Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 13F: New $3.8M Stake in ANF

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Key Points

  • Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia opened a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch Co. by purchasing 28,300 shares valued at $3,811,727.
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares traded near $159.64 on the filing date, sitting well above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
  • Several major firms adjusted their holdings while insiders completed multiple sales during the quarter ahead of the next earnings report.

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Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia opened a new position in Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) during the quarter, purchasing 28,300 shares valued at approximately $3,811,727. The fund disclosed the new holding in a Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026.

ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
$159.64 +29.01% year to date
Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

What Changed in Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Position

The fund established a brand-new stake in the apparel retailer, going from zero shares to 28,300 shares. The reported value of the position stood at $3,811,727 as of the filing date.

Other Institutional Activity in Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Elser Financial Planning picked up 1,001 shares to finish with 1,001 shares worth about $203,794. AQR Capital Management, LLC cut its holdings by 1,019,534 shares, ending with 2,428,332 shares valued at $391,665,651. American Century Companies Inc boosted its stake by 395,009 shares, finishing with 2,017,220 shares worth about $325,357,400. Bbfit Investments Pte Ltd kept its holding steady at 1,632,944 shares valued at $263,377,526. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership grew its holdings by 70,625 shares, ending with 1,380,924 shares worth about $222,729,222.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Stock Holds Steady

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. closed at $159.64 on October 21, 2026. The stock recently traded around $159.64, holding well above its 50-day moving average of $136.14 and its 200-day moving average of $103.09. The retailer's shares sit just below their 52-week high of $163.82, following a strong run from their 52-week low of $65.45.

Recent Earnings

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported $5.34 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue alongside earnings of $11.58 per share for the same period. The company operates with a 10.0% net profit margin and a return on equity of 40.6%. The retailer is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 25, 2026.

Earnings drift grade

Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.

C- 50/100

Reported May 27, 2026

  1. Forward outlook

    2 target cuts vs 1 raises.

  2. EPS & revenue

    EPS beat estimates by 14.1%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.9%.

  3. Profit surprise

    EBITDA beat by 8 percent. Operating income beat by 11 percent.

  4. Pre-earnings setup

    Expectations were about average.

  5. Analyst signal

    1 target raise, 2 target cuts.

  6. Earnings quality

    Gross margin down 2.9 points. Operating margin down 1.5 points. Positive free cash flow.

Earnings Call Summary

Abercrombie delivered record first quarter sales of $1.11 billion, up 2 percent year over year, marking the 14th straight quarter of growth. Earnings per share of $1.47 beat expectations, helped by better-than-planned operating margins and lower tariff costs. The Middle East conflict hurt sales by about 50 basis points, and a technology system upgrade temporarily limited growth by 100 basis points, but both are now behind them.

Guidance The company expects full year sales growth of 3 to 5 percent from $5.27 billion last year, reaching about $5.43 billion. They plan to deliver operating margins of 12 to 12.5 percent and earnings per share between $10.20 and $11. They are returning $450 million to shareholders through stock buybacks.

Underwhelming report. Mixed results that may lead to slightly lower expectations.

Insider Buying and Selling at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Director Kenneth B. Robinson sold 800 shares on August 28, 2026, at an average price of $149.69 for a total of $119,752. Officer Jay Rust sold 5,000 shares on August 28, 2026, at $147.50 per share, totaling $737,500. Officer Scott D. Lipesky sold 5,000 shares on August 28, 2026, at $149.00 each for a total of $745,000, and later sold another 2,000 shares as Chief Operating Officer on September 4, 2026, at $146.82 per share for a total of $293,640.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Citigroup downgraded the stock to a Neutral rating on August 27, 2026, while raising its target from $135.00 to $156.00. Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating on August 27, 2026, lifting its target from $114.00 to $155.00. Argus Research upgraded the stock to a Buy rating with a $162.00 price target on August 31, 2026. BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $170.00 target on September 9, 2026. BTIG reiterated a Buy rating and a $175.00 target on October 7, 2026. Wall Street maintains a consensus Buy rating on the stock with an average price target of $165.82 across 11 analyst opinions.

About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer selling casual apparel, personal care items, and accessories. Through store locations and digital platforms, the company serves men, women, and kids across multiple global regions under brand names such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Abercrombie & Fitch Co. will watch the upcoming earnings report on November 25, 2026, for further updates on sales growth and profit margins. Institutional filings and analyst revisions will continue to guide market sentiment following the retailer's strong stock performance.

Source: Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt's 13F filing on $ANF (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts

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