American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Tops Q4 EPS by 1c, Q1 Guidance Misses Views

(Updated - March 6, 2019 4:03 PM EST)

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.43, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.42. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.24 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.25 billion.

Consolidated comparable sales increased 6% over the comparable period ending February 3, 2018, following an 8% increase last year.

GUIDANCE:

American Eagle Outfitters sees Q1 2019 EPS of $0.19-$0.21, versus the consensus of $0.24.

• Based on an anticipated comparable sales increase in the low single digits, management expects first quarter 2019 EPS to be approximately $0.19 to $0.21. This guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges. Last year’s first quarter reported EPS of $0.22 included $0.01 of restructuring charges. Excluding these items last year’s adjusted EPS was $0.23. See the accompanying table for the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation.

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