American Eagle Outfitters - AEO STOCK NEWS

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has launched the AE Foundation, expanding its commitment to support causes that improve the lives of teens and young adults. The foundation will focus on mental health and well-being, empowering authenticity, and uplifting its customer community.

The AE Foundation will award Signature Grants of up to $100,000 and Community Grants to grassroots organizations. On World Mental Health Day, the foundation announced its first Signature Grant of $100,000 to Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), a nonprofit co-founded by actress Glenn Close that works to end mental illness stigma.

American Eagle and Aerie, along with their customers, have donated over $1.6 million to BC2M since 2021. The AE Foundation will announce another Signature Grantee for the 2024 holiday season on Giving Tuesday. It will also offer volunteer opportunities for AE associates to support mental health initiatives in their communities.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share. The dividend was announced on September 24, 2024 and will be paid on October 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 11, 2024. This regular dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders and may indicate confidence in its financial stability and future prospects.

Perfect Moment (NYSE American: PMNT), a luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand, has been invited to present at the 26th Annual H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference in New York City from September 9-11, 2024. CEO Mark Buckley and CFO Jeff Clayborne will conduct virtual one-on-one meetings with investors and analysts on September 10 and 11.

Management will discuss the company's market leadership as a top luxury ski brand. Perfect Moment recently partnered with Quiet Platforms, a subsidiary of American Eagle Outfitters, to establish U.S. distribution centers. The company also launched its Ibiza-inspired Summer Capsule Collection and secured its first seasonal retail location in New York's SoHo, set to open in October.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) reported record second quarter revenue of $1.3 billion, up 8% year-over-year, with operating profit increasing 55% to $101 million. Aerie achieved all-time high Q2 revenue, with comps up 4%, while American Eagle saw strong momentum with comps increasing 5%. The company updated its full-year operating income outlook to $455 to $465 million, the high-end of prior guidance.

Key financial highlights include:

• Gross profit increased 10% to $499 million, with margin expanding 90 basis points to 38.6%
• SG&A expense leveraged 90 basis points
• Operating margin expanded 240 basis points to 7.8%
• Diluted EPS was $0.39
• Inventory increased 4% to $664 million

AEO returned $120 million to shareholders in Q2 through share repurchases and dividends.

Perfect Moment (NYSE American: PMNT) reported fiscal Q1 2025 results, highlighting a 43% increase in gross revenue to $1.9 million. Despite this, total net revenue remained relatively flat at $974,000 due to increased returns from end-of-season discounting. The company launched new initiatives, including a Summer Capsule Collection and a product resale program. Perfect Moment's social media following grew 19% year-over-year to 387,000 followers. The company partnered with Quiet Platforms to establish U.S. distribution centers and secured its first pop-up retail location in New York City. However, the company reported a net loss of $3.4 million or $(0.22) per share, compared to a $2.7 million loss in the year-ago period. Cash and equivalents stood at $4.0 million as of June 30, 2024.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has announced it will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 results on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 11:00am Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call using domestic (877-407-0789) or international (201-689-8562) numbers. A replay will be available after the call. The event will also be archived and accessible through the Investor Relations section of AEO's website at www.aeo-com.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) has appointed Stephanie Pugliese to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective August 1, 2024. This appointment increases AEO's board to eight directors, with seven being independent. Ms. Pugliese brings over three decades of brand-building experience as an executive leader and board member. She previously served as President of the Americas at Under Armour Inc. from 2019 to 2023 and spent eleven years at Duluth Holdings, including roles as President, CEO, and Board Member. Her expertise in building consumer-centric omni-channel brands is expected to be valuable for AEO's profitable growth plan and long-term shareholder returns.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is launching its 'Live Your Life' brand platform for Fall 2024, reviving a 20-year-old slogan to inspire self-expression and connection. The campaign features Coco Gauff, Trevor Lawrence, Kristine Froseth, and Nikki Rodriguez, showcasing AE's latest denim trends.

Highlights include:

• Coco Gauff's first fashion collaboration, launching August 15
• New denim styles: Stovepipe, Barrel, and Baggy Wide Leg jeans
• Amplification across social media with 200+ influencers
• Immersive experiences in NYC and marketing initiatives across the U.S.

The campaign aims to encourage the digital generation to engage with the world around them, emphasizing AE's position as a go-to denim destination.

Perfect Moment (NYSE American: PMNT), a luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand, has partnered with Quiet Platforms to establish distribution and order fulfillment centers across the U.S. This move aims to meet growing global multichannel demand and improve margins. The company expects to lower fulfillment costs and enhance customer experience through localized U.S. fulfillment.

Key benefits include:

• Paying duties based on transfer prices instead of higher retail prices
• Reduced shipping costs
• Improved eCommerce margins in the second half of the fiscal year
• Enhanced shipping and returns processing