Abercrombie & Fitch has reported strong holiday guidance despite the controversy surrounding its former CEO.
The company's third fiscal quarter results exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $2.50 and revenue of $1.21 billion.
Sales for Abercrombie rose approximately 14% from the same quarter last year.
Looking ahead to the holiday shopping season, the company forecasts sales growth of 5% to 7%.
CEO Fran Horowitz highlighted the broad-based growth across various regions and brands, with double-digit growth in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
The Abercrombie and Hollister brands also showed strong comparable sales growth.
Abercrombie has positioned itself as a significant player in the retail landscape, expanding into international markets and diversifying its product offerings.
Market sentiment has improved following the U.S. presidential election, leading to an optimistic outlook for retailers.
Analysts anticipate increased consumer spending during the holiday season.
Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch's strong performance and positive holiday guidance indicate a company poised for continued growth.