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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

NYSE-AEO

Company Overview

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer that provides clothing, accessories, and personal care products under the American Eagle and Aerie brands. The company provides jeans, and specialty apparel and accessories for women and men; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections, as well as personal care products for women. It also offers graphic tees and other clothing products under the Tailgate brand name; and menswear products under the Todd Snyder New York brand name. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 880 American Eagle stores, 244 Aerie brand stand-alone stores, and five Todd Snyder stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. It also ships to 81 countries through its Websites; and offers its merchandise at 260 locations operated by licensees in 28 countries, as well as provides products through its Websites ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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    American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

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    Jay L. Schottenstein

  • Website

    www.aeo-inc.com

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    Specialty Retail

  • Year Founded

    1977

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What's happening

Nov 5, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Surges 47.9% Amid Strong Earnings and Strategic Marketing

  • AEO reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue of $1.36 billion and EPS of $0.53.
  • The company raised its fourth-quarter operating income guidance significantly after the earnings announcement.
  • Celebrity marketing campaigns featuring Sydney Sweeney and Martha Stewart enhanced consumer engagement during the holiday season.

Over the past month, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) experienced a remarkable stock performance, soaring by 47.9%. This surge significantly outpaced the S&P 500's modest return of 1.3%, indicating strong investor confidence in AEO driven by key events and positive financial results.

On December 2, AEO announced robust third-quarter earnings that included revenue reaching $1.36 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53, both surpassing analyst expectations. The company's comparable sales increased by 4%, primarily fueled by an impressive 11% rise in Aerie sales alongside a slight increase for American Eagle’s brand itself. Following this announcement, AEO's stock saw substantial gains in after-hours trading as management raised its fourth-quarter operating income guidance to between $155 million and $160 million from previous estimates of $125 million to $130 million.

In addition to these strong financial results, social media buzz surrounding marketing campaigns featuring celebrities like Sydney Sweeney positively influenced AEO's image throughout November and early December. The introduction of Martha Stewart as a new spokesperson during peak holiday shopping promotions further enhanced consumer engagement with the brand.

Despite some bearish sentiment leading up to the earnings report due to macroeconomic challenges such as tariff-related costs impacting gross margins, overall market reactions remained bullish following favorable quarterly results along with optimistic projections from management about sales trends during critical retail periods like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc outperformed the Consumer Discretionary (XLY) sector by 47.9%.

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