ANF
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) closed at $87.98 as of 2026-03-20, trading 9.3% above its 200-week moving average of $80.52. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 35, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.82 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1490 weeks of data, ANF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ANF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +46.0%.
With a market cap of $4.1 billion, ANF is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 37.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 28.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ANF would have grown to $990, compared to $1129 for the S&P 500. ANF has returned 8.3% annualized vs 8.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 42.9% compound annual rate, with 2 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ANF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ANF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying ANF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +46.9% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +8.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 57% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +94.9% vs +21.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ANF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ANF has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +46.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 0.6% | +3.7% | +506.8% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 1 | 9.0% | +13.3% | +553.6% |
| Feb 2000 | Aug 2000 | 26 | 59.9% | +105.7% | +797.4% |
| Sep 2000 | Oct 2000 | 3 | 12.0% | -7.7% | +594.4% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 6 | 24.0% | +17.1% | +545.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Mar 2002 | 26 | 35.8% | -0.6% | +472.5% |
| Jun 2002 | Jan 2003 | 34 | 42.7% | +3.5% | +390.6% |
| Dec 2003 | Jan 2004 | 7 | 7.3% | +80.8% | +423.2% |
| Jun 2008 | Nov 2010 | 125 | 77.1% | -59.4% | +107.5% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 0.2% | +1.2% | +164.7% |
| Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | 1 | 6.6% | +28.3% | +190.6% |
| May 2012 | Nov 2012 | 27 | 28.7% | +53.9% | +226.8% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 1 | 0.3% | -2.8% | +153.6% |
| Aug 2013 | Jan 2018 | 231 | 61.4% | +15.7% | +196.6% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 7.1% | -1.9% | +456.8% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 2 | 11.6% | +15.2% | +463.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 4.8% | +2.0% | +449.0% |
| May 2019 | Nov 2019 | 23 | 19.2% | -29.2% | +435.9% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 5 | 9.3% | +34.6% | +467.1% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 42 | 50.7% | +47.1% | +432.0% |
| May 2022 | Nov 2022 | 26 | 35.5% | +32.8% | +290.2% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 7.5% | +286.5% | +303.9% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 4 | 5.4% | +418.6% | +273.7% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 7 | 7.2% | N/A | +19.9% |
| Average | 25 | — | +46.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANF below its 200-week moving average?
No. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) is currently 9.3% above its 200-week moving average of $80.52. It would need to fall to $80.52 to cross below the line.
What is ANF's 200-week moving average price?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s 200-week moving average is $80.52 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ANF drops below its 200-week moving average?
ANF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +46.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is ANF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ANF as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 35. Free cash flow yield is 5.3%. Return on equity is 37.2%. Price-to-book is 2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ANF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28.6 years, $100 invested in ANF would have grown to $990, compared to $1129 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 8.8% for the index. ANF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20