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AEO Inc. Reports Third Quarter Growth Across Brands Reflecting Strong Execution on Powering Profitable Growth Plan

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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported strong Q3 fiscal 2024 results with growth across brands. Aerie achieved record Q3 revenue with 5% comp sales growth, while American Eagle saw 3% comp growth. Total revenue was $1.3 billion, down 1% due to retail calendar shift impact of $45 million.

Operating income reached $106 million with an 8.2% margin. Adjusted operating income was $124 million with a 9.6% margin. Gross profit was $527 million with a 40.9% margin. The company maintained strong shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.

For Q4, AEO expects comp sales up ~1% with total revenue down 4%. Full-year outlook projects ~3% comp sales growth and adjusted operating income of $428-433 million, representing mid-teens growth.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024 fiscale, con una crescita tra i vari marchi. Aerie ha raggiunto un fatturato record per il terzo trimestre con una crescita delle vendite comparabili del 5%, mentre American Eagle ha registrato una crescita del 3% delle vendite comparabili. Il fatturato totale è stato di 1.3 miliardi di dollari, in calo dell'1% a causa dell'impatto dello spostamento del calendario commerciale di 45 milioni di dollari.

L'utile operativo ha raggiunto 106 milioni di dollari con un margine dell'8,2%. L'utile operativo corretto è stato di 124 milioni di dollari con un margine del 9,6%. L'utile lordo è stato di 527 milioni di dollari con un margine del 40,9%. L'azienda ha mantenuto rendimenti solidi per gli azionisti attraverso dividendi e riacquisti di azioni.

Per il quarto trimestre, AEO prevede una crescita delle vendite comparabili di circa l'1% con un fatturato totale in calo del 4%. Le previsioni per l'anno intero indicano una crescita delle vendite comparabili di circa il 3% e un utile operativo corretto di 428-433 milioni di dollari, rappresentando una crescita a metà dei teen.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2024, con crecimiento en todas las marcas. Aerie logró ingresos récord en el tercer trimestre con un crecimiento del 5% en ventas comparables, mientras que American Eagle vio un crecimiento del 3% en las ventas comparables. Los ingresos totales fueron de $1.3 mil millones, con una disminución del 1% debido al impacto del cambio en el calendario minorista por $45 millones.

El ingreso operativo alcanzó $106 millones con un margen del 8.2%. El ingreso operativo ajustado fue de $124 millones con un margen del 9.6%. La ganancia bruta fue de $527 millones con un margen del 40.9%. La empresa mantuvo rendimientos sólidos para los accionistas a través de dividendos y recompra de acciones.

Para el cuarto trimestre, AEO espera que las ventas comparables aumenten aproximadamente un 1% con ingresos totales en disminución del 4%. Las proyecciones para el año completo indican un crecimiento de ventas comparables de aproximadamente un 3% y un ingreso operativo ajustado de $428-433 millones, representando un crecimiento de media década.

아메리칸 이글 아울핏터스 (AEO)는 2024 회계연도 3분기 실적이 강력하며 브랜드 전반에 걸쳐 성장했다고 보고했습니다. Aerie는 3분기 매출이 기록적으로 증가하며 5%의 비교 판매 성장률을 달성했으며, American Eagle은 3%의 비교 성장률을 보았습니다. 총 매출은 13억 달러로, 소매 일정 변경으로 인한 4500만 달러의 영향을 받아 1% 감소했습니다.

운영 수익은 1억 600만 달러로 8.2%의 마진을 기록했습니다. 조정된 운영 수익은 1억 2400만 달러로 9.6%의 마진을 보였습니다. 총 이익은 5억 2700만 달러로 40.9%의 마진을 기록했습니다. 회사는 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 주주에게 강력한 수익을 유지했습니다.

4분기 동안 AEO는 비교 판매가 약 1% 증가하고 총 매출이 4% 감소할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 연간 전망치는 약 3%의 비교 판매 성장과 4억 2800만~4억 3300만 달러의 조정 운영 수익을 예상하며, 중반 성장을 나타냅니다.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) a rapporté de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2024, avec une croissance dans l'ensemble des marques. Aerie a atteint un chiffre d'affaires record au troisième trimestre avec une croissance des ventes comparables de 5 %, tandis que American Eagle a enregistré une croissance de 3 % des ventes comparables. Le chiffre d'affaires total s'est élève à 1,3 milliard de dollars, en baisse de 1 % en raison de l'impact du changement de calendrier de vente au détail de 45 millions de dollars.

Le bénéfice d'exploitation a atteint 106 millions de dollars avec une marge de 8,2 %. Le bénéfice d'exploitation ajusté s'élevait à 124 millions de dollars avec une marge de 9,6 %. Le bénéfice brut était de 527 millions de dollars avec une marge de 40,9 %. L'entreprise a maintenu des rendements solides pour les actionnaires grâce à des dividendes et des rachats d'actions.

Pour le quatrième trimestre, AEO s'attend à ce que les ventes comparables augmentent d'environ 1 %, avec un chiffre d'affaires total en baisse de 4 %. Les prévisions pour l'année complète envisagent une croissance des ventes comparables d'environ 3 % et un bénéfice d'exploitation ajusté de 428 à 433 millions de dollars, représentant une croissance dans la moyenne des adolescents.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) hat starke Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024 gemeldet, mit Wachstum über alle Marken hinweg. Aerie erzielte im dritten Quartal Rekordumsätze mit einem Wachstum der vergleichbaren Verkaufszahlen von 5%, während American Eagle 3% Wachstum bei den vergleichbaren Verkaufszahlen verzeichnete. Der Gesamtumsatz betrug 1,3 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 1% aufgrund des Einflusses eines Verschiebung im Einzelhandelskalender von 45 Millionen Dollar entspricht.

Der Betriebsgewinn erreichte 106 Millionen Dollar mit einer Marge von 8,2%. Der bereinigte Betriebsgewinn lag bei 124 Millionen Dollar und hatte eine Marge von 9,6%. Der Bruttogewinn betrug 527 Millionen Dollar mit einer Marge von 40,9%. Das Unternehmen hielt starke Renditen für die Aktionäre durch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe aufrecht.

Für das vierte Quartal erwartet AEO ein vergleichbares Verkaufswachstum von etwa 1% bei einem Gesamtumsatzrückgang von 4%. Die Prognose für das Gesamtjahr sieht ein vergleichbares Verkaufswachstum von etwa 3% und einen bereinigten Betriebsgewinn von 428-433 Millionen Dollar vor, was ein nachhaltiges Wachstum im mittleren Teenager-Bereich darstellt.

Positive
  • Aerie achieved all-time high Q3 revenue with 5% comp growth
  • American Eagle comp sales increased 3%
  • Total comparable sales up 3% across brands
  • Adjusted operating income of $124 million with 9.6% margin
  • SG&A expenses decreased 3% with 50 basis points leverage
  • Returned $24 million to shareholders through dividends
Negative
  • Total revenue declined 1% to $1.3 billion
  • Gross margin decreased to 40.9% from 41.8% last year
  • Inventory increased 5% to $804 million
  • $18 million impairment and restructuring charge recorded

Insights

The Q3 results demonstrate solid execution with notable strengths and some challenges. Key highlights include total comparable sales growth of 3%, with Aerie achieving record Q3 revenue and 5% comp growth. The adjusted operating income of $124 million and 9.6% margin shows stable profitability.

However, there are some concerns: Total revenue declined 1% to $1.3 billion, gross margin contracted to 40.9% from 41.8% and inventory levels increased 5%. The company's forward guidance suggests continued growth moderation with Q4 comps expected at only 1%.

The company's capital return program remains robust, with $73 million in dividends year-to-date and $131 million in share repurchases. The updated FY24 outlook projecting mid-teens adjusted operating income growth aligns with long-term targets, though calendar shifts and currency headwinds pose near-term challenges.

Consumer behavior patterns reveal both opportunities and challenges for AEO. The strong back-to-school season performance indicates healthy demand for the core demographic, while Aerie's continued growth trajectory shows successful market positioning in the intimate apparel and activewear segments.

The guidance for Q4 suggests cautious optimism around holiday shopping, with management acknowledging potential "choppiness during non-peak periods." This reflects broader retail sector trends where consumers are increasingly concentrating spending during key promotional periods.

The company's strategic initiatives, including streamlining corporate costs and adapting international operations (Hong Kong transition to licensed model), demonstrate proactive management of operational efficiency. The focus on maintaining profitable growth while managing inventory and costs positions AEO well in the current retail environment.

  • Aerie achieved all-time high third quarter revenue with comps up 5%, following 12% reported comp growth last year
  • American Eagle comps increased 3%, following 2% reported comp growth last year
  • Operating Income was $106 million. Adjusted Operating Income of $124 million reflected an Adjusted Operating Margin of 9.6%
  • Annual outlook updated; Remain on track to deliver mid-teen adjusted operating income growth, in line with long-term targets

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2024 ended November 2, 2024.

“Building on our positive performance in the first half of the year, third quarter results provide another proof point of the effectiveness of our Powering Profitable Growth Plan. Led by a strong back-to-school season, we achieved comparable sales growth across brands and channels, and delivered adjusted operating income at the high end of our guidance range,” commented Jay Schottenstein, AEO’s Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

“We have entered the holiday season well positioned, with our leading brands offering high-quality merchandise, great gifts and an outstanding shopping experience across channels. Key selling periods have seen a positive customer response, yet we remain cognizant of potential choppiness during non-peak periods. The teams are focused on delivering the quarter and with our strong year-to-date performance, we remain confident in achieving our long-term strategic objectives,” he concluded.

Third Quarter 2024 Results:

  • Third quarter 2024 results are presented for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024 compared to the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2023. Comparable sales metrics are presented for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024 compared to the 13 weeks ended November 4, 2023.
  • Total comparable sales increased 3%, following 5% reported comp growth last year.
  • Total net revenue of $1.3 billion declined 1%. This included approximately $45 million of adverse impact from the retail calendar shift.
  • Aerie comparable sales increased 5% on a 12% increase last year. American Eagle comparable sales grew 3% following 2% growth last year.
  • Gross profit of $527 million decreased 3%. Gross margin of 40.9% compared to 41.8% last year, reflecting increased markdowns and expense deleverage related to the retail calendar shift.
  • Selling, general and administrative expense of $351 million decreased 3% and leveraged 50 basis points. The improvement was due to lower compensation, including incentive costs, as well as lower professional fees and services and maintenance costs, partially offset by higher advertising.
  • Operating income was $106 million, reflecting an operating margin of 8.2%. This included an approximately $20 million adverse impact from the retail calendar shift. Adjusted operating income of $124 million excluded $18 million of impairment and restructuring costs. The adjusted operating margin of 9.6% was flat to last year.
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.41. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.48. Average diluted shares outstanding were 196 million.

Inventory

Total ending inventory increased 5% to $804 million. Inventory is healthy and well positioned for the holiday season.

Shareholder Returns

In the third quarter, the company returned approximately $24 million in cash to shareholders through the quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share bringing year-to-date cash dividends to $73 million.

Additionally, during the first half of the year, the company repurchased 6 million shares for $131 million. The company continues to have 24 million shares remaining for repurchase under the current authorization.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures totaled $61 million in the third quarter and $158 million year-to-date. For fiscal 2024, management expects capital expenditures in the range of $225 to $245 million.

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

In the third quarter, the company recorded an $18 million impairment and restructuring charge, of which $6 million was non-cash. As part of its ongoing profit improvement initiatives, the company took additional actions to streamline its corporate cost structure. The company also changed its Hong Kong retail operation from company-owned to a licensed model.

Outlook

Fourth quarter comparable sales are expected to be up approximately 1%, with total revenue down 4% including a roughly $85 million impact from the combination of the retail calendar shift and one less selling week, as previously discussed. Operating income is expected to be in the range of $125 to $130 million. This incorporates currency pressure from the recent strengthening in the U.S. dollar, in addition to a $20 million drag from the retail calendar shift. SG&A is expected to leverage reflecting the company’s continued focus on driving efficiencies across key focus areas.

For the year, this implies comparable sales growth of approximately 3%, with total revenue up 1%, including the impact of one less selling week. Adjusted operating income is expected to be in the range of $428 to $433 million compared to adjusted operating income of $375 million in 2023, representing growth in the mid-teens.

FY24 Quarterly Impact of Retail Calendar

 

1Q

2Q

3Q

4Q

FY24

Revenue Impact

+$15M

+$55M

-$45M

-$85M

-$60M

Webcast and Supplemental Financial Information

Management will host a conference call and real time webcast today at 4:30pm Eastern Time. To listen to the call, dial 1-877-407-0789 or internationally dial 1-201-689-8562 or go to www.aeo-inc.com to access the webcast and audio replay. Additionally, a financial results presentation is posted on the company’s website.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last.

AEO Inc. operates stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. Additionally, the company operates a robust e-commerce business across its brands. For more information, visit aeo-inc.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

This press release includes operating income and net income and net income per diluted share presented on an adjusted or non-GAAP basis, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate our operating performance when reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements and provides a higher degree of transparency. These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating our business and operations. The tables included in this release reconcile the GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023 .

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This release and related statements by management contain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which represent management’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, fourth fiscal quarter and annual fiscal 2024 results. Words such as “outlook,” "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," “may,” “potential,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All forward-looking statements made by the company are inherently uncertain because they are based on assumptions and expectations concerning future events and are subject to change based on many important factors, some of which may be beyond the company’s control. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise and even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. The following factors, in addition to the risks disclosed in Item 1A., Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 and in any other filings that we may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in some cases have affected, and in the future could affect, the company's financial performance and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any of the forward-looking statements included in this release or otherwise made by management: the risk that the company’s operating, financial and capital plans may not be achieved; our inability to anticipate customer demand and changing fashion trends and to manage our inventory commensurately; seasonality of our business; our inability to achieve planned store financial performance; our inability to react to raw material cost, labor and energy cost increases; our inability to gain market share in the face of declining shopping center traffic; our inability to respond to changes in e-commerce and leverage omni-channel demands; our inability to expand internationally; difficulty with our international merchandise sourcing strategies; challenges with information technology systems, including safeguarding against security breaches; and global economic, public health, social, political and financial conditions, and the resulting impact on consumer confidence and consumer spending, as well as other changes in consumer discretionary spending habits, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and liquidity.

The use of the “company,” “AEO,” “we,” "us," and “our” in this release refers to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)
November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

160,195

 

$

240,940

 

Merchandise inventory

 

804,256

 

 

769,315

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

214,114

 

 

239,374

 

Prepaid expenses

 

118,773

 

 

81,423

 

Other current assets

 

38,810

 

 

22,366

 

Total current assets

 

1,336,148

 

 

1,353,418

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

1,237,741

 

 

995,023

 

Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation

 

745,988

 

 

742,793

 

Goodwill, net

 

225,196

 

 

264,825

 

Non-current deferred income taxes

 

88,092

 

 

20,791

 

Intangible assets, net

 

43,371

 

 

88,201

 

Other assets

 

59,596

 

 

55,735

 

Total assets

$

3,736,132

 

$

3,520,786

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

283,471

 

$

300,031

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

293,006

 

 

294,898

 

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

 

90,289

 

 

96,484

 

Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates

 

50,161

 

 

47,676

 

Accrued income and other taxes

 

38,468

 

 

19,255

 

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

 

95,620

 

 

72,887

 

Total current liabilities

 

851,015

 

 

831,231

 

Non-current liabilities:
Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

1,098,197

 

 

927,019

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

40,322

 

 

24,247

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

1,138,519

 

 

951,266

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

2,496

 

 

2,496

 

Contributed capital

 

359,348

 

 

343,695

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(49,872

)

 

(32,865

)

Retained earnings

 

2,376,077

 

 

2,234,761

 

Treasury stock

 

(941,451

)

 

(809,798

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,746,598

 

 

1,738,289

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

3,736,132

 

$

3,520,786

 

 
Current Ratio

 

1.57

 

 

1.63

 

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
GAAP Basis
13 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023
(In thousands) (Percentage of
revenue)
(In thousands) (Percentage of
revenue)
Total net revenue

$

1,289,094

 

100.0

%

$

1,301,055

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehouse expenses

 

762,470

 

59.1

 

 

757,258

 

58.2

 

Gross profit

 

526,624

 

40.9

 

 

543,797

 

41.8

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

351,380

 

27.3

 

 

361,992

 

27.8

 

Impairment, restructuring and other charges

 

17,561

 

1.4

 

 

 

0.0

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

51,594

 

4.0

 

 

56,444

 

4.4

 

Operating income

 

106,089

 

8.2

 

 

125,361

 

9.6

 

Interest (income), net

 

(1,246

)

(0.1

)

 

(2,871

)

(0.2

)

Other (income), net

 

(895

)

(0.1

)

 

(3,984

)

(0.3

)

Income before income taxes

$

108,230

 

8.4

 

$

132,216

 

10.1

 

Provision for income taxes

 

28,211

 

2.2

 

 

35,516

 

2.7

 

Net income

$

80,019

 

6.2

%

$

96,700

 

7.4

%

 
Net income per basic share

$

0.42

 

$

0.50

 

Net income per diluted share

$

0.41

 

$

0.49

 

 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

191,630

 

 

195,343

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

195,782

 

 

198,367

 

 
 
 
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
GAAP Basis
39 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023
(In thousands) (Percentage of
revenue)
(In thousands) (Percentage of
revenue)
Total net revenue

$

3,724,019

 

100.0

%

$

3,582,859

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehouse expenses

 

2,234,260

 

60.0

 

 

2,172,867

 

60.6

 

Gross profit

 

1,489,759

 

40.0

 

 

1,409,992

 

39.4

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

1,030,186

 

27.7

 

 

1,006,210

 

28.1

 

Impairment, restructuring, and other charges

 

17,561

 

0.4

 

 

21,275

 

0.6

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

156,978

 

4.2

 

 

169,026

 

4.7

 

Operating income

 

285,034

 

7.7

 

 

213,481

 

6.0

 

Interest (income), net

 

(5,414

)

(0.1

)

 

(1,229

)

0.0

 

Other (income), net

 

(4,006

)

(0.1

)

 

(9,446

)

(0.3

)

Income before income taxes

$

294,454

 

7.9

 

$

224,156

 

6.3

 

Provision for income taxes

 

69,420

 

1.9

 

 

60,434

 

1.7

 

Net income

$

225,034

 

6.0

%

$

163,722

 

4.6

%

 
Net income per basic share

$

1.16

 

$

0.84

 

Net income per diluted share

$

1.14

 

$

0.83

 

 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

193,908

 

 

195,467

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

198,201

 

 

197,969

 

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
NET REVENUE BY SEGMENT
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)
13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023
Net Revenue:
American Eagle

$

831,914

 

$

857,378

 

$

2,384,295

 

$

2,295,487

 

Aerie

 

410,442

 

 

393,042

 

 

1,198,741

 

 

1,132,537

 

Other

 

56,562

 

 

111,805

 

 

169,002

 

 

329,480

 

Intersegment Elimination

 

(9,824

)

 

(61,170

)

 

(28,019

)

 

(174,645

)

Total Net Revenue

$

1,289,094

 

$

1,301,055

 

$

3,724,019

 

$

3,582,859

 

 
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
STORE INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024 November 2, 2024
Consolidated stores at beginning of period

1,178

 

1,182

 

Consolidated stores opened during the period
AE Brand (1)

8

 

14

 

Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2)

7

 

17

 

Todd Snyder

2

 

4

 

Consolidated stores closed during the period
AE Brand (1)

(6

)

(20

)

Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2)

(3

)

(10

)

Unsubscribed

 

(1

)

Total consolidated stores at end of period

1,186

 

1,186

 

 
Stores by Brand
AE Brand (1)

845

 

Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2)

317

 

Todd Snyder

19

 

Unsubscribed

5

 

Total consolidated stores at end of period

1,186

 

 
Total gross square footage at end of period (in '000)

7,282

 

7,282

 

 
International license locations at end of period (3)

310

 

310

 

(1) AE Brand includes AE stand alone locations, AE/Aerie side-by side locations, AE/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations, and AE/Aerie/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations.
(2) Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) includes Aerie stand alone locations, OFFL/NE stand alone locations, and Aerie/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations.
(3) International license locations (retail stores and concessions) are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square footage calculation.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
13 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024
Operating
Income
Provision for
Income Taxes
Net Income Earnings per
Diluted Share
GAAP Basis

$

106,089

 

$

28,211

$

80,019

 

$

0.41

% of Revenue

 

8.2

%

 

6.2

%

 
Add: Impairment, restructuring and other charges (1)

$

17,561

 

$

12,983

 

$

0.07

 
Tax effect of the above (2)

$

4,578

 
Non-GAAP Basis

$

123,650

 

$

32,789

$

93,002

 

$

0.48

% of Revenue

 

9.6

%

 

7.3

%

The following footnotes relate to impairment, restructuring, and other charges recorded in the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024:
(1) The Company recorded restructuring costs of $10.7 million related to employee severance. The Company also recorded impairment and restructuring costs of $6.8 million related to the pending sale of its Hong Kong retail operations to a third party buyer. These costs primarily consist of impairment of $6.4 million, employee severance, and other costs.
(2) The tax effect of excluded items is the difference between the tax provision calculated on a GAAP basis and an adjusted non-GAAP basis.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
39 Weeks Ended
November 2, 2024
Operating
Income
Provision for
Income Taxes
Net Income Earnings per
Diluted Share
GAAP Basis

$

285,034

 

$

69,420

$

225,034

 

$

1.14

% of Revenue

 

7.7

%

 

6.0

%

 
Add: Impairment, restructuring and other charges (1)

$

17,561

 

$

12,983

 

$

0.06

 
Tax effect of the above (2)

$

4,578

 
Non-GAAP Basis

$

302,595

 

$

73,998

$

238,017

 

$

1.20

% of Revenue

 

8.1

%

 

6.4

%

 
The following footnotes relate to impairment, restructuring, and other charges recorded in the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024:
(1) The Company recorded restructuring costs of $10.7 million related to employee severance. The Company also recorded impairment and restructuring costs of $6.8 million related to the pending sale of its Hong Kong retail operations to a third party buyer. These costs primarily consist of impairment of $6.4 million, employee severance, and other costs.
(2) The tax effect of excluded items is the difference between the tax provision calculated on a GAAP basis and an adjusted non-GAAP basis.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Fiscal 2024 Guidance
(Dollars in millions)
Operating
Income
Low End High End
GAAP Basis

$

410

$

415

Add: Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges(1)

$

18

$

18

Non-GAAP Basis

$

428

$

433

(1) During the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $10.7 million related to employee severance, as well as impairment and restructuring costs of $6.8 million related to the pending sale of its Hong Kong retail operations to a third party buyer.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
53 Weeks Ended February 3, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Operating
Income
GAAP Basis

$

222,717

 

% of Revenue

 

4.2

%

 
Add: Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges

$

152,645

 

 
Non-GAAP Basis

$

375,362

 

% of Revenue

 

7.1

%

 
The Fiscal 2023 adjustments relate to certain inventory provisions, asset impairments, restructuring and other charges recognized in relation to Quiet Platforms, as well as the company’s international and corporate operations. Please refer to Note 16. “Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2024 for further information on the nature of these amounts.

 

Line Media

412-432-3300

LineMedia@ae.com

Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

FAQ

What was AEO's comparable sales growth in Q3 2024?

AEO reported a 3% increase in total comparable sales in Q3 2024, following 5% growth in the previous year.

How much was AEO's Q3 2024 adjusted operating income?

AEO's adjusted operating income for Q3 2024 was $124 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 9.6%.

What is AEO's revenue outlook for Q4 2024?

AEO expects Q4 comparable sales to be up approximately 1%, with total revenue down 4% due to retail calendar shift and one less selling week.

How much dividend did AEO pay in Q3 2024?

AEO paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, returning approximately $24 million to shareholders in Q3 2024.

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