Abercrombie & Fitch Option Alert: Jul 18 $70 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 185 OI; Earnings 5/28 Before Open 

Abercrombie & Fitch Option Alert: Jul 18 $70 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $4.7 vs 185 OI; Earnings 5/28 Before Open Ref=$77.62

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) Stock

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO-CL A

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co

AEON FANTASY CO LTD by AEON Fantasy Co., Ltd.

Antofagasta PLC

AMIRA NATURE FOODS LTD by Amira Nature Foods Ltd.

Amira Nature Foods Ltd

ANTIN INFRA PARTNERS by ANTIN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS SA

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ANF usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 62% leaning bullish and 0% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $71,700, and 6 are calls, amounting to $311,081.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $85.0 for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749754908_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td align="right">742</td>
<td align="right">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.6</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$38.5</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.7</td>
<td>$36.9</td>
<td>$38.17</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.59</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 954,375, the ANF's price is down by -0.65%, now at $78.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $119.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch with a target price of $82. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, targeting a price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, which currently sits at a price target of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, which currently sits at a price target of $142. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, which currently sits at a price target of $99. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Abercrombie & Fitch

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) plunged 20.79% during the pre-market trading session on Friday, as it cut its full-year earnings forecast amid an unpredictable macroeconomic environment.
What Happened:&nbsp;The athletic apparel company&#8217;s Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45803189/lululemon-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-in-line-shares-tumble-on-weaker-earnings-forecast">earnings</a>, released on Thursday, exceeded analysts&#8217; expectations. However, the company has adjusted its full-year earnings forecast due to a &#8220;dynamic macroenvironment.&#8221; The company is dealing with tariffs and a potential deceleration in the U.S. economy. 
CEO&nbsp;Calvin McDonald&nbsp;acknowledged the challenges posed by tariffs and concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. Despite these challenges, McDonald expressed the company&#8217;s intention to capitalize on its&nbsp;strong financial position and competitive&nbsp;advantages.
McDonald also noted that U.S. consumer behavior is cautious and deliberate, expressing his dissatisfaction with the U.S. growth. The company&#8217;s CFO,&nbsp;Meghan Frank, disclosed plans to introduce &#8220;strategic price increases, examining each item across our range,&#8221; to counterbalance the effects of tariffs. She emphasized that these hikes would be applicable to a minor fraction of their products and would be &#8220;modest in nature.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s shares fell by 5% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/45790762/trumps-tariff-plan-could-cut-deficit-by-2-8-trillion-over-a-decade-but-not-without-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s Tariff Plan Could Cut Deficit By $2.8 Trillion Over A Decade — But Not Without Consequences, Warns CBO</a>
Why It Matters: Lululemon's report follows a wave of retailers cutting or withdrawing their guidance amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Companies like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) and Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) lowered their profit forecasts, while others, such as American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), scrapped their full-year outlook entirely.
On the earnings call, Frank said Lululemon's outlook factors in a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and a 10% tariff on goods from other sourcing countries. In 2024, the company sourced most of its products from Vietnam (40%), followed by Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Lululemon outsources all manufacturing and fabric supply to external vendors. 
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Lululemon Stock Crashes Nearly 21% In Friday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>16.9K</td>
<td>78.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$261.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$320.3K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>654</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$327.50</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>582</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>397</td>
<td>183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$116.3K</td>
<td>651</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 6, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.0K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 16996 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78738 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 2997 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $261.0K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 5421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2692 contract(s) at a $21.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $320.3K, with a price of $119.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2695 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 75 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 654 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $327.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 582 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1339 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 563 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 152 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.3K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.1K, with a price of $747.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 227 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 3819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 78% bullish and 14%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $114,119, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $767,992.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $60.0 to $90.0 for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch options trades today is 287.38 with a total volume of 8,391.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's big money trades within a strike price range of $60.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748624636_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td align="right">660</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$122.1K</td>
<td align="right">660</td>
<td>505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td align="right">451</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$24.1</td>
<td>$24.49</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,287,709, the price of ANF is down by -4.74%, reaching $79.1.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $104.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch with a target price of $84. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch with a target price of $147. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch with a target price of $78. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch with a target price of $90. 
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Abercrombie & Fitch shares are trading lower, paring gains from Wednesday. The stock gained Wednesday following better-than-expected quarterly financial results.

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ANF</a>) on Thursday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANF/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $125</a>.
On Wednesday, the retailer reported first-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.59, beating the street estimate of $1.40, and sales of $1.1 billion outpaced the analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45643292/abercrombie-fitch-shares-surge-but-lowers-outlook-despite-q1-beat-due-to-tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $1.08 billion</a>.
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch revised FY25 guidance for net sales growth to 3%&nbsp;to&nbsp;6%&nbsp;(from 3%&nbsp;to&nbsp;5% prior) and EPS to $9.50 to $10.50 (from $10.40&nbsp;to $11.40)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> vs. street view of $10.75.</a>
Despite mitigation efforts, the full-year outlook includes an estimated $50 million (100 basis points <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45663155/af-absorbs-tariff-impact-no-hikes-despite-50-million-cost-plans-to-open-100-new-physical-experiences-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">of net sales) in tariff expenses</a>.
The analyst writes that the first-quarter sales beat, driven particularly by Hollister, was encouraging, as was the raised sales growth outlook for the full fiscal year 2025.
The analyst adds that these results and the updated outlook suggest that the company effectively utilizes its flexible operating model to adjust its offerings to meet customer demand rapidly.
Also, the analyst believes the moderated full-year operating margin outlook (reduced by 150 basis points at both ends of the previous range) was better than market fears and now accounts for tariff impacts.
Consequently, the analyst views quarterly results and the updated outlook as a positive initial step in rebuilding investor confidence in ANF&#8217;s profitability potential.
Telsey now sees FY25 comparable sales growth of 3.1% vs. 2.0% prior and consensus of growth of 2.5% and EPS of $10.30 (down from $11.35 earlier) vs. street view of $10.44.
Price Action: ANF shares are down 6.5% at $82.81 at last check Thursday.
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Abercrombie's Sales Strength, Hollister Momentum Offset Tariff Pressure, Analyst Says

Raymond James analyst Rick Patel maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $90 to $99.

Analyst Ratings

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Abercrombie & Fitch, Raises Price Target to $99

Morgan Stanley analyst Alexandra Steiger maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $78 to $82.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Abercrombie & Fitch, Raises Price Target to $82

Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $71 to $84.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Abercrombie & Fitch, Raises Price Target to $84

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $142 to $147.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Abercrombie & Fitch, Raises Price Target to $147

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $125 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Abercrombie & Fitch, Maintains $125 Price Target

U.S. stock futures jumped on Thursday after ending lower on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices rose over 1% in premarket.
A federal court has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45660322/trump-tariffs-struck-down-by-federal-court-major-blow-to-white-houses-trade-strategy-report"> invalidated global tariffs</a> enacted by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a move that could reshape future U.S. trade policy. 
The U.S. Court of International Trade&#8217;s decision challenged the extensive tariff authority previously wielded by the Trump administration and may impact ongoing trade strategies.
A three-judge panel, with appointees from the Reagan, Obama, and Trump eras, ruled that the IEEPA doesn&#8217;t give the president unlimited power to impose tariffs.
The Trump administration filed an appeal against the ruling in minutes, according to a Reuters report.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.52% and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>1.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.92%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, jumped in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 1.51% to $596.62, while the QQQ advanced 1.96% to $529.09, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones dropping over 200 points, as rising Treasury yields countered Tuesday&#8217;s trade optimism.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red, with utilities, materials, and energy stocks experiencing the most significant declines.
In retail, Macy&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) adjusted its annual forecast downward, citing impacts from tariffs, a slight dip in consumer discretionary spending, and an intensified promotional environment.
Conversely, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings. Economic data showed the composite manufacturing index in the U.S. Fifth District improving to -9 in May from -13 in April.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.51%</td>
<td>19,100.94</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.56%</td>
<td>5,888.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.58%</td>
<td>42,098.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-1.08%</td>
<td>2,067.80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts:
After the Federal Court struck down Trump&#8217;s tariffs, Craig Shapiro, a macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report, said that &#8220;Without tariff revenues, there is a big beautiful hole in the big beautiful budget bill.&#8221;
This implied the administration&#8217;s promise to fund the deficit created by the tax bill through tariff revenue and the Department of Government Efficiency savings.
Shapiro&#8217;s post highlights a budget crisis that could be triggered by the removal of tariff revenue.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Without tariff revenues, there is a big beautiful hole in the big beautiful budget bill Are the bond vigilantes with us in the room?
&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1927891799596523725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bob Elliott, CIO at Unlimited Funds, highlighted an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45641879/stock-market-is-pricing-a-never-before-seen-divergence-as-equities-and-bonds-run-it-hot-amid-gloomy-outlook-by-bottom-up-analysts">unprecedented "divergence"</a> which he has "never seen" in his professional career outside of typical cyclical bottoms. 
According to him, despite the seemingly extreme market optimism, the perspective from professionals analyzing data from the ground up painted a far more subdued picture.
He explained that aggressive market pricing stands in stark contrast to the pessimistic views held by bottom-up analysts, companies, and economists.
Elliott highlighted in an X thread that corporate earnings revisions for U.S. large-cap companies have notably collapsed, reaching their weakest point since the COVID-19 pandemic. Global earnings revisions also remain quite subdued, despite a marginal recent uptick in negativity.
Projections for 2025 earnings growth, which are typically skewed positively until just before the period, are currently penciled in at a mere 7%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Stock and bond markets are all in on the &quot;run it hot&quot; trade. But this market pricing is in sharp contrast to the bottoms up view of companies, analysts, and economists all of which remain quite pessimistic. Thread.
&mdash; Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimited/status/1927666792022884672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>The initial jobless claims for the week ending May 24 and the first quarter revised GDP data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Pending home sales data for April will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 10:40 a.m., Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 2:00 p.m., San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 4:00 p.m., and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 8:45 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) jumped 5.01% in premarket on Thursday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.31 per share on revenue of $9.22 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) was 0.30% lower ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of 34 cents per share on revenue of $2.91 billion.</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) was up 2.27% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 80 cents per share on revenue of $13.15 billion, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) was 0.48% higher ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect earnings of $4.24 per share on revenue of $63.19 billion.</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 5.10% after reporting first-quarter revenue of $44.1 billion, up 69% year-over-year and up 12% from the fourth quarter. The revenue beat a Street consensus estimate of $43.2 billion. Nvidia reported adjusted earnings of 81 cents per share in the first quarter.</li>
<li>C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) surged 17.29% after reporting better-than-expected fourth quarter results on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) was up 1.72% after delivering strong results and continuing to place its bets on the multitrillion-dollar opportunity arising from the digital labor revolution.</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) advanced 2.63% after a strong set of earnings and guidance. The company said that it would not hike prices despite a $50 million cost incurred because of tariffs.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.34% to hover around $62.67 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.28% to hover around $3,279.89 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.14% at the 100.0170 level.
Asian markets closed higher on Thursday as South Korea's Kospi, China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices rose. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones falling more than 200 points during the session. After a sharp Tuesday rally fueled by optimism over improved U.S.-EU trade ties, Wall Street stalled as rising Treasury yields reasserted pressure.
Macy&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) on Wednesday revised its annual outlook on initial and current tariffs, some moderation in consumer discretionary spending, and a heightened competitive promotional landscape. Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
On the economic data front, the composite manufacturing index in the US Fifth District rose to -9 in May compared to -13 in April.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, materials and energy stocks recording the biggest losses on Wednesday.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 245 points to 42,098.70 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.56% to 5,888.55, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.51% at 19,100.94 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 64.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 65.3.
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After reporting a better-than-expected first quarter, American lifestyle retailer Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) management hinted at absorbing the tariff impact and announced plans to open 100 new &#8220;physical experiences&#8221; in 2025.
What Happened: Company CEO Fran Horowitz highlighted during the earnings call that the firm&#8217;s global supply chain and sourcing teams are working hard to drive efficiency across the supply chain.
&#8220;All of this work will have clear impact and, based on our current assumptions on tariffs, we are not planning broad-based ticket increases,&#8221; said Horowitz, hinting at tariff absorption without any price hikes.
The CFO, Robert Ball, also highlighted that the company was looking to mitigate its average unit retail price to avoid price increases.
&#8220;For AUR specifically, we are currently assuming no AUR mitigation in our outlook as we do not anticipate broad-based ticket price increases,&#8221; he said.
Adding that, &#8220;Net of expected mitigation efforts, the assumed tariffs carry a cost impact of around $50 million for 2025, impacting our full year operating margin outlook by 100 basis points.&#8221;
Furthermore, Horowitz highlighted that they expect to add 100 new &#8220;physical experiences&#8221; on the store&#8217;s front.
Ball added, &#8220;We expect to deliver around 100 new experiences, including 60 new stores and 40 right-sizes or remodels. We also expect to be net store openers, with our 60 new stores outpacing around 20 anticipated closures.&#8221;
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The company expects second-quarter net sales growth in the range of 3% to 5% and EPS of $2.10-$2.30 vs the consensus of $2.53.
It revised FY25 guidance for net sales growth from 3% to 5% to 3% to 6% and EPS from $10.40 to $11.40 to $9.50 to $10.50.
ANF shares surged 14.67% on Wednesday. It was 42.27% lower on a year-to-date basis and down 53.30% over a year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that ANF had a stronger price trend over the short term but a weaker trend over the medium and long term. Its momentum ranking was poor, and its value ranking was solid at the 85.77th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.58% to $587.73, while the QQQ declined 0.44% to $518.91, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>LiveWire Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NYSE">LVWR</a>) shares moved upwards by 59.0% to $4.07 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $828.5 million. </li>
<li>Allied Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGAE#NASDAQ">AGAE</a>) shares increased by 38.37% to $3.24. The company's market cap stands at $142.8 million. </li>
<li>Monro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) shares rose 30.05% to $16.61. The company's market cap stands at $497.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>United Homes Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHG#NASDAQ">UHG</a>) stock rose 20.54% to $2.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $141.2 million. </li>
<li>Jiuzi Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JZXN#NASDAQ">JZXN</a>) stock moved upwards by 20.51% to $4.69. The company's market cap stands at $51.6 million. </li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) shares increased by 17.03% to $90.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.3 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
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<li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) stock fell 29.4% to $0.96 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $258.5 million. </li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) shares fell 12.93% to $31.2. The company's market cap stands at $21.7 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGP#NASDAQ">QVCGP</a>) stock declined by 11.82% to $6.75. </li>
<li>Allurion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) shares decreased by 10.92% to $2.48. The company's market cap stands at $18.4 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) stock declined by 10.59% to $4.14. The company's market cap stands at $33.4 million. </li>
<li>iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) shares declined by 10.31% to $3.57. The company's market cap stands at $109.3 million. 
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After a sharp Tuesday rally fueled by optimism over improved U.S.-EU trade ties, Wall Street stalled midweek as rising Treasury yields reasserted pressure ahead of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s earnings report and the release of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve"> key Federal Reserve minutes.</a>
Major U.S. stock indexes paused on Wednesday, digesting recent gains as yields on longer-term Treasury bonds resumed their climb. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.2% to 5,900 points by midday in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 held flat. Small-cap stocks underperformed sharply, with the Russell 2000 down 0.8%.
Sector performance was broadly negative, with 9 of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors trading lower. Technology and communication services were the only sectors managing to avoid losses. 
All eyes are on Nvidia, which is set to report earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. Wall Street expects earnings per share of 88 cents and revenue of $43.2 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates.
Beyond the headline figures, investors will be closely watching two key aspects: the impact of the U.S. export ban on the H20 chips destined for China and the forward guidance. CEO Jensen Huang already said the company could face a $5 billion annual earnings hit due to export restrictions, making this quarter&#8217;s outlook pivotal for market sentiment.
The Federal Reserve's minutes from its May meeting will also be released. The Federal Open Market Committee left rates unchanged in the 4.25%-4.50% range. Chair Jerome Powell signaled little urgency to cut rates, citing inflation risks partly tied to newly proposed trade tariffs.
Markets will parse the minutes for hints on the Fed's timeline for easing monetary policy, particularly as inflation data remains stubbornly elevated.
After a brief relief, bond markets came under renewed pressure. The yield on the 30-year Treasury note climbed 5 basis points to 5%, while the 10-year yield rose to 4.5%. Investors remain concerned about the trajectory of U.S. fiscal policy, with swelling budget deficits raising doubts about long-term debt sustainability.
The U.S. dollar rallied for a second straight session, decoupling from other U.S. assets. Meanwhile, gold slipped 0.2%, dipping below $3,300 per ounce. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 2%, trading near $107,000 as speculative appetite in cryptocurrencies waned.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>21,427.45</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>5,908.48</td>
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<td>42,230.96</td>
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According to&nbsp;Benzinga Pro&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% down to $589.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.3% to $422.71.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;held steady at $521.25.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $206.15.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Select&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, up 0.2%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) rallied over 12% – on pace for the strongest one-day rally since March 2020 – after the company announced the reappointment of Rob Katz as CEO. </li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) fell almost 10% after announcing the purchase of 4,710 Bitcoin.</li>
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Stocks reacting to earnings reports include: 
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<li>HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) up 6.67%</li>
<li>Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) down 14.62%</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) up 1.89%</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) up 18.83%</li>
<li>Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) up 1.46%</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) up 3.45%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Nvidia Corp, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>), Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>), e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>), nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>), C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>), Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>), and SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>).
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Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) might have just executed one of the trendier turnarounds in recent retail history. Shares of the company jumped more than 30% on Wednesday after it posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45643292/abercrombie-fitch-shares-surge-but-lowers-outlook-despite-q1-beat-due-to-tariffs">better-than-expected first-quarter results</a> and upped its full-year sales forecast range. 
Vintage T-shirts and printed jeans may be hot with Gen Z, but Abercrombie&#8217;s bottom line was the real seasonal surprise.
Yet, despite the eye-catching move in the stock, the impact on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">retail-focused ETFs</a> was less runway-ready.
The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>), ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>), and Amplify Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBUY#NYSE">IBUY</a>) barely flinched in the aftermath of Abercrombie's earnings beat. The reason is simple: Abercrombie &amp; Fitch doesn't carry enough weight in these ETFs to move the needle.
It&#8217;s a textbook instance of a top solo performer in a large lineup. Abercrombie is performing well, but retail ETFs are typically diversified among dozens of names, several of which aren&#8217;t exhibiting the same level of momentum.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Small-Cap Funds Could Be The True Winners</h1>
Investors in search of ETF vehicles that truly experienced the glow of Abercrombie&#8217;s breakout may wish to look at the small-cap category. Vehicles such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBR#NYSE">VBR</a>) provide comparatively higher exposure to the apparel retailer.
Abercrombie is a top-10 holding in IJR, and its outsized move can give a modest lift to fund performance, though still dampened by the broader small-cap environment. VBR also holds Abercrobmie, indicating the company&#8217;s reclassification as a value stock amid strengthening fundamentals.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Abercrombie&#8217;s Numbers Mean For The Sector</h1>
The firm reported first-quarter net sales of $1.10 billion, surpassing forecasts of $1.07 billion. Comparable sales for its Hollister brand jumped 23% — a testament that recent product refreshes are resonating among teens and pre-teens. However, it also reduced full-year profit guidance due to continuing tariff pressures.
Abercrombie&#8217;s refusal to abandon its store growth strategy and increase marketing for the summer quarter implies that management thinks the brand is still trending, despite macroeconomic conditions remaining patchy.
Shoppers are still willing to pay for brands that are getting the product-market fit right.
Abercrombie&#8217;s rally might not have put a shockwave into broad retail ETFs, but it&#8217;s a reminder that stock-specific victories in the apparel sector can be harbingers of larger style changes, both in consumer activity and in ETF exposure tactics.
Abercrombie&#8217;s profits remind us that apparel retail is not a homogeneous investment category. Though the brand&#8217;s rebound has minimal impact on most mainstream ETFs, it can be enriching quietly in small-cap and value funds. 
For ETF investors, the takeaway might be: fashion trends happen overnight, but being fashionable with your portfolio means taking a closer peek at what&#8217;s inside the fund.
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U.S. stocks were slightly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.
Shares of HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HEI/earnings">better-than-expected quarterly results.</a>
Heico reported quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.03 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.10 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.06 billion.
HEICO shares surged 7.2% to $293.77 on Wednesday.
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<li>LiveWire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NASDAQ">LVWR</a>) surged 30% to $3.33 after jumping 153% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) gained 29% to $16.47 after the company reported a fourth-quarter revenue beat and approved a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.28 per share. Additionally, the company announced it has conducted a store portfolio review and has identified 145 underperforming locations for closure.</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) shares jumped 26.8% to $97.88 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITOS#NASDAQ">ITOS</a>) gained 26.3% to $10.77 after the company announced it is looking to wind down operations and is exploring asset sales.</li>
<li>Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) rose 23.5% to $8.49 after the company completed a round of raising capital, which included a $250 million investment from Toyota Motor.</li>
<li>CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTMX#NASDAQ">CTMX</a>) jumped 16.3% to $2.4700.</li>
<li>Box, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOX#NYSE">BOX</a>) gained 15.3% to $36.25 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 guidance.</li>
<li>Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) rose 13.7% to $172.50 after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral.</li>
<li>AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANAB#NASDAQ">ANAB</a>) gained 10.7% to $22.29. Guggenheim analyst Yatin Suneja maintained AnaptysBio with a Buy and raised the price target from $54 to $90.</li>
<li>EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYPT#NASDAQ">EYPT</a>) shares rose 10.6% to $6.59.</li>
<li>Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNDT#NASDAQ">CNDT</a>) gained 6.9% to $2.2450.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) rose 6.5% to $23.24.</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) gained 5% to $18.39 following strong quarterly sales.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index jumping around 100 points on Wednesday.
Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.22% to 42,438.74 while the NASDAQ gained 0.19% to 19,235.41. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.21% to 5,933.97.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 0.5% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, materials stocks fell by 0.5%.
Top Headline
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
The company posted adjusted EPS of $1.59, beating the street view of $1.40. Quarterly sales of $1.1 billion outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $1.08 billion.
The company expects second-quarter net sales growth in the range of 3% to 5% and EPS of $2.10-$2.30 vs consensus of $2.53. Abercrombie &amp; Fitch revised FY25 guidance for net sales growth to 3% to 6% (from 3% to 5% prior) and EPS to $9.50 to $10.50 (from $10.40 to $11.40) vs. street view of $10.75.
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<li>Signing Day Sports, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#NYSE">SGN</a>) shares shot up 301% to $3.3297 after announcing a business combination agreement with BlockchAIn to acquire 100% of the company and form a crypto mining, AI, and high-performance computing data hosting company.</li>
<li>Shares of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRO#NASDAQ">SPRO</a>) got a boost, surging 218% to $2.17 after the company and GSK announced the Phase 3 study of tebipenem HBr met its primary endpoint and will stop early for efficacy.</li>
<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) shares were also up, gaining 117% to $1.20.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>InflaRx N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFRX#NASDAQ">IFRX</a>) shares dropped 59% to $0.7501 after the company halted Vilobelimab Phase 3 trial in pyoderma Gangrenosum after futility finding in interim analysis.</li>
<li>Shares of Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) were down 46% to $0.9022 after the company announced a $1.25 million public offering.</li>
<li>ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWH#NYSE">GWH</a>) was down, falling 41% to $1.1550.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.4% to $61.74 while gold traded up 0.4% at $3,311.80.
Silver traded up 0.3% to $33.40 on Wednesday, while copper fell 0.5% to $4.7165.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.3%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.8%. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.4% and France's CAC 40 slipped 0.1% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei falling 0.005%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipping 0.53%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.02% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.29%.
Economics
The volume of mortgage applications in the US declined by 1.2% from the previous week during the week ending May 23.
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