Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading global omnichannel specialty retailer that designs, markets, and sells high-quality apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Founded in 1892 by David T. Abercrombie as an upscale sporting goods store in New York City, the company has ...Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading global omnichannel specialty retailer that designs, markets, and sells high-quality apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Founded in 1892 by David T. Abercrombie as an upscale sporting goods store in New York City, the company has evolved into a contemporary lifestyle brand targeting young consumers. Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, ANF operates under five key brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Your Personal Best, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. The company sells its products through its retail stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale, franchise, and licensing arrangements, serving customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Financially, ANF has demonstrated strong performance with a market cap of approximately $5 billion as of the latest data. It maintains a solid balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.45 and a manageable debt level (net debt to EBITDA of 0.8). The company's profitability margins are robust, with a gross profit margin of 60.9%, operating margin of 12.9%, and net margin of 9.3%. Revenue per share stands at $117.48, and earnings per share (TTM) is $10.98. The company generates significant free cash flow, with a free cash flow per share of $9.25.
Operationally, ANF focuses on digital-led growth, enhancing its omnichannel capabilities to provide a seamless shopping experience. The company employs approximately 43,200 associates globally, with a significant portion in part-time roles, and has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility, human rights, and sustainability. Under the leadership of CEO Fran Horowitz, who took the helm in 2017, the company has focused on brand clarity, product innovation, and customer engagement, resulting in improved financial performance and market position.
Key products include denim, apparel, outerwear, swimwear, and accessories, with a strategic emphasis on comfort and individual style. The company also invests in social media marketing and influencer collaborations to connect with younger demographics. Despite past controversies related to its exclusionary branding, ANF has made significant strides in inclusivity and diversity, aiming to redefine its image. With a strong global footprint, continuous expansion, and a commitment to innovation, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. remains a prominent player in the specialty retail sector.
Operator: Good day, and welcome to the Abercrombie & Fitch Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mohit Gupta. Please go ahead.
Mohit Gupta: Thank you. Good morning, and welcome to our second quarter 2026 earnings call. Joining me today on the call are Fran Horowitz, Chief Executive Officer; Scott Lipesky, Chief Operating Officer; and Robert Ball, Chief Financial Officer. Earlier this morning, we issued our second quarter earnings release, which is available on our website at corporate.abercrombie.com under the Investors section. Also available on our website is an investor presentation. Please keep in mind that we will make certain forward-looking statements on the call. These statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions we mentioned today. These factors and uncertainties are discussed in our reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, we will be referring to certain non-GAAP financial measures during the call. Additional details and reconciliations of GAAP to adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are included in the release and the investor presentation issued earlier this morning. With that, I will turn the call over to Fran.
Fran Horowitz-Bonadies: Thanks, Mo, and thanks, everyone, for joining. I'm excited to report we delivered our 15th consecutive quarter of top line growth on record second quarter net sales. Sales growth was above the expectation we set in May and was balanced across regions and brands with both Abercrombie and Hollister brands achieving record second quarter net sales. While we benefited from tariff refunds in the quarter we beat our outlook by more than the refund on both operating margin and earnings per share. Year-to-date, we've repurchased approximately 7% of shares outstanding at the beginning of the year. With the first half complete and a strong start to August, we're updating our full year net sales outlook to the high end of our prior range and increasing our expectations on the bottom line, setting us up for another year of consistent profitable growth in 2026. Importantly, we're making meaningful progress across key strategic priorities, which we believe will further strengthen our foundation and set us up for long-term success. Diving into the results. For the second quarter, we delivered record net sales of $1.27 billion, growing 5% from last year, a nice acceleration from the first quarter. While we benefited from $100 million in tariff refunds, we beat our outlook by more than that on the bottom line, delivering an operating margin of 19.9% and net income per diluted share of $4.17 for the quarter. We continue to leverage our strong cash flow …