American Eagle (AEO) Misses Q4 EPS by 1c; Issues Light Q1 Outlook; Approves Buyback, Boosted Dividend

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.55, $0.01 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.56. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.12 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion.

Consolidated comparable sales for the 14 weeks increased 4% over the comparable 14 week period last year.

Sees Q1 2013 EPS of $0.16-0.19, versus the consensus of $0.25. EPS guidance is based on comparable store sales in the negative mid-single digit range.

The board of directors authorized 20 million shares under a new share repurchase program and raised the quarterly cash dividend to $0.125 per share, a 14% increase.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) click here.

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