Company Overview - Abercrombie & Fitch operates as an omnichannel retailer across multiple regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, offering a variety of apparel, personal care products, and accessories under several brands [2]. Financial Performance - The company has lowered its full-year EPS guidance to a range of $9.50–$10.50 from a previous range of $10.40–$11.40, primarily due to anticipated tariff expenses of $50 million on imports [3]. - In Q1 FY 2025, net sales grew by 8% to $1.1 billion, exceeding expectations by 7%, but adjusted EPS of $1.59 fell short of prior targets [3]. - Analysts have revised their profit forecasts downward, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year decreasing from $11.06 to $10.17 and next year's estimate dropping from $11.68 to $10.57 [3]. Market Position - Abercrombie & Fitch is currently rated as Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) due to the negative outlook and multiple analysts cutting their estimates [3]. - The Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry is positioned in the Bottom 15% of the Zacks Industry Rank, indicating overall challenges within the sector [4]. - Despite the challenges, there are a few companies within the industry that are performing well, such as Stitch Fix and Urban Outfitters, which hold a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [4].