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Looking back on apparel retailer stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Abercrombie and Fitch (NYSE:ANF) and its peers.

ANF's shares jump 58.9% in three months as brand momentum, full-price selling and new growth avenues support stronger performance.

ONON's 30% three-month slide reflects weak Americas wholesale trends and restrained sell-in, despite record DTC mix and new product launches.

When a stock breaks out above the 20-day simple moving average, good things could be on the horizon. How should investors react?

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Abercrombie (ANF). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

Abercrombie (ANF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

The insider trimmed his direct stake by 24% but still retains 15,651 shares.

Earlier this month, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. filed a shelf registration for about US$98.65 million of Class A common stock, covering 687,271 shares for an ESOP-related offering. This employee stock ownership plan-linked filing underlines how Abercrombie & Fitch is using equity participation to align its workforce with long-term business performance. Next, we’ll examine how this ESOP-related shelf registration interacts with Abercrombie & Fitch’s existing investment narrative around growth and...

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) has put a new $98.65 million shelf registration in place for 687,271 Class A shares tied to its employee stock ownership plan, drawing fresh attention to the retailer’s capital decisions. For context, Abercrombie & Fitch shares trade at $139.89 after a volatile stretch, with the 1 month share price return of 33.03% and 90 day share price return of 60.35% pointing to strong momentum. The 1 year total shareholder return of 63.82% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

ANF, APH and CBRL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 16th, 2026.

This under-the-radar consumer discretionary stock boasts a Superscore of 80 from our Hidden Gems Primary database, part of The Motley Fool's Moneyball Database system. Here's why.

ANF, APH, PARR, HPQ and SBLK have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 16th, 2026.

Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria's Secret and Boot Barn have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

GAP's 41.4% adjusted gross margin rises year over year, but Old Navy investments, fuel costs and occupancy deleverage can pressure second-half gains.

URBN, ANF, VSXY and BOOT may stand out as retail apparel growth stays selective, rewarding value, differentiation and omnichannel execution.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.

Time Is a Flat Circle. Many stocks outside of tech actually gained ground, but given the sector’s outsized position in major indexes, its selloff carried the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.3% while the S&P 500 fell 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite ended 0.6% lower.

Victoria's Secret raises 2026 guidance as stronger full-price selling, margin gains and broad brand momentum strengthen its turnaround.

VSXY's growth is accelerating across key categories, but a richer valuation, rising costs and demand risks temper the bullish case.

VSXY's 10% pullback comes as sales, margins and customer growth strengthen, but elevated valuation and rising costs cloud the outlook.

ATEYY, CAT and ANF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 14th, 2026.

Here is how Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and Ross Stores (ROST) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

ANF, CAT, ATEYY, HPQ and TX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 14th, 2026.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the August Producer Price Index rose 5.4% year-over-year and crude oil climbed past $100 per barrel, fueling renewed fears of stubborn inflation and extended borrowing costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4% month-over-month in August, driven largely by rising energy and diesel fuel costs. The 5.4% annual increase topped forecasts, underscoring persistent wholesale cos

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported lower second-quarter sales and a wider net loss as softness in its U.S. business, particularly in footwear, outweighed positive comparable-sales growth in its international operations. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 declined 2.5% to $209 million from $

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A $161 million tariff refund turned American Eagle's quarterly results into something far more complicated than a simple beat, and now investors are asking what the business actually looks like without that one-time cushion.

The insider still maintains holdings valued at $21.9 million.

ANF, GCO, TLYS, FOSL and FIGS are five apparel and footwear stocks that are positioned for growth through 2026 buoyed by solid demand, digital expansion and innovation.