Abercrombie & Fitch Surpasses Q4 Expectations, Forecasts Strong Growth
The apparel retailer's holiday-quarter sales soared by 21%, with a significant increase in profits and optimistic future sales guidance.
- Abercrombie & Fitch's Q4 earnings exceeded Wall Street predictions, with a 21% jump in sales and a net income of $158.4 million.
- The company's growth was driven by higher prices, lower raw material costs, and strong sales across all regions and brands.
- Abercrombie expects sales to rise by a low double-digit percentage in the current quarter and forecasts 4% to 6% growth for the full year.
- The retailer's transformation into an inclusive lifestyle brand and effective use of social media marketing have contributed to its success.
- Shares of Abercrombie have surged nearly 283% since the start of 2023, reflecting investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory.