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Abercrombie & Fitch Surges to 431st in Trading Volume with 1.97 Billion Shares Exchanged

Market BriefMonday, Apr 28, 2025 7:58 pm ET

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On April 28, 2025, abercrombie & fitch co. (ANF) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a total of 1.97 billion shares exchanged, marking a 79.35% increase from the previous day. This substantial trading activity placed anf at the 431st position in terms of trading volume for the day.

According to the analysis of 11 experts, the average rating for ANF stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $139.0, which indicates a potential increase from the current price.

On Monday, shares of abercrombie & fitch traded down to $69.08, with a trading volume of 654,549 shares, which was lower than its average volume of 1,988,082 shares.

During midday trading on Friday, Abercrombie & Fitch stock traded down to $71.62, with 1,532,820 shares exchanged.

Ask Aime: What's behind Abercrombie & Fitch's sharp trading volume spike?

Investment reports suggest buying ANF slightly over $70.68 with a target of $73.03 and a stop loss at $70.48. Conversely, shorting ANF near $70.68 is advised with a stop loss at $70.88.

As of February 3, 2024, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. employed 31,700 individuals, reflecting a 7.09% increase from the previous year, with an additional 2,100 employees.

Barclays has initiated coverage on Abercrombie & Fitch Co. with an "Equal Weight" rating and a price target of $71.

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna maintains a "Buy" rating for Abercrombie & Fitch, adjusting the target price from $220 to $210.

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_SteadyTurtle__

04/29

$ANF was a steal at 120

microww

$ANF 20% short. Time to pay!

applesandpearss

$ANF got a lot under $70.. feels like I got a good deal!!

Lukedf9

$ANF ready to break out this week First tariff deal coming soon 1.4 billion in buyback funds 20% of float short about to get squeezed

zack1567

$ANF banks start with weight at current price look for price target raises 20% short 800 m in cash 1.4 b buyback approved OPPORTUNITY

thegratefulshread

$ANF getting permission to buy back 40% of its stock 20% of the short float is going to get ugly when tariff deals start rolling in

stankgreenCRX

$ANF 20% of shares short Huge squeeze coming soon As soon as first trade is announced

Charming_Raccoon4361

$ANF Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is buying back its own stock. In March 2025, they announced a new $1.3 billion share buyback plan. This replaces the one from 2021. They plan to buy back around $400 million in stock this year. 20% short with a 25% increase in short positions. Big squeeze coming!!

PrestigiousClaim55

$ANF double the rice next year what an opportunity 6 pe 20% short 1.4 billion buyback tariffs noise is opportunity

Sockbottom69

$ANF has solid basics and is a great value, but it's also been really unlucky

josh252

$ANF buy time trade deals about to happen ANF will gain big

jr1tn

$ANF seeing more folks in Germany wearing A&F gear Hype is on the rise

Solidplum101

Analysts bullish on $ANF, time to load up?

Longjumping_Rip_1475

UBS sticking with "Buy", trust their instincts.

Dependent-Teacher595

04/28

Holding $ANF long-term, no sweat.

spanishdictlover

@Dependent-Teacher595 How long you holding $ANF? Curious if you got a target in mind.