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Abercrombie Boosts Sales Forecast, Shares Plummet 20%

1/14/2025

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Abercrombie & Fitch increased its fourth-quarter sales growth forecast to 7%-8%, driven by strong holiday demand.
Shares dropped nearly 20% amid investor disappointment over missing operating margin guidance.
Analysts remain optimistic, with some considering the stock decline a potential buying opportunity.
The company expects full-year sales growth of approximately 15%, a slight increase from earlier estimates.

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Story summary

Abercrombie & Fitch increased its fourth-quarter sales growth forecast to 7%-8%, driven by strong holiday demand.
Shares dropped nearly 20% amid investor disappointment over missing operating margin guidance.
Analysts remain optimistic, with some considering the stock decline a potential buying opportunity.
The company expects full-year sales growth of approximately 15%, a slight increase from earlier estimates.