Abercrombie & Fitch Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Shares of the apparel retailer have received an average rating of 'Moderate Buy' from 12 brokerage firms.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:24am

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Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF) have received an average rating of 'Moderate Buy' from the twelve ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, according to Marketbeat Ratings. Five equity research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, while seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock is $118.80.

Why it matters

Abercrombie & Fitch is a major apparel retailer, and the consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests they see potential upside in the company's stock. This could indicate confidence in the brand's performance and future growth prospects.

The details

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on ANF. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Abercrombie & Fitch from a 'strong sell' rating to a 'hold' rating. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Abercrombie & Fitch from $78.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an 'equal weight' rating. Citigroup upgraded Abercrombie & Fitch from a 'neutral' rating to a 'buy' rating and increased the price objective from $90.00 to $135.00. Wall Street Zen lowered Abercrombie & Fitch from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating, while Barclays decreased their price objective from $115.00 to $95.00 and maintained an 'equal weight' rating.

  • Abercrombie & Fitch last released quarterly earnings results on March 4, 2026.
  • The company has provided Q1 2026 guidance of $1.20-$1.30 EPS and FY 2026 guidance of $10.20-$11.00 EPS.

The players

Abercrombie & Fitch Company

An American specialty retailer that designs, markets and sells casual apparel and accessories for men, women and children.

Fran Horowitz

The Chief Executive Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

The takeaway

The 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests Abercrombie & Fitch's stock has potential upside, reflecting confidence in the brand's performance and future growth prospects. However, the range of price target adjustments and rating changes from different brokerages indicates there is still some uncertainty around the company's outlook.