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- **Record Growth**: 12th straight quarter of sales growth (7% YoY) with operating margin of 12% and EPS of $2.36. 
- **Brand Turnaround**: Abercrombie sequential improvement (down 2% vs. -14% Q2), Hollister up 16% with balanced gender growth. 
- **Tariff Resilience**: $60M Q4 tariff impact offset by AI-driven efficiency and strategic pricing. 
- **Share Buybacks**: $350M YTD, targeting $450M for 2025. 
- **Holiday Readiness**: Inventory clean, new stores opened, and exciting collaborations (Taco Bell, Kemo Sabe) for Q4. 


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **12th Consecutive Quarter of Growth**: Q3 2025 net sales reached $1.3 billion, up 7% YoY, with operating margin at 12% and EPS of $2.36, exceeding expectations. 
- **Regional Performance**: Americas (+7%), EMEA (+7%), APAC (-6%). EMEA driven by U.K. success, APAC facing softness. 
- **Brand Highlights**: 
  - **Abercrombie**: Sequential improvement with sales down 2% vs. -14% in Q2, driven by Women's cold-weather categories. Inventory clean, 30 new stores opened. 
  - **Hollister**: 16% net sales growth, 15% comp growth, balanced Men's/Women's performance. 25 new stores opened. 
- **Strategic Initiatives**: AI in customer service, PayPal/SymBio partnership for AI-driven commerce. $100M share buyback in Q3, total $350M YTD. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Results**: GAAP net income $155M, Non-GAAP EPS $2.36. Gross margin 62.5% (tariffs -210bps). Operating expenses up 100bps vs. Q3 2024. 
- **Tariff Impact**: $60M Q4 tariff expense (360bps of sales). 2025 full year tariff impact $90M (170bps). 
- **Inventory**: Clean position, cost +5%, units +1%. AUR improving sequentially. 
- **Q4 Outlook**: Net sales +4-6% YoY, operating margin ~14%. Tariffs $60M net, freight tailwind 150bps. 
- **2026 Guidance**: Share buybacks ~$450M, capital expenditures $225M. 

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Abercrombie Recovery**: Sequential improvement in AUR, traffic, and conversion. Q4 target: flat vs. Q4 2024 record. 
- **Hollister Momentum**: 10th consecutive quarter of growth, balanced by newness and tight inventory. Taco Bell collaboration for Cyber Monday. 
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Diversified sourcing, targeted price increases post-holiday. 2026 tariff impact to be detailed in next call. 
- **International Challenges**: EMEA growth offset by Germany softness, APAC needs brand awareness building. 
- **Promo Strategy**: Lower discounts, AUR flat in Q4. Inventory aligned with holiday demand. 


Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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