Why Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Are Shooting Higher Today
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE:ANF) shares surged after the company updated its Q4 and FY2023 guidance, raising net sales and operating margin outlooks. Q4 net sales are now expected to grow in the high-teens, with an operating margin of around 15%, up from the previous 12%-14% range. FY23 net sales outlook increased to 14%-15% growth from 12%-14%, and operating margin is anticipated to be around 11%, up from 10%. CEO Fran Horowitz attributed the positive adjustment to strong customer response to product assortments and marketing. The company believes these results will exceed the Always Forward Plan 2025 financial targets ahead of schedule. ANF shares rose by 7.77% to $97.57.
January 08, 2024 | 4:54 pm
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co's stock price is likely to experience a short-term increase following the raised guidance for Q4 net sales and operating margin, as well as the full year FY2023 outlook.
The positive revision in guidance for both Q4 and the full fiscal year indicates better-than-expected performance, which typically leads to increased investor confidence and a rise in stock price. The significant increase in operating margin and net sales growth projections, along with the CEO's optimistic comments, suggest a strong short-term bullish impact on ANF's stock.
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