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Abercrombie & Fitch Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary25 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record third quarter net sales of $1.3 billion, up 7% year-over-year, marking the 12th consecutive quarter of growth, with EPS of $2.36 exceeding expectations.
Operating margin for Q3 was 12.0%, at the high end of guidance, despite tariff impacts and higher costs.
Hollister brands grew 16%, while Abercrombie brands declined 2%; Americas and EMEA segments each grew 7%, offset by a 6% decline in APAC.
Returned $100 million to shareholders via share repurchases in the quarter, totaling $350 million year-to-date (9% of shares outstanding at start of year).
Continued investments in marketing, digital technology, and store expansion to support long-term growth.
Financial highlights
Q3 net sales: $1.3 billion, up 7% year-over-year; comparable sales up 3%.
Operating income: $155 million (12.0% margin), down from $179 million last year; adjusted EBITDA: $194 million (15.0% margin), down from $219 million last year.
Net income attributable to shareholders: $113 million, down from $132 million last year; net income margin: 8.8%.
Gross margin declined to 62.5% from 65.1% year-over-year, mainly due to higher average unit costs and tariffs.
Cash and equivalents at quarter-end: $606 million; total liquidity: $1.1 billion.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year net sales growth expected at 6% to 7%, with operating margin of 13.0% to 13.5%.
Full-year EPS expected at $10.20–$10.50; Q4 net sales expected up 4%–6% to $1.6 billion, with operating margin around 14%.
Q4 EPS expected at $3.40–$3.70; diluted shares around 47 million, with $100 million in Q4 share repurchases planned.
Capital expenditures for the year expected at $225 million, focused on new stores, remodels, and digital initiatives.
About 40 net store openings and 40 remodels/right-sizings planned for the year.
Abercrombie brand sales trajectory for Q4
Q3 operating margin decline drivers
Inventory levels and future markdown risk
When will tariff mitigation efforts show impact?
Abercrombie's path to sustained sales growth
How will AI agentic commerce impact sales?
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Apparel for the Youth
Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is an American retailer specializing in upscale casual wear. The company is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, and trades on the NYSE. Abercrombie & Fitch has tailored its marketing and product designs towards teenagers and young adults, establishing itself as a popular brand for the high school and college demographic. Over the years, the brand has also made efforts to resonate with a slightly older age group, extending its appeal to young professionals in their 20s and 30s. A&F operates both under the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, as well as through the subsidiaries Hollister and Holly Glicks.
Starting out as an outdoor outfitter
Founded in 1892 by David T. Abercrombie and later joined by Ezra Fitch, a wealthy and avid outdoorsman, the company began as an elite outfitter of camping, fishing, and hunting gear in downtown Manhattan. However, Abercrombie & Fitch evolved and changed into a youth-oriented fashion brand as the years went by, becoming synonymous with trendy casual wear and American prep school chic. Abercrombie & Fitch has numerous publicly traded competitors, but some of its most notable peers include The Gap, American Eagle, and Urban Outfitters.
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A&F's offerings primarily comprise premium-quality apparel that includes everything from classic jeans, tees, and sweaters to dresses, jackets, and intimate wear. Apart from clothing, their stores also feature a range of accessories, perfumes, and personal care items, all designed to capture the feeling of laid-back sophistication and a youthful lifestyle.
Global Reach
Abercrombie & Fitch's global footprint is substantial. While its origins and design language are undeniably American, the brand's reach extends far beyond the U.S. With hundreds of stores sprawled across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, A&F has cultivated a robust international presence. Their strategic approach to global expansion entails adapting to regional styles while maintaining the brand's core identity, ensuring that no matter where in the world a consumer steps into one of its stores, the essence of the brand remains unmistakably Abercrombie & Fitch.
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