AQR discloses 5.46% Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC report a significant position in Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A common stock. They beneficially own 2,504,240 shares, representing 5.46% of the class, as of 12/31/2025.

Both entities report shared voting and dispositive power over all 2,504,240 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. They certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Abercrombie & Fitch.

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FAQ

What ownership stake does AQR report in Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 2,504,240 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock, equal to 5.46% of the class. This crosses the 5% threshold that requires public disclosure on a Schedule 13G filing.

Which AQR entities are listed as reporting persons for ANF on this Schedule 13G?

The filing lists AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC as reporting persons. The filing states that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and the statement is filed on behalf of both.

How much voting and dispositive power does AQR have over ANF shares?

The AQR entities report zero sole voting and dispositive power over Abercrombie & Fitch shares. They report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 2,504,240 shares, matching their total reported beneficial ownership in the company.

What does the Schedule 13G say about AQR’s intentions toward Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)?

The certification states the ANF securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It also states they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Abercrombie & Fitch or in connection with any such transaction.

What class and CUSIP of Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock does AQR hold?

The position relates to Class A common stock of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. with a par value of $0.01 per share. The filing identifies the securities by CUSIP 002896207, matching the company’s Class A common stock.

As of what date is AQR’s 5.46% ownership in Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) measured?

The Schedule 13G reports AQR’s beneficial ownership in Abercrombie & Fitch as of 12/31/2025. On that date, the AQR entities collectively held 2,504,240 shares, which the filing states represented 5.46% of the outstanding Class A common stock.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

002896207

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 002896207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,504,240.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,504,240.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,504,240.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.46 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 002896207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,504,240.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,504,240.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,504,240.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.46 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 002896207
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,504,240
(b)	Percent of class: 5.46 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 2,504,240 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 2,504,240
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 2,504,240 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 2,504,240
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.