American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Tops Q4 EPS by 1c, Offers Guidance
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.37, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.36. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.31 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion.
- Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Rose 2%, Marking 20 Consecutive Quarters of Growth
GUIDANCE:
American Eagle Outfitters sees Q1 2020 EPS of $0.20-$0.22, versus the consensus of $0.21.
- Based on an anticipated comparable sales increase in the low single digits, management expects first quarter 2020 EPS to be approximately $0.20 to $0.22. This guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges. Last year’s first quarter reported EPS of $0.23 included $0.01 of restructuring charges. Excluding these items, last year’s adjusted EPS was $0.24. See the accompanying table for the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.
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