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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer operating two brand families: Abercrombie (including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and YPB) and Hollister (including Hollister and Gilly Hicks). After years of brand and operating-model changes, the company has recently delivered its strongest mix of growth + profitability in decades—driven by higher full-price selling, tighter inventory control, and continued investment in store “right-sizing” and digital.
Abercrombie & Fitch (Quick Facts)
FY2024 (ended Feb. 1, 2025): Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported $4.948B in net sales, $740.8M in operating income (a 15.0% operating margin), and $10.69 GAAP earnings per diluted share. The company ended the year with 789 stores across its brands (excluding temporary and international franchise stores) and employed ~39,200 associates globally.
Key Metrics Table: A&F Co. by the Numbers
| Metric | Stat | Year / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $4.948B | FY2024 (ended Feb. 1, 2025) |
| Comparable sales | +17% | FY2024 |
| Operating income | $740.8M | FY2024 |
| Operating margin | 15.0% | FY2024 |
| Net income attributable to A&F | $566.2M | FY2024 |
| GAAP EPS (diluted) | $10.69 | FY2024 |
| Total stores | 789 | As of Feb. 1, 2025 (excludes temporary & int’l franchise stores) |
| Store mix (brand families) | 278 Abercrombie / 511 Hollister | As of Feb. 1, 2025 |
| Associates (employees) | ~39,200 | As of Feb. 1, 2025 |
| Operating cash flow | $710.4M | FY2024 |
| Cash & equivalents | $772.7M | As of Feb. 1, 2025 |
Company Snapshot: What A&F Co. Owns
A&F Co. groups its brands into two “brand families”:
- Abercrombie: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, and the YPB (Your Personal Best) assortment.
- Hollister: Hollister and Gilly Hicks.
Brand Performance: Net Sales by Brand Family
Here’s how the two brand families split net sales (year-labeled):
| Brand family | FY2024 Net Sales | FY2023 Net Sales | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie | $2.556B | $2.202B | +16% |
| Hollister | $2.392B | $2.079B | +15% |
| Total Company | $4.948B | $4.281B | +16% |
Store Count: Total, Brand Mix, and Regions
A&F Co. ended FY2024 with 789 stores across its brands (excluding temporary and international franchise stores). The company opened 65 new stores and permanently closed 41 during FY2024.
Store count by region and brand family (year-end)
| Region | Abercrombie | Hollister | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 215 | 385 | 600 |
| EMEA | 33 | 100 | 133 |
| APAC | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| Total Company | 278 | 511 | 789 |
Financial Trend: Sales, Margin, EPS (Year-Labeled)
| Fiscal year | Net sales | Operating margin | GAAP EPS (diluted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 (ended Feb. 1, 2025) | $4.948B | 15.0% | $10.69 |
| FY2023 (ended Feb. 3, 2024) | $4.281B | 11.3% | $6.22 |
This Year’s Update: FY2025 Outlook (Guidance)
A&F Co. issued a fiscal-year outlook update in January 2026. In that update, the company projected net sales growth of at least 6% and an operating margin around 13% (with additional guidance ranges for EPS, share repurchases, and share count).
FAQ: Abercrombie & Fitch
How many stores does Abercrombie & Fitch Co. have?
A&F Co. reported 789 stores as of Feb. 1, 2025, excluding temporary and international franchise stores.
How much revenue does Abercrombie & Fitch make?
In FY2024 (ended Feb. 1, 2025), A&F Co. reported $4.948 billion in net sales.
Which brand is bigger: Abercrombie or Hollister?
In FY2024, Abercrombie net sales were $2.556B and Hollister net sales were $2.392B. Abercrombie was slightly larger by sales that year.
How profitable is Abercrombie & Fitch right now?
For FY2024, A&F Co. reported $740.8M operating income and a 15.0% operating margin.
How many employees does Abercrombie & Fitch have?
A&F Co. reported approximately 39,200 associates globally as of Feb. 1, 2025, with about 32,600 part-time.
Quick History (High-Level)
- 1892: Abercrombie Co. founded by David Abercrombie as an outdoor specialty retailer.
- 1904: Ezra Fitch joins; the brand becomes Abercrombie & Fitch.
- 2000: Hollister launches.
