Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Q1 Loss Wider-than-expected – Tale of the Tape

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), a specialty retailer of premium, high-quality casual apparel, released first-quarter fiscal 2015 results, wherein adjusted loss of 53 cents per share came in wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 34 cents as well as the year-ago quarter’s loss of 17 cents per share.

The company continues to expect foreign currency headwinds to impact its fiscal 2015 results.

Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate has been witnessing a downtrend in the last 30 days.

Revenues: Abercrombie & Fitch’s net sales dipped 14% year over year to $709.4 million and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $734 million, primarily due to dismal comparable store sales performance and negative impact from foreign currency translations. Comparable store sales slipped 8%. Sales decreased 11% in U.S. and 18% in foreign territory.

Key Events: The company expects to open 17 full price overseas stores and 5 across North America and plans to shutter 60 domestic stores in the fiscal.

Zacks Rank: Currently, Abercrombie & Fitch carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) which is subject to change following the earnings announcement.

Stock Movement: Abercrombie & Fitch’s shares are up nearly 1% during pre-market trading hours following the earnings release.

Check back later for our full write up on Abercrombie & Fitch’s earnings report!

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