The US clothing group Abercrombie & Fitch Co. achieved strong sales growth in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The significant increase was primarily due to strong results from the Hollister brand. In light of current developments, the company clarified its forecasts for the full year on Tuesday.
In the third quarter, which ended November 1, net sales reached a new record of $1.3 billion (1.2 billion euros). This corresponded to an increase of seven percent compared to the same period last year, meaning that the group was able to achieve its twelfth quarter of growth in a row.
The increase in sales resulted from increases of seven percent each in the Americas and EMEA regions. In the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), however, the company suffered a decline of six percent.
The growth engine was the Hollister brand with a sales increase of 16 percent. In the Abercrombie division, sales fell by two percent.
The net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 14 percent to 113 million US dollars (98 million euros). Diluted earnings per share, which were $2.50 in the same quarter last year, fell to $2.36.
CEO Fran Horowitz pointed to the continued sales momentum. “We have achieved sales growth in every quarter for three years in a row and achieved a new record sales in the third quarter with an increase of seven percent compared to the same period last year,” she explained in a statement. “Our results underscore the strength of our business model. They give us confidence in our ability to create sustainable, long-term shareholder value.”
Management also specified its forecasts for the current financial year. It now expects sales to grow by six to seven percent compared to the previous year. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $10.20 and $10.50. The company also announced that it would buy back shares worth around $450 million and expand its store network by 40 locations this year.
For the fourth quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch expects sales to increase by four to six percent. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.40 to $3.70.
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