Jay Schottenstein, the company's 71-year-old chief, has an uncanny ability to discern what young shoppers want.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Eagle (AEO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
American Eagle Outfitters Is Now Priced For Growth
American Eagle is trending. Celebrity endorsements have expanded its reach, and its stock is flying.
AEO posts a strong Q2 earnings beat, reinstates 2025 guidance, and makes progress on buybacks.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.'s bold marketing campaigns, especially with Sydney Sweeney, have driven short-term buzz and stock gains, but long-term profit sustainability remains uncertain. Recent earnings show improved stability, strong shareholder returns via buybacks, and disciplined cost management, yet much of the good news is already priced in. AEO valuation now sits at or above historical and sector averages, limiting upside unless operational results significantly exceed current guidance.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO) shares surged 28% as the clothing company's second quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates. Earnings per share were $0.45, up 15% year-over-year and significantly ahead of estimates of $0.20.
20.4%. That's how much American Eagle's shares have declined this year so far, despite recent rallies sparked by the company's ad campaign with Sweeney and some meme stock craze surrounding the retailer.
Shares of American Eagle closed Wednesday at $13.62, then shot up higher after-hours and in early Thursday trading following strong quarterly results.
This is a developing story.
NBCUniversal's NFL and Super Bowl ad inventory is nearly sold out, signaling record-breaking demand and revenue for the upcoming football season. American Eagle Outfitters surged 24% premarket, driven by successful Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce campaigns, resulting in record customer acquisition and brand awareness.
The apparel retailer says it expects comparable sales to increase by low single-digit percentages in the third and fourth quarters