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Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers love 'elegant' summer dress that 'skims over bumpy bits'
FatFace's Iris Linen-Blend Dress is the ideal summer frock for those who want to look stylish but feel cool and comfortable at the same time When it comes to summer dressing, ease and elegance are the ultimate goals. We want to stay cool in the heat, but still look on trend, and I've found the perfect summer dress for under £70 that ticks all of those boxes. The Iris Light Blue Denim Dress from FatFace is one that strikes the ultimate balance between style and comfort this summer. Priced at £69, this linen-blend midi dress is quickly becoming a staple for fashion fans, who said it 'skims over bumpy bits' and gets them 'lots of compliments.' Crafted in a soft, lightweight linen - one of the most popular fabrics for beating summer heat - the Iris dress boasts a round neckline and sleeveless design, helping avoid pesky sweat patches. The flowy silhouette skims the figure, making it flattering without clinging, which wearers have said 'looks elegant'. The dress has earned nothing but praise since it launched a couple of weeks ago. One shopper said: 'I love this dress, it skims over bumpy bits, looks elegant, and a lovely lightweight and practical dress.' The midi length and unfussy cut make this dress ideal for multiple occasions. Whether you're enjoying lunch al fresco, packing for a coastal getaway or attending a chic wedding, it works for a range of events. Many customers have described it as 'lovely' writing: 'Lovely summer dress, fits and hangs well,' 'Lovely dress and had lots of compliments. Nice quality,' and 'Lovely comfortable summer dress.' It seems to be a rather popular style of dress, with a couple of similar designs on the high street right now. The High-Neck Linen-Blend Maxi Dress from Abercrombie and Fitch is perhaps the closest match we found. It's on sale from £82 down to £38.99, is made from linen and cotton and has a 'body-skimming silhouette'. At Roman, there's a boxier, slightly looser alternative in the Light Blue Satin A-Line Midi Dress, which is £20, down from £36. While it doesn't have any reviews, some shoppers have shared the reason they purchased it, with one commenting: 'It looks cool for hot summer days and evenings.' As for the FatFace dress there are a couple of downsides worth noting. Currently, it is not offered in a tall fit - only regular and short - which may be a drawback for taller shoppers. Additionally, it's available in just one colour, but we imagine many would love to see it expanded into more shades. That said, the Iris Light Blue Denim Dress is still a standout wardrobe hero for summer and I expect it'll be a sellout before the next heatwave. For those struggling to find their size in stock, the dress is also available at Next.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF) Stock Is Trading Up Today
Shares of young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) jumped 23.5% in the morning session after the company reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, which beat analysts' sales and EPS expectations. The outperformance was led by a 22% growth in Hollister, even as Abercrombie's own brand posted a 4% decline. Even with the boost in sales, profits took a hit. The cost of goods and other expenses climbed, pulling margins down and cutting into the bottom line. Looking ahead, the company's EPS guidance for the full year was reduced and fell short of Wall Street's expectations. This guidance includes the estimated impact from tariffs that are currently in effect, including a 30% tariff on imports from China and a 10% one on goods from many other countries. It excludes other currently paused tariffs. Overall, the quarter itself was quite solid. The market seems to be forgiving the reduced full-year EPS guidance as we've seen many retailers report worse quarters. Additionally, shares were down roughly 5% year-to-date heading into the print, reflecting lowered expectations. Is now the time to buy Abercrombie and Fitch? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Abercrombie and Fitch's shares are extremely volatile and have had 37 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Abercrombie and Fitch and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 12 months ago when the stock gained 27% on the news that the company reported a "beat and raise" quarter. First quarter results blew past analysts' revenue and EPS expectations, driven by its insanely high 21% year-on-year same-store sales growth (vs analysts' estimates of 12%). The sales performance was broad-based with Abercrombie brands up 31% while Hollister brands delivered growth of 12%. On the back of the strong print, the company raised its full-year revenue guidance from 5% growth at the midpoint to 10%, a massive jump. Zooming out, we think this was a fantastic quarter that shareholders will appreciate. Abercrombie and Fitch is down 40.8% since the beginning of the year, and at $90.70 per share, it is trading 52.8% below its 52-week high of $192.34 from June 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Abercrombie and Fitch's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $7,819. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Abercrombie and Fitch's (NYSE:ANF) Q1 Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Jumps 25.5%
Young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $1.1 billion. The company expects next quarter's revenue to be around $1.18 billion, close to analysts' estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.59 per share was 19.7% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Abercrombie and Fitch? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $1.1 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.06 billion (7.5% year-on-year growth, 3.5% beat) EPS (GAAP): $1.59 vs analyst estimates of $1.33 (19.7% beat) Revenue Guidance for Q2 CY2025 is $1.18 billion at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting Revenue Growth Guidance for full year CY2025 raised to 3-6% from 3-5% EPS (GAAP) guidance for the full year is $10 at the midpoint, lowered from previous and missing analyst estimates by 2.7% Operating Margin: 9.3%, down from 12.7% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow was -$54.76 million, down from $56.12 million in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales rose 4% year on year (21% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $3.68 billion Fran Horowitz, Chief Executive Officer, said, 'We delivered record first quarter net sales with 8% growth to last year. This was above our expectations and was supported by broad-based growth across our three regions. Hollister brands led the performance with growth of 22%, achieving its best ever first quarter net sales, while Abercrombie brands net sales were down 4% against 31% sales growth in 2024. We exceeded our expectations on the bottom line as well, with operating margin of 9.3% and earnings per share of $1.59. We also returned excess cash to shareholders through share repurchases totaling $200 million in the quarter, marking our fifth consecutive quarter of share repurchases. Founded as an outdoor and sporting brand, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) evolved to become a specialty retailer that sells its own brand of fashionable clothing to young adults. A company's long-term sales performance can indicate its overall quality. Any business can experience short-term success, but top-performing ones enjoy sustained growth for years. With $5.03 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Abercrombie and Fitch is a mid-sized retailer, which sometimes brings disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from better economies of scale. As you can see below, Abercrombie and Fitch's 5.7% annualized revenue growth over the last six years (we compare to 2019 to normalize for COVID-19 impacts) was tepid, but to its credit, it opened new stores and increased sales at existing, established locations. This quarter, Abercrombie and Fitch reported year-on-year revenue growth of 7.5%, and its $1.1 billion of revenue exceeded Wall Street's estimates by 3.5%. Company management is currently guiding for a 4% year-on-year increase in sales next quarter. Looking further ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 2.3% over the next 12 months, a deceleration versus the last six years. This projection doesn't excite us and indicates its products will see some demand headwinds. At least the company is tracking well in other measures of financial health. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link. The number of stores a retailer operates is a critical driver of how quickly company-level sales can grow. Abercrombie and Fitch has generally opened new stores over the last two years and averaged 1.3% annual growth, faster than the broader consumer retail sector. When a retailer opens new stores, it usually means it's investing for growth because demand is greater than supply, especially in areas where consumers may not have a store within reasonable driving distance. Note that Abercrombie and Fitch reports its store count intermittently, so some data points are missing in the chart below. A company's store base only paints one part of the picture. When demand is high, it makes sense to open more. But when demand is low, it's prudent to close some locations and use the money in other ways. Same-store sales gives us insight into this topic because it measures organic growth for a retailer's e-commerce platform and brick-and-mortar shops that have existed for at least a year. Abercrombie and Fitch has been one of the most successful retailers over the last two years thanks to skyrocketing demand within its existing locations. On average, the company has posted exceptional year-on-year same-store sales growth of 14.8%. This performance suggests its measured rollout of new stores is beneficial for shareholders. We like this backdrop because it gives Abercrombie and Fitch multiple ways to win: revenue growth can come from new stores, e-commerce, or increased foot traffic and higher sales per customer at existing locations. In the latest quarter, Abercrombie and Fitch's same-store sales rose 4% year on year. This was a meaningful deceleration from its historical levels. We'll be watching closely to see if Abercrombie and Fitch can reaccelerate growth. We were impressed by how significantly Abercrombie and Fitch blew past analysts' EPS expectations this quarter on better-than-expected revenue. Additionally, the company raised its full-year guidance for revenue growth. On the other hand, its EPS guidance for next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this print was mixed, but given how much difficulty some retailers have had this quarter, the market is rewarding Abercrombie and Fitch. The stock traded up 25% to $96.41 immediately after reporting. Should you buy the stock or not? The latest quarter does matter, but not nearly as much as longer-term fundamentals and valuation, when deciding if the stock is a buy. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What To Expect From Abercrombie and Fitch's (ANF) Q1 Earnings
Young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here's what you need to know. Abercrombie and Fitch beat analysts' revenue expectations by 1.2% last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.58 billion, up 9.1% year on year. It was a slower quarter for the company, with EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts' expectations significantly and a miss of analysts' gross margin estimates. Is Abercrombie and Fitch a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Abercrombie and Fitch's revenue to grow 4.1% year on year to $1.06 billion, slowing from the 22.1% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $1.37 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Abercrombie and Fitch has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice over the last two years. Looking at Abercrombie and Fitch's peers in the apparel and footwear retail segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Urban Outfitters delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 10.7%, beating analysts' expectations by 2.5%, and Boot Barn reported revenues up 16.8%, falling short of estimates by 0.9%. Urban Outfitters traded up 23% following the results while Boot Barn was also up 16.5%. Read our full analysis of Urban Outfitters's results here and Boot Barn's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the apparel and footwear retail segment, with share prices up 8.8% on average over the last month. Abercrombie and Fitch is up 4.5% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $117.80 (compared to the current share price of $73.88). Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘My most-complimented comfortable and flattering holiday dress now has 20% off'
My Abercrombie and Fitch maxi dress was one of my most-complimented holiday outfits, and it's now been slashed by 20% in the brand's summer sale There's nothing better than the excitement of packing for a holiday, and only the best outfits will do. Even if you're a chronic 'just in case' overpacker like me, there are certain pieces that you know you'll wear again and again, and feel fab every time. For me, that one piece was Abercrombie & Fitch's Strapless Drop-Waist Maxi Dress, which from the moment I tried it on I knew would be sticking around in my wardrobe for many years to come. The dress is the perfect combination of sophisticated and timeless, whilst still being versatile and easy to style – not to mention comfortable and flattering to wear. It's usually priced at £90, but for a limited time, A&F has slashed the price to £74.99, saving you just under 20% on its usual price. I wore the maxi dress in the baking Arizona heat, and although it has a structured fit, it never felt too heavy or constrictive so I didn't overheat or feel uncomfortable. It has a structured strapless bodice, with a drop waist design that's universally flattering on all body types. The maxi length hemline was just right on my 5ft 4' frame, and it had a very on-trend bubble skirt that had plenty of volume without being too heavy. Oh, and did I mention it has pockets?! It's made from poplin material which holds its shape nicely and doesn't crease very much, making it ideal for packing in a suitcase. The cotton fabric and lining are both super breathable too, so there was limited sweating even in almost 40 degree heat. If you do want something lighter and more stretchy, Next's Bandeau Jersey Woven Mix Midi Dress is £36 and comes in three colours, including a navy and white design similar to my beloved Abercrombie dress. Meanwhile the 4th & Reckless Bandeau Contrast Drop Waist Maxi Dress in Black and Cream, £55, is another great option that has a soft stretchy bandeau bodice and flowy maxi skirt. We also love the Amy Lynn Alexa Shoulder Tie Puffball Midi Dress in Navy if you prefer a block colour and strappy design. It's now on sale for £77, down from £110. Although I'm usually hesitant about strapless designs, there were small rubber strips around the top of the A&F Strapless Drop-Waist Maxi Dress which held it perfectly in place, and there was absolutely zero slipping even though I wore it for hours on end. If you're not a strapless kind of person don't worry – it also comes with a packet of adjustable straps that can be hooked on, so you can get some extra support or simply change up the look of the dress. The bodice even had soft boning in, which helps give extra support as well as smoothing over your stomach. My only gripe was the boning did slightly rub underneath my arms after a few hours, with the combination of heat and the placement making them a little awkward. However the back is also fully smocked and shirred, giving plenty of stretch and letting you move freely which made up for the slight digging in. The A&F Strapless Drop-Waist Maxi Dress comes in sizes XS to XL, with petite, regular and tall lengths available. If the black and white design isn't for you, you can also pick it up in a green and white abstract print that screams holiday.
