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Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.

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Across the recent three months, 9 analysts have shared their insights on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $188.11, a high estimate of $220.00, and a low estimate of $147.00. Highlighting a 1.51% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $191.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731603627_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mauricio Serna</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mauricio Serna</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Abercrombie &amp; Fitch. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Better</h2>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 21.24% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.74%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 11.65%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.42%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.74, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Assessing Abercrombie & Fitch: Insights From 9 Financial Analysts

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna maintains Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $165 to $170.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>217.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SONY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.50</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>201</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$1820.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3800.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 14389 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.4K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 6444 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SONY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 160 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 725 contract(s) at a $18.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.1K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 1895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1720 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 119 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.4K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 871 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 315 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $1790.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 280 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $2670.0 per contract. There were 201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $1820.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $5300.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 798 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $8556.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 434 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $3800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $13930.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>42.5K</td>
<td>197.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>48.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td>703</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>794</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>548</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>537</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 74 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 42589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 197005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $1490.0 per contract. There were 4982 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10028 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $242.0 per contract. There were 5052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1400 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.6K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 48024 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 547 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.2K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 15977 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $48.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 703 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 199 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.0K, with a price of $980.0 per contract. There were 794 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 702 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 114 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 548 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 2450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $272.0 per contract. There were 191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

MBLY

PLNT

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 0% bullish and 100%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $35,854, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $256,860.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $145.0 for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's significant trades, within a strike price range of $140.0 to $145.0, over the past month.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730904350_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.93</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>376</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">137</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 393,960, the ANF's price is down by -1.18%, now at $136.18. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
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Markets

A Closer Look at Abercrombie & Fitch's Options Market Dynamics

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$129.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$132.5K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NCLH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$270.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>594</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>373</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$78.8K</td>
<td>683</td>
<td>181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HLT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 188 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.7K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 2359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 149 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10447 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 74 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 14795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2798 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NCLH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 319 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $270.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FND#NYSE">FND</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 996 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 137 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $1895.0 per contract. There were 3306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 594 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 1208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 373 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $143.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.8K, with a price of $1314.0 per contract. There were 683 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HLT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 74 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 127 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 1887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BABA

CVNA

DKNG

NCLH

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$81.7K</td>
<td>24.0K</td>
<td>66.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$493.0K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>676</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$154.7K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$87.8K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APTV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>333</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>507</td>
<td>184</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 393 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.7K, with a price of $208.0 per contract. There were 24059 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66296 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 442 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 8500 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $493.0K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 15001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 1552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4886 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 23369 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 561 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $78.0 per contract. There were 2261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2066 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 28 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 676 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1685 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 78 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 752 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $154.7K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 27880 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 703 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $87.8K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1087 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APTV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 99 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 333 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 507 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 184 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 36.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 49.98%. Currently, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has a market capitalization of $7.09 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ANF: If an investor had bought $1000 of ANF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,805.25 today based on a price of $138.80 for ANF at the time of writing.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730314828_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $7,800 Today

Former Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) CEO Mike Jeffries has entered a plea of not guilty to allegations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41460272/former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-under-arrest-in-federal-sex-trafficking-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sex trafficking and interstate prostitution</a>.
Attorneys submitted the plea on Jeffries&#8217; behalf in a New York federal court located on Long Island, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gplnlq7zyo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> BBC. He sat alongside them, clad in a sharp navy blue suit, his face revealing no emotion.
Jeffries faced indictment on Wednesday for 16 federal charges involving sex trafficking and international prostitution, with allegations suggesting he utilized a network of employees, contractors, and security personnel, while leading the retailer, <a target="_blank" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/25/business/former-abercrombie-ceo-mike-jeffries-arraigned-sex-trafficking/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> CNN.
Jeffries, who joined Abercrombie &amp; Fitch in 1992 and led the company to its dramatic rise, stepped down in 2014 after declining performance, including 11 consecutive quarters of negative comparable-store sales.&nbsp;
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, ANF stock has gained over 15% in the past six months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Two Roads Shared Trust Conductor Global Equity Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGV#NYSE">CGV</a>) and&nbsp;Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVAL#NASDAQ">QVAL</a>).
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-abercrombie-ceo-mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking/story?id=115019375" rel="noreferrer noopener">a report</a>&nbsp;from ABC News, Jeffries&#8217; partner&nbsp;Matthew Smith&nbsp;and a third man,&nbsp;Jim Jacobson, were also arrested in the investigation into possible sexual exploitation and abuse of young men.
Jacobson also entered a not guilty plea immediately after the former CEO. Meanwhile, Smith is set to make his courtroom debut in New York at a later date, BBC added.
The FBI opened an investigation into the former A&amp;F CEO last year after a <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66889779.amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBC report</a> uncovered multiple men alleging that Jeffries and Smith sexually abused them at events hosted in their New York homes and hotels worldwide.
However, Jeffries will be placed under house arrest, permitted to leave his residences in New York and Florida only for medical appointments, meetings with his lawyers, and religious gatherings.
Meanwhile, the company will report its third quarter results on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The street view for adjusted earnings per share is pegged at $2.36, while the analyst consensus estimate for quarterly revenues stands at $1.18 billion.
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<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-25/ex-abercrombie-ceo-jeffries-pleads-not-guilty-to-us-charges?srnd=homepage-europe">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-25/ex-abercrombie-ceo-jeffries-pleads-not-guilty-to-us-charges?srnd=homepage-europe</a>
Former Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Chief Executive Officer Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty to running a sex-trafficking ring that coerced young men to engage in sexual acts with him in hopes of a career in modeling for the brand.

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'Ex-Abercrombie CEO Jeffries Pleads Not Guilty To US Charges' - Bloomberg News

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch. Our analysis of options history for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) revealed 16 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 68% of traders were bullish, while 31% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,211,853, and 4 were calls, valued at $278,470.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $140.0 for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729693839_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$285.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>939</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$52.3</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$52.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$151.6K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$129.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$123.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>634</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$123.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
In light of the recent options history for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 199,532, the price of ANF is down -1.17% at $153.01. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 27 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $195.0.
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Former Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) CEO Michael Jeffries was arrested Tuesday as part of a criminal sex trafficking investigation by the FBI and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40676137/wall-street-analysts-think-abercrombie-could-surge-27-51-read-this-before-placing-a-bet">federal prosecutors. </a>&nbsp;
The Details: According to <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-abercrombie-ceo-mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking/story?id=115019375">a report</a> from ABC News, Jeffries' partner Matthew Smith and a third man, Jim Jacobson, were also arrested in the investigation into possible sexual exploitation and abuse of young men.
A separate civil lawsuit filed last year accused Jeffries of exploiting young men for sex at parties he hosted with Smith in New York, London, Venice and elsewhere. The alleged victims said they were recruited by Jacobson, who acted as a middleman.
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One of the plaintiffs in the civil case, David Bradberry, said Jeffries drove Abercrombie's success using the &#8220;oversexualization of young men.&#8221; Bradberry's lawsuit included accusations that Jeffries, Smith, Jacobson and Abercrombie &amp; Fitch lured young men with promises of making them an Abercrombie model and then coercing them perform sexual acts and take drugs.&nbsp;
An attorney for another plaintiff, Brad Edwards, told ABC News in a statement:
&#8220;As we laid out in our lawsuit, this was an Abercrombie-run, sex trafficking organization that permeated throughout the company and allowed the three individuals arrested today to victimize dozens and dozens of young, aspiring male models.&#8221;
Jeffries, who joined Abercrombie &amp; Fitch in 1992 and led the company to its dramatic rise, stepped down in 2014 after declining performance, including 11 consecutive quarters of negative comparable-store sales. 
&#8220;We will respond in detail to the allegations after the Indictment is unsealed, and when appropriate, but plan to do so in the courthouse — not the media,&#8221; Brian Bieber, an attorney for Jeffries, told ABC News.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>23.6K</td>
<td>38.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>34.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>832</td>
<td>638</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>293</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 178 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 23663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38794 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 10522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 50 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.5K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 8189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 413 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 18330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $605.0 per contract. There were 5177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1069 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $339.0 per contract. There were 832 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 638 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 332 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 788 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1325.0 per contract. There were 1587 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 293 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 77 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $1330.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.48% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.32 million shares sold short, which is 15.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729103423_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 17.21%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Abercrombie & Fitch?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $348,432, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $137,710.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $135.0 to $200.0 for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch options trades today is 324.62 with a total volume of 326.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's big money trades within a strike price range of $135.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729097163_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$168.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$64.9K</td>
<td>402</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.6</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$37.35</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$42.1</td>
<td>$41.9</td>
<td>$42.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$42.1K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$41.5</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$40.75</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumers through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
In light of the recent options history for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 653,080, the price of ANF is up by 0.98%, reaching $161.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Abercrombie &amp; Fitch</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $195.0.
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Looking At Abercrombie & Fitch's Recent Unusual Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>48.5K</td>
<td>90.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LGIH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>802</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YUMC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td>744</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$226.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>644</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>644</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 124 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 48591 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 981 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $152.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 129 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.1K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 29495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2351 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 1474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1677 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 157 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.9K, with a price of $1090.0 per contract. There were 16630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1479 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LGIH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGIH#NASDAQ">LGIH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 802 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding YUMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.8K, with a price of $311.0 per contract. There were 744 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 248 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 178 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $226.3K, with a price of $1273.0 per contract. There were 2592 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For YUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 469 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 85 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 5129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.1K, with a price of $2159.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

LGIH

YUMC

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>41.1K</td>
<td>60.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>35.2K</td>
<td>28.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>48.1K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>891</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YUMC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>551</td>
<td>686</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$167.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>595</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$205.2K</td>
<td>291</td>
<td>239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>490</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 109 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 41106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 35286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28760 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 95 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 48107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8937 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 97 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $273.0 per contract. There were 5042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 95 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.5K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 6919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 891 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding YUMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 486 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.3K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 551 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 167 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.1K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 1670 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 595 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 95 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 328 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.4K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 9455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $205.2K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 239 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For YUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 249 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ULTA

Burlington Stores, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/burl#NYSE">BURL</a>) strong sales growth in the second quarter of 2024, driven by an aggressive store expansion strategy, robust comparable sales performance and operational efficiencies, positions the company for sustained success.
Enhanced inventory management and operational efficiencies have boosted profitability. The company&#39;s revised guidance for fiscal 2024 reflects confidence in its continued strong performance, with expectations for improved margins and earnings.
Investments in supply-chain upgrades and automation position Burlington for sustained long-term growth. The company remains well-positioned to provide continued value to both consumers and investors, solidifying its market presence and competitive advantage.
<h2>BURL Achieves Growth on Store Expansion &amp; Improved Margins</h2>
Burlington achieved a remarkable 13% growth in total sales in the second quarter due to rapid store expansion. The company added 36 stores, raising its total store count to 1,057. This expansion is expected to continue, with plans to open 100 stores and relocate 30 by the end of 2024.
Sales at these new locations exceeded expectations, typically generating about $7 million in their first full year of operation. Burlington&#39;s continued focus on growing its store footprint underscores its ability to scale revenues and enhance its market presence across the United States.
Burlington&#39;s comparable store sales (comp sales) grew 5% year over year, surpassing its guidance of flat to 2%. A key driver of this success has been the company&#39;s emphasis on full-price selling, which rose 7%, enabling Burlington to reduce markdowns and increase margins. By reducing clearance sales and focusing on full-price goods, the company improved profitability and showcased its ability to deliver value to consumers.
BURL also made significant strides in improving its margins. The company&#39;s gross margin rose by 110 basis points, reaching 42.8% in the second quarter primarily due to faster inventory turnover and fewer markdowns. Operational efficiencies in distribution centers helped offset inflationary pressures, while supply-chain improvements contributed to a 160-basis-point expansion in the operating margin.
<h2>Burlington&#39;s Strong Outlook for FY24</h2>
BURL, which shares space with Skechers (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/skx#NYSE">SKX</a>), Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/shoo#NASDAQ">SHOO</a>) and Abercrombie (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anf#NYSE">ANF</a>), updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, signaling a stronger outlook. Total sales are expected to rise 9-10%, up from the previously mentioned 8-10%. Comparable store sales are projected to grow 2-3%, an improvement from the earlier stated 0-2%.
The adjusted operating margin is forecast to increase 50-70 basis points, higher than the prior stated 40-60 basis points. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $7.66-$7.96, up from the previously stated $7.35-$7.75.
For the third quarter, Burlington anticipates a total sales increase of 10-12%, with comparable sales growth of 0-2% and an adjusted EBIT margin improvement of 60-80 basis points. In the fourth quarter, comparable sales are forecast to be flat or rise up to 2%, with total sales growth expected to be 5-7%.
<h2>Synopsis of SKX, SHOO &amp; ANF</h2>
Skechers is focused on expanding its direct-to-consumer segment and growing international sales. The company plans to invest in store openings, enhance omnichannel capabilities and build a second distribution center in China. These initiatives align with its long-term strategy to improve operational efficiency and expand customer reach. For fiscal 2024, Skechers expects sales between $8.88 billion and $8.98 billion, suggesting an increase from the $8 billion reported in fiscal 2023. It anticipates earnings per share between $4.08 and $4.18, indicating a rise from the $3.49 recorded in fiscal 2023.
Steven Madden&#39;s recovery in the U.S. wholesale footwear business signals a positive shift toward normalized inventory levels and renewed growth with key retail partners. This recovery underscores the brand&#39;s strength in its primary market and highlights its ability to overcome past challenges. With this improvement, the company is well-positioned for sustainable growth in its core business. Steven Madden&#39;s solid business framework enables it to capitalize on market opportunities and enhance stakeholder value. For 2024, SHOO expects revenue growth of 11-13% from that reported in 2023, with adjusted earnings projected at $2.55-$2.65 per share, implying growth from the $2.30 recorded in 2023.
Abercrombie is on track to achieve its 2024 target of demonstrating sustainable, profitable growth. The company expects to continue benefiting from strength in its brands, driven by its focus on delivering high-quality, on-trend assortments for new and retained customers across regions and brands. It has also been focused on making strategic investments across stores, digital and technology, which are slated to aid the company in the long term. Backed by the strong first-half fiscal 2024 results, Abercrombie raised its sales and operating margin views for the fiscal 2024. It anticipates net sales for fiscal 2024 to increase 12-13% from the $4.3 billion reported in the prior year. It earlier expected net sales growth of 10% for the fiscal 2024.
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Is Abercrombie For Real? The Underlying Numbers Say Yes

The retail sector shows strong Q4 growth potential, driven by increased consumer spending, mobile shopping, holiday demand, and strategic business responses, making it attractive for investment. Therefore, high-growth stocks, such as Walmart (WMT), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), and PriceSmart (PSMT), could be wise portfolio additions ahead of a strong Q4. Keep reading… The retail industry is poised for strong Q4 growth, driven by mobile shopping, discount strategies, and rising consumer spending. Quick shipping and service sales, especially pre-Christmas, further boost momentum. Investors may consider buying high-growth retail stocks: Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>), and PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>) for potential gains this season.
The U.S. Q4 outlook is positive, with retail sales exceeding expectations and inflation moving toward the Fed's 2% target. However, core inflation remains at 2.8%. Market expectations for a December rate cut have dropped to 60% from 70%, as Fed officials indicate no immediate need for cuts, citing ongoing <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/strong-us-data-continues-reshaping-fed-views-pace-extent-rate-cuts-2024-11-15/">economic strength</a>, which is favorable for the retail sector.
Meanwhile, Deloitte's holiday retail survey predicts a strong year-end, with consumers planning to spend <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/articles/us187581_cic-holiday-retail/2024-Deloitte-holiday-retail-survey_Protected.pdf">$1,778 on holiday purchases</a>, an 8% increase from last year. Despite concerns over higher prices, a brighter economic outlook is driving spending in Q4. While gift spending remains steady, shoppers are increasingly focused on experiences and deals, taking advantage of year-end discounts and offers.
Moreover, the rise of supercenters, supermarkets, and hypermarkets, combined with adjusted buying habits and early promotions, aligns with the current economic environment, sustaining momentum in key retail categories. As a result, the National Retail Federation forecasts a <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-forecasts-retail-sales-reach-least-523-trillion-2024">2.5% to 3.5% increase</a> in 2024 retail sales, reaching $5.23 to $5.28 trillion, making the retail sector a promising investment opportunity.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the three retail picks mentioned above.
Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, discount stores, membership-only warehouse clubs, e-commerce websites, and mobile commerce applications.
On October 30, 2024, WMT announced the use of AI and generative AI tools to improve holiday shopping with personalized gift ideas, a shopping assistant, and AI-powered search. They also expanded delivery services and customer support for a faster, more convenient experience.
On October 22, 2024, WMT announced the expansion of its Pharmacy Delivery service, integrating prescriptions with general merchandise into a single order for delivery. This service is now available in six states and will reach 49 states by January 2025, offering convenient delivery options, including same-day and on-demand delivery.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity, WMT's 18.97% is 84.8% higher than the 10.26% industry average. Its 11.56% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 68.1% higher than the 6.88% industry average. Likewise, its 2.61x trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/assetturnover.asp">asset turnover ratio</a> is 200.6% higher than the industry average of 0.87x.
WMT's revenue grew at a CAGR of 5.5% over the past three years. Similarly, its net income grew at a CAGR of 15.7% during the same period.
For the fiscal second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, WMT's total revenues increased 4.8% year-over-year to $169.34 billion. Likewise, its adjusted operating income rose 8.5% from the year-ago value to $7.94 billion. Moreover, the company's consolidated net income attributable to WMT came in at $4.50 billion, or $0.56 per common share.
Street expects WMT's EPS and revenue for the quarter ended October 31, 2024, to increase 4.1% and 4.4% year-over-year to $0.53 and $166.44 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. WMT's stock has gained 60.9% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $84.52.
WMT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its strong fundamentals. It has an overall rating of A, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Stability and Sentiment and a B for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #9 out of 36 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">Click here</a>, to see WMT's ratings for Value.
Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>)
ANF and its subsidiaries operate as an omnichannel retailer internationally. The company offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks brands. It sells products through its stores and various wholesale channels.
In terms of the trailing-12-month levered FCF margin, ANF's 9.86% is 104.2% higher than the 4.83% industry average. Its 14.39% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 79% higher than the 8.04% industry average. Likewise, the stock's 1.60x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 59.7% higher than the 1x industry average.
ANF's EPS grew at a CAGR of 29.3% over the past three years. Moreover, its revenue grew at a CAGR of 9.1% over the past three years.
In the second quarter that ended on August 3, 2024, ANF's net sales increased 21.2% year-over-year to $1.13 billion. Its operating income grew 95.5% year-over-year to  $175.63 million. Similarly, its net income attributable to ANF was $133.17 million, or $2.50 per share, up 134.1% and 127.3% over the prior-year quarter.
For the quarter ended October 31, 2024, ANF's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 33% and 11.6% year-over-year to $2.43 and $1.18 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 108.8% to close the last trading session at $143.39.
It's no surprise that ANF has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary POWR Ratings system.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry, it is ranked #13 out of 61 stocks. To see ANF's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">click here</a>.
PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>)
PSMT owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company offers both basic and private-label consumable and non-consumable products under the Member's Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli items, seafood, and poultry.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Capex / Sales, PSMT's 3.43% is 8.8% higher than the 3.15% industry average. Likewise, its 6.87% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 71.2% higher than the 4.01% industry average. Moreover, the stock's 2.44x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 180.9% higher than the 0.87x industry average.
PSMT's revenue grew at a CAGR of 10.7% over the past three years. In addition, its EBITDA grew at a CAGR of 11% during the same period.
PSMT's total revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter ended August 31, 2024, rose 9.6% year over year to $1.23 billion. Its operating income increased 53.1% year over year to $49.20 million. Also, PSMT's adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share improved 42.8% and 44.6% year over year to $29.07 million and $0.94, respectively.
Analysts expect PSMT's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending November 31, 2024, to increase 9.7% and 6.3% year-over-year to $1.36 and $1.24 billion, respectively. Over the past year, the stock has gained 26.8% to close the last trading session at $87.13.
PSMT's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
PSMT has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Within the Grocery/Big Box Retailers industry, it is ranked #13. To access PSMT's additional ratings for Sentiment and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">click here</a>.
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JPMorgan's 'Analyst Focus List' – growth, income, value, short ideas

With inflation showing a cooling trend and disposable incomes on the rise, the consumer discretionary sector is gaining momentum. Amid this, Adidas AG (ADDYY), Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (SKX), and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) stand out with their solid fundamentals and promising growth prospects. Read more… Cooling inflation and growing consumer spending are propelling the consumer discretionary sector's growth. Amid this, notable companies like adidas AG (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADDYY/">ADDYY</a>), Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKX/">SKX</a>), and Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>) showcase robust fundamentals and strong growth potential.
In October, <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm">prices were 2.6% higher</a> than a year ago, according to the Consumer Price Index. While slightly above September's 2.4%, this is a significant drop compared to the steep inflation rates of 2022 and 2023. Such moderation provides much-needed relief to American consumers and businesses alike.
Elyse Ausenbaugh, head of investment strategy at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, emphasized the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/11/13/october-cpi-report-inflation-fed-rate/76231211007/">importance of stable inflation data</a>. She noted that amid concerns over tariffs, immigration policies, and fiscal challenges, steady inflation offers a welcome reprieve, reducing uncertainties for the market.
Retail sales also reflect healthy consumer activity, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/retailers-spending-consumers-inflation-stores-shoppers-economy-d9373d589c5af93504920c5894753444">rising 0.4% from September</a> to October. Plus, retailers are gearing up for a strong holiday shopping season, with analysts predicting solid performance. The seasonal boost is expected to drive significant growth in the October-December quarter.
In particular, the <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/consumer-discretionary.asp">consumer discretionary</a> sector could benefit from increased consumer spending. As shoppers look to indulge in non-essential goods and experiences during the holidays, companies in this sector could see a surge in demand. This trend offers promising prospects for brands offering luxury products.
So, let us dive into the fundamentals of three consumer discretionary stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: adidas AG (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADDYY/">ADDYY</a>)
Based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, ADDYY designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifestyle products globally. It offers footwear, apparel, accessories, and gear, such as bags and balls. Moreover, the company sells its products through its physical retail stores, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
ADDYY's trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gross_profit_margin.asp">gross profit margin</a> of 49.72% is 32.1% higher than the industry average of 37.65%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 9.01% is 91.5% higher than the sector average of 4.70%. Likewise, the stock's asset turnover ratio of 1.18x is 17.3% higher than the industry average of 1.00x.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, ADDYY's net sales increased 7.3% year-over-year to €6.44 billion ($6.81 billion). Its gross profit rose 11.7% from the year-ago value to €3.30 billion ($3.49 billion).
Additionally, net income attributable to shareholders grew 70.9% from the prior year's quarter to €443 million ($468.81 million), while EPS from continuing operations increased 74.8% year-over-year to €2.44 respectively.
Analysts expect ADDYY's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 9.8% and 91.7% year-over-year to $26.82 billion and $4.41, respectively. In addition, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of ADDYY have surged 19.2% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $112.94.
ADDYY's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
ADDYY has a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #5 out of 34 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/athletics-recreation/">Athletics &amp; Recreation</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check ADDYY's ratings for Stability, Value, Quality, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADDYY/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKX/">SKX</a>)
SKX designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The company's segments are Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer. It offers popular footwear lines like Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins, Skechers Arch Fit, and Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam.
On November 12, SKX <a href="https://investors.skechers.com/press-releases/detail/640/skechers-to-relocate-to-expanded-distribution-center-in">announced the planned relocation</a> of its European Distribution Center (EDC) operations to a larger, single-structure, state-of-the-art facility in Liège. Wit this relocation SKX could expand its business throughout the European continent and boost its growth prospects.
SKX's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 53.12% is 41.1% higher than the industry average of 37.65%. Its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 12.31% is 9.1% higher than the 11.28% industry average. Additionally, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 7.20% is 67.6% higher than the sector average of 4.29%.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, SKX's sales increased 15.9% year-over-year to $2.35 billion. Its gross profit rose 14.1% from the year-ago value to $1.22 billion.
Furthermore, the company's net earnings and net earnings per share attributable to SKX grew 32.9% and 35.5% from the prior year's quarter to $193.22 million and $1.26, respectively.
Street expects SKX's revenue and EPS for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 13.1% and 32.9% year-over-year to $2.22 billion and $0.74, respectively. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
SKX's shares have surged 1.6% over the past nine months and 15.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $60.61.
SKX's positive fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
SKX has a B grade for Growth and Sentiment. Within the Athletics &amp; Recreation industry, it is ranked #4 out of 34 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKX/">Click here</a> to access SKX's ratings for Stability, Value, Momentum, and Quality.
Stock #1: Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>)
ANF is a global omnichannel retailer offering apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids. It operates through its own stores, digital channels, and third-party arrangements. The company has three geographic segments: Americas; EMEA; and APAC.
ANF's trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 17.51% is 55.3% higher than the industry average of 11.28%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 9.86% is 109.7% higher than the sector average of 4.70%. Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 10.76% is 150.5% higher than the 4.41% industry average.
For the fiscal 2025 second quarter that ended August 3, 2024, ANF's net sales increased 21.2% year-over-year to $1.13 billion. Its EBITDA grew 70.3% from the year-ago value to $214.98 million.
Moreover, net income and net income per share attributable to ANF rose 134.1% and 127.3% from the prior year's quarter to $133.17 million and $2.50, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $1.18 billion and $2.43 for the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 11.6% and 33%, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of ANF have gained 17.9% over the past nine months and 93.8% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $142.58.
ANF's bright prospects are projected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
ANF has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Growth. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry, it is ranked #13 out of 61 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">Click here</a> to access ANF's ratings for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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