Abercrombie & Fitch, riding momentum with its Hollister teen brand, posted a strong second quarter, marked by sales and profit gains.

Net income rose 11.7 percent to $141.4 million in the quarter ended Aug. 2, from $133.2 million in the year-ago period. Net income per diluted share rose to $2.91, compared to $2.50 in the 2024 quarter.

Operating income rose to $207 million as compared to operating income last year of $176 million.

Net sales of $1.2 billion were up 7 percent from $1.13 billion in the year-ago period, with comparable sales rising 3 percent.

Operating margin as a percent of sales of 17.1 percent compared to 15.5 percent last year.

The New Albany, Ohio-based specialty fashion retailer raised its sales gain outlook for 2025 to 5 to 7 percent growth, up from its prev

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