American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Reports In-Line Q2 EPS ; Provides Outlook

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) reported Q2 EPS of $0.39, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.39. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.3 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.31 billion.

Outlook

For the third quarter, the company expects operating income to be in the range of $120 to $125 million. This reflects approximately $20 million of profit that shifted into the second quarter from the third quarter, due to the retail calendar. The company expects comparable sales to increase in the range of 3% to 4%, with total revenue flat to up slightly, also reflecting the impact from the retail calendar. SG&A is expected to leverage, with dollars down slightly, driven by efficiencies across key focus areas.

For the year, the company is updating its operating income outlook to $455 to $465 million, the high end of prior guidance. The company expects comparable sales to increase approximately 4%, with total revenue up 2% to 3%, including the impact from one less selling week, as previously discussed.

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