Abercrombie & Fitch stock had its Relative Strength (RS) Rating upgraded from 64 to 85 Monday.
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While EPS growth dropped in the retailer's most recent performance report from 0% to -99%, the top line rose -3%, up from -7% in the previous report.
Abercrombie & Fitch stock holds the No. 19 rank among its peers in the Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Accessories industry group. Buckle and TJX Cos are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.
