended May 2, 2026 are as follows:
Net cash provided by operating activities of $44 million.
Net cash used for investing activities of $61 million, primarily reflecting capital expenditures.
Net cash used for financing activities of $148 million, primarily reflecting share repurchases.

During the first quarter of 2026, the company repurchased 1.2 million shares for approximately $105 million, representing a 3% reduction in shares outstanding from the beginning of the year. The company has $745 million remaining on the share repurchase authorization established in March 2025.

Depreciation and amortization was $42 million for the year-to-date period ended May 2, 2026.
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Fiscal 2026 Outlook
The following outlook replaces all previous full year guidance. For fiscal 2026, the company now expects:
Current Full Year Outlook
Previous Full Year Outlook (1)
Net sales
Growth In The Range of 3% to 5%
Growth In The Range of 3% to 5%
Year-over-year tariff impact (bps) (2)
Unfavorability of around 20 bps
Unfavorability of around 70 bps
Operating margin
In The Range of 12.0% to 12.5%
In The Range of 12.0% to 12.5%
Effective tax rate (3)
Around 30%
Around 29%
Net income per diluted share (4) (5)
In The Range of $10.20 to $11.00
In The Range of $10.20 to $11.00
Share repurchases (5)
Around $450 million
Around $450 million
Diluted weighted average shares (4) (5)
Around 44 million
Around 45 million
Capital expenditures
Around $225 million
In The Range of $200 to $250 million
Real estate activity (6)
(all approximate)
~30 Net Store Openings
~30 Net Store Openings
50 Openings, 20 Closures
55 Openings, 25 Closures
80 Remodels and Right-Sizes
70 Remodels and Right-Sizes
Second Quarter Outlook
Net sales
Growth In The Range of 2% to 4%
Year-over-year tariff impact (bps) (2)
Unfavorability of around 120 bps
Operating margin
Around 10%
Effective tax rate (3)
Around 32%
Net income per diluted share (4) (5)
In The Range of $1.80 to $2.00
Share repurchases (5)
At least $150 million
Diluted weighted average shares (4) (5)
Around 45 million
(1) Released March 4, 2026.
(2) Reflects the estimated impact of a 10% tariff rate on all goods imported into the United States for the fiscal second quarter and a 15% tariff rate thereafter for the remainder of fiscal 2026. The estimated impact is reflected in the Company’s overall outlook, including operating margin. The estimated impact is net of planned mitigation efforts and does not include any potential refunds or recoveries of tariffs imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). The Company has applied for IEEPA tariff refunds of around $100 million. For comparison, year-over-year second quarter fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025 unfavorable tariff impacts were 40 basis points and 170 basis points, respectively.
(3) The current outlook for effective tax rate is sensitive to the jurisdictional mix and level of income and does not include the impact of potential future tax policy or legislative changes.
(4) The current outlook for net income per diluted share and diluted weighted average shares includes the anticipated impact to shares outstanding from potential share repurchase activity in fiscal 2026.
(5) The timing and amount of any such repurchases will be determined based on an evaluation of market conditions, the company’s share price, legal requirements, and other factors.
(6) Owned-and-operated stores only.



Conference Call
Today at 8:30 a.m. ET, the company will conduct a conference call and provide additional details around its quarterly results and its outlook for the second quarter. To access the call by phone, participants will need to register at the following URL address to obtain a dial-in number and passcode:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI29d238aae2774ad3be89eb389ae01fad
A presentation of first quarter results will be available in the “Investors” section at corporate.abercrombie.com at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET, today. Important information may be disseminated initially or exclusively via the website; investors should consult the site to access this information.

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Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Press Release and related statements by management or spokespeople of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F) contain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our 2026 second quarter and annual fiscal 2026 results, relate to our current assumptions, projections and expectations about our business and future events. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond the company’s control. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the company, or any other person, that the objectives of the company will be achieved. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “are confident,” “will,” “could,” “outlook,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, including any financial targets, estimates, or performance outlooks whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Factors that may cause results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and in our subsequent reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the following factors: risks and uncertainties related to global trade policy and international trade disputes, including the impact of the imposition, or threat of imposition of new or increased tariffs or modification of existing tariffs by the United States or foreign governments, including uncertainty regarding the timing and implementation of changes to existing tariff programs, as well as uncertainty regarding the availability, timing, and amount of potential tariff refunds or recoveries, or other changes to trade policies or arrangements; risks related to changes in global economic and financial conditions, including inflation, and resulting impacts on consumer confidence and spending, and on our operating results, financial condition, including inflation, and the resulting impact on consumer spending and out operating results, financial condition, and expense management; risks and uncertainty related to the effectiveness and optimization of recently implemented enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) systems, including the ability to realize expected benefits and manage post-implementation activities; risks related to global operations and supply chain, including political or climate-related conditions in the countries where we sell or source our products, and resulting impacts on transportation and freight costs; risks related to the geopolitical landscape and ongoing armed conflicts, acts of terrorism, mass casualty events, social unrest, civil disturbance or disobedience, including regional conflicts in the Middle East, and the impact of such conflicts or events on international trade, consumer demand, supplier delivery, energy costs or freight costs; risks related to natural disasters and other unforeseen catastrophic events; risks related to our failure to engage our customers, anticipate customer demand, expectations, and changing fashion trends, and manage our inventory and product delivery; risks related to our failure to operate effectively in a highly competitive and constantly evolving industry; risks related to our ability to successfully invest in and execute on our customer, digital and omnichannel initiatives; risks related to our ability to successfully execute technology initiatives and partnerships, such as those relating to artificial intelligence technology; risks related to our ability to execute on, and maintain the success of, our strategic and growth initiatives, including risks related to the review of strategic alternatives for our APAC region or any future strategic reviews or initiatives; risks related to the effects of seasonal fluctuations on our sales and our performance during the back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate, including as a result of earnings and losses generated from our global operations, may result in volatility in our results of operations; risks and uncertainty related to adverse public health developments; risks related to cybersecurity threats and privacy or data security breaches, and the potential loss or disruption of our information technology systems; risks related to the continued validity of our trademarks and our ability to protect our intellectual property; risks associated with corporate responsibility, including those associated with climate change; risks related to reputational harm to the company, its officers, and directors; risks related to actual or threatened litigation; and uncertainties related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing laws and regulations.

Other Information
This document includes certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and exclude the impact of certain items. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the company’s performance and manage its operations, and believes such measures to be helpful in understanding the company's results of operations or financial position. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to complement, and are not considered as alternatives to, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as reconciled in the above table. Also, such non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. Additional details about non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the “Reporting and Use of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures” section. Sub-totals and totals may not foot due to rounding. Net income and net income per share financial measures included herein are attributable to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., excluding net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

As used in this document, references to “Americas” includes North America and South America, “EMEA” includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa and “APAC” includes the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania.

About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a global, digitally led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming
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who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 840 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and HollisterCo.com.
Investor Contact:Media Contact:
Mo GuptaKate Wagner
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614) 283-6751(614) 283-6192
Investor_Relations@anfcorp.comPublic_Relations@anfcorp.com
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks Ended
May 2, 2026% of
Net Sales
May 3, 2025% of
Net Sales
Net sales$1,113,821 100.0 %$1,097,311 100.0 %
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization413,838 37.2 %417,133 38.0 %
Selling expense431,195 38.7 %399,937 36.4 %
General and administrative expense182,754 16.4 %174,925 15.9 %
Other operating (income) loss, net(2,763)(0.2)%3,783 0.3 %
Operating income88,797 8.0 %101,533 9.3 %
Interest expense450 — %661 0.1 %
Interest income(5,737)(0.5)%(7,444)(0.7)%
Interest income, net(5,287)(0.5)%(6,783)(0.6)%
Income before income taxes94,084 8.4 %108,316 9.9 %
Income tax expense25,965 2.3 %26,577 2.4 %
Net income68,119 6.1 %81,739 7.4 %
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests985 0.1 %1,326 0.1 %
Net income attributable to A&F$67,134 6.0 %$80,413 7.3 %
Net income per share attributable to A&F
Basic$1.49 $1.63 
Diluted$1.47 $1.59 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic44,969 49,214 
Diluted45,677 50,634 



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Reporting and Use of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures
The company believes that each of the non-GAAP financial measures presented are useful to investors as they provide a measure of the company’s operating performance excluding the effect of certain items which the company believes do not reflect its future operating outlook, therefore supplementing investors’ understanding of comparability of operations across periods. Management used these non-GAAP financial measures during the periods presented to assess the company’s performance and to develop expectations for future operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should be used supplementally to, and not as an alternative to, the company’s GAAP financial results, and may not be calculated in the same manner as similar measures presented by other companies.

The company provides comparable sales, defined as the percentage year-over-year change in the aggregate of: (1) sales for stores that have been open as the same brand at least one year and whose square footage has not been expanded or reduced by more than 20% within the past year, with prior year’s net sales converted at the current year’s foreign currency exchange rate to remove the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuation, and (2) digital net sales with prior year’s net sales converted at the current year’s foreign currency exchange rate to remove the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuation.

The company also provides certain financial information on a constant currency basis to enhance investors’ understanding of underlying business trends and operating performance, by removing the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The effect from foreign currency, calculated on a constant currency basis, is determined by applying current year average exchange rates to prior year results and is net of the year-over-year impact from hedging. The per diluted share effect from foreign currency is calculated using a 26% tax rate.

In addition, the company provides EBITDA as a supplemental measure used by the company’s executive management to assess the company’s performance. We also believe this supplemental performance measure is meaningful information for investors and other interested parties to use in computing the company’s core financial performance over multiple periods and with other companies by excluding the impact of differences in tax jurisdictions, debt service levels and capital investment.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Reconciliation of Constant Currency Financial Measures
Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025
(in thousands, except percentage and basis point changes and per share data)
(Unaudited)
20262025% Change
Net sales
GAAP (1)
$1,113,821 $1,097,311 2%
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates (2)
— 11,019 (1)
Net sales on a constant currency basis$1,113,821 $1,108,330 —%
Operating income20262025
BPS Change (3)
GAAP (1)
$88,797 $101,533 (130)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates (2)
— 7,486 (50)
Non-GAAP constant currency basis
$88,797 $109,019 (180)
Net income per share attributable to A&F20262025$ Change
GAAP (1)
$1.47 $1.59 $(0.12)
Impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates (2)
— 0.11 (0.11)
Non-GAAP constant currency basis
$1.47 $1.70 $(0.23)

(1)    “GAAP” refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
(2)    The estimated impact from foreign currency is determined by applying current period exchange rates to prior year results and is net of the year-over-year impact from hedging. The per diluted share estimated impact from foreign currency is calculated using a 26% tax rate.
(3)    The estimated basis point change has been rounded based on the percentage change.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Reconciliation of EBITDA
Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
2026% of
Net Sales
2025% of
Net Sales
Net income$68,119 6.1 %$81,739 7.4 %
Income tax expense25,965 2.3 26,577 2.4 
Interest income, net
(5,287)(0.5)(6,783)(0.6)
Depreciation and amortization
42,304 3.9 38,576 3.6 
EBITDA (1)
$131,101 11.8 %$140,109 12.8 %

(1)EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure that is not defined or prepared in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
May 2, 2026January 31, 2026May 3, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents$594,080 $759,540 $510,563 
Marketable securities25,144 25,036 97,006 
Receivables146,042 146,757 113,311 
Inventories532,691 601,218 542,059 
Other current assets117,202 117,913 111,231 
Total current assets1,415,159 1,650,464 1,374,170 
Property and equipment, net686,576 674,079 606,060 
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,115,832 997,399 868,130 
Other assets235,397 219,932 247,816 
Total assets$3,452,964 $3,541,874 $3,096,176 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$257,945 $377,465 $296,738 
Accrued expenses425,149 465,549 433,682 
Short-term portion of operating lease liabilities262,316 241,265 215,511 
Income taxes payable31,708 21,721 52,939 
Total current liabilities$977,118 $1,106,000 $998,870 
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities$1,030,161 $926,830 $810,391 
Other liabilities91,789 88,633 84,321 
Total long-term liabilities1,121,950 1,015,463 894,712 
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders’ equity1,340,090 1,403,895 1,189,126 
Noncontrolling interests13,806 16,516 13,468 
Total stockholders’ equity1,353,896 1,420,411 1,202,594 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,452,964 $3,541,874 $3,096,176 

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Thirteen Weeks Ended
 May 2, 2026May 3, 2025
Operating activities
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities$44,256 $(4,000)
Investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities
$(9,800)$— 
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
9,800 20,000 
Purchases of property and equipment(61,341)(50,764)
Net cash used for investing activities$(61,341)$(30,764)
Financing activities
Purchases of common stock(105,018)$(200,000)
Acquisition of common stock for tax withholding obligations(38,433)(34,062)
Other financing activities(4,177)(451)
Net cash used for financing activities$(147,628)$(234,513)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash$(787)$7,407 
Net decrease in cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents$(165,500)$(261,870)
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, beginning of period$766,916 $780,395 
Cash and equivalents, and restricted cash and equivalents, end of period$601,416 $518,525 
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FAQ

How did Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) perform in Q1 fiscal 2026?

Abercrombie & Fitch posted record Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.1 billion, up 2% year over year. Operating margin was 8.0%, and diluted earnings per share were $1.47, compared with $1.59 in the prior-year quarter.

How did ANF’s sales by region trend in the first quarter of 2026?

In Q1 fiscal 2026, Americas net sales were $899.9 million, up 3%. EMEA net sales were $167.4 million, down 10%. APAC net sales reached $46.5 million, up 24%. Total company net sales grew 2% to $1.11 billion.

What guidance did Abercrombie & Fitch give for full-year fiscal 2026?

For fiscal 2026, Abercrombie & Fitch expects net sales growth of 3% to 5% and operating margin of 12.0% to 12.5%. It guides to net income per diluted share of $10.20 to $11.00 and plans around $450 million in share repurchases.

What is ANF’s outlook for Q2 fiscal 2026 results?

For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company projects net sales growth of 2% to 4% and operating margin of around 10%. Expected net income per diluted share is $1.80 to $2.00, with at least $150 million of share repurchases planned.

How much stock did Abercrombie & Fitch repurchase in Q1 2026 and what remains?

In Q1 fiscal 2026, Abercrombie & Fitch repurchased 1.2 million shares for approximately $105 million, reducing shares outstanding by about 3%. The company has $745 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization established in March 2025.

What is ANF’s liquidity and balance sheet position as of May 2, 2026?

As of May 2, 2026, Abercrombie & Fitch held $594 million in cash and equivalents and $25 million in marketable securities. It had $500 million of ABL facility capacity with $450 million net available, giving total liquidity of about $1.0 billion.

How did Abercrombie & Fitch’s profitability metrics change year over year in Q1 2026?

In Q1 fiscal 2026, operating income was $88.8 million versus $101.5 million a year earlier, and operating margin was 8.0% versus 9.3%. Net income attributable to Abercrombie & Fitch fell to $67.1 million from $80.4 million, with diluted EPS down to $1.47.

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