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American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) Faces a Cautious Outlook Despite Strong Performance
Mar 13, 2025 11:00 PM - Danny Green(Last modified: Mar 14, 2025 2:43 PM)
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- Telsey Advisory updates NYSE:AEO to "Market Perform" with a reduced price target from $18 to $12 due to expected slowdown in demand.
- $1.6 billion in sales with a slight beat on expectations, but a forecasted low single-digit revenue decline for fiscal year 2025.
- Gross margin remains steady at 37.3%, with the highest quarterly operating income in over a decade at $142 million.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is a well-known American clothing and accessories retailer. The company targets a younger demographic with its trendy and affordable fashion offerings. AEO competes with other retail giants like Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap. Recently, Telsey Advisory updated its rating for AEO to "Market Perform," maintaining a "hold" action, as highlighted by Benzinga.
The stock price at the time of Telsey's announcement was $10.99. Analyst Dana Telsey has reduced the price target from $18 to $12, reflecting a cautious outlook. Despite a strong holiday season, AEO is expected to face a slowdown in demand, which has prompted this adjustment. The company's sales fell by 4.4% to $1.6 billion, slightly better than the anticipated 4.6% decline.
AEO's gross margin remained steady at 37.3%, exceeding expectations. This stability is attributed to effective expense control and improvements in selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses, particularly through reduced compensation costs. The operating income reached $142 million, marking the highest quarterly operating income in over a decade, showcasing the success of the company's Powering Profitable Growth strategy.
However, the outlook for fiscal year 2025 appears weaker than anticipated. AEO projects a low single-digit revenue decline, contrary to the previous consensus of a 3% increase. The company attributes this to slower demand and adverse weather conditions. Currently, AEO's stock is priced at $10.98, experiencing a decrease of 4.10% today, with a trading volume of 14.5 million shares.
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