earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Abercrombie & Fitch Q2 net sales $935M (+16% YoY), adjusted EPS $1.10, guidance raised
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/
2023-Q2 EPS reported
$1.43
revenue$1,771,339,000
- Q2 net sales $935M vs $805M last year, +16%; Abercrombie brands +26%, Hollister +8%.
- Operating margin 9.6%, vs ~break-even prior year; net income $56.9M (diluted EPS $1.10).
- Inventory down 30% YoY; company raises FY sales guidance to 8-10% growth (prev. 4-6%).
- FY operating margin guidance raised to 5.5-6.5% (prev. 4-5%); management cites strong demand and cost control.
- APAC comparable sales +25%, Americas +9%, EMEA +2% on constant currency basis.