Abercrombie & Fitch stock dives after holiday update trims sales outlook — what investors watch next
NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 09:49 EST — Regular session Abercrombie & Fitch Co shares plunged Monday after the apparel retailer trimmed its Q4 outlook and cut the upper range of its full-year sales growth forecast post-holiday season. Early trading saw the stock drop roughly 20% to $99.62. This shift is critical since the holiday quarter is prime time for many mall-based brands, and guidance changes tend to ripple quickly through the sector. Abercrombie has maintained solid margins, so expectations were already set high. Tariffs are back on the radar as shoppers stay price-conscious. Investors aren’t just focused on holiday