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JPMorgan upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch: Is the stock a buy with a $194 price target?

by July 22, 2024
written by July 22, 2024

JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss has upgraded Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) from Neutral to Overweight, raising his price target from $167 to $194. 

This revised target, representing a 16% increase, implies a potential upside of approximately 25.5% from the stock’s last trading price. 

This positive outlook comes as Abercrombie & Fitch prepares to join the S&P MidCap 400, a move effective today that highlights the company’s rising prominence and market valuation.

Abercrombie & Fitch’s financial performance bolsters upgrade

Abercrombie & Fitch’s recent financial results support JPMorgan’s bullish stance.

For Q1 of fiscal 2024, the company exceeded expectations on both revenue and earnings.

Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.14, surpassing estimates by $0.42, while revenue climbed 22% year-over-year to $1.02 billion.

Additionally, comparable sales grew by 21%, reflecting strong performance across its brand portfolio.

The company’s financial outlook for 2024 has also improved.

Originally forecasting a revenue increase of 4% to 6%, Abercrombie now anticipates a growth rate of around 10%, targeting net sales of approximately $4.3 billion.

Operating margins are projected to rise to about 14%, driven by a higher gross profit rate and operational efficiencies.

Strategic brand revamp and market adaptation

Abercrombie & Fitch’s recent success is attributed to its strategic brand reinvention and operational improvements. 

The company has focused on revitalizing its offerings, particularly within the Abercrombie brand, which has seen a notable 31% increase in sales. 

This revitalization has resonated well with younger consumers, particularly those attracted to the “old money” aesthetic.

However, the stock’s significant re-rating has led to concerns about valuation. While the company’s fundamentals remain strong, its stock valuation may appear stretched to some investors. 

Despite these concerns, Abercrombie has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, managing fashion trends with agility and foresight.

Technical analysis and investment strategy

Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock has experienced a substantial rally since May last year, when it was trading around $23. The stock reached an all-time high of $196.99 in May this year following the release of Q1 2024 results.

However, it has since declined nearly 20% and shows short-term weakness.

Despite this retracement, the stock remains above its 100-day moving average, suggesting that the recent decline may be a minor correction following a significant 800% surge over the past year.

For investors aligned with JPMorgan’s positive outlook, buying the stock near $160 with a trailing stop loss below the 100-day moving average, currently at $147.88, could be advantageous. Should bullish momentum return, the stock might achieve new all-time highs.

Conversely, bearish traders might consider initiating a short position near $165, with a stop loss at the previous swing high of $183.70. If the current short-term weakness persists, the stock could fall to its April lows of around $108.53, presenting a potential profit-taking opportunity.

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