Abercrombie Sales Growth Slows, While Hollister Soars 19%

Abercrombie & Fitch’s fiscal second-quarter sales growth slowed, with the Abercrombie brand falling 5% and comparable sales down 11%, while teen-focused Hollister surged 19%, driving overall company sales up 7%. Net income reached $141 million ($2.91 per share), beating Wall Street expectations. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to 5–7% growth but projected weaker third-quarter earnings and lower operating margins. Higher tariffs on goods from Asia contributed to costs. To drive growth, Abercrombie is expanding categories, international markets, and wholesale, and partnered with the NFL for athlete-focused campaigns, while Hollister remains a key growth driver.