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How Has The Merchandise Mix Of American Eagle Changed Over The Last Three Years?
In recent years, a trend towards American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) Aerie brand, which is the company’s lingerie and activewear segment, can be seen. This segment has been performing exceptionally for the company for the past sev...
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Why Will American Eagle’s Aerie Brand Be A Key Growth Driver In The Future?
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) Aerie brand, which is the company’s lingerie and activewear segment, has been performing strongly for the past several quarters. The first quarter of 2016 was another breakout one, with comparabl...
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Why Are We Bullish On American Eagle?
The key reasons why we are bullish on American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) have been listed below: 1. Comparable Sales Growth American Eagle boasts a strong portfolio of well-established brands, focusing on the rapidly changing preferences...
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What Can Move American Eagle’s Stock Down In The Next Couple Of Years?
The following scenario can bring about more than 5% downside to our price estimate for American Eagle Outfitters: The retailer’s mainline brand revenue per square feet (excluding online sales) increases at a compound annual growth rate of...
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Who Has Been Better At Inventory Management?
American Eagle Outfitters appears to be in the best shape in terms of inventory management, holding the lowest inventory per unit square feet and replenishing it the quickest However, in terms of improvement over the past four years, Abercrombi...
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Has American Eagle Outfitters’ Store Operating Efficiency Improved?
Operating costs (SG&A excluding D&A, share based compensation, and operating lease) per unit square feet for American Eagle stores have declined notably over the past three years but are expected to remain stagnant over the next two Whi...
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Why Did American Eagle Outfitters’ Shares Jump 15%?
American Eagle Outfitters’ shares jumped 15% in after-hours following its Q1 fiscal 2016 earnings report The company’s revenues and earnings per share came in ahead of the market expectations Revenues were driven by a surge in digi...
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American Eagle Outfitters Earnings Preview: What To Expect?
American Eagle Outfitters is scheduled to report its Q1 fiscal 2016 earnings on May 18th. (Fiscal years end with January.) We expect moderate growth in its revenues to be driven mainly by a rebound in the company’s comparable sales growth,...
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American Eagle Outfitters Vs Abercrombie & Fitch: Who Has Handled Store Consolidation Better?
Store consolidation appears to have worked much better for American Eagle, since its revenue per store has increased notably between 2011-2015 on average, with a closure of a number of under-performing stores. For both of Abercrombie’s bran...
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What Can Move American Eagle Outfitters’ Stock In The Next Year?
While American Eagle is looking to consolidate its mainline brand network, it is simultaneously expanding its factory stores, that offer products at relatively cheaper prices. With their rapid expansion we can expect a significant pressure on ove...
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By How Much Did American Eagle Outfitters’ Revenue & EBITDA Grow In The Last Five Years?
American Eagle Outfitters’ revenues in the last five years increased by 16% due to increases in e-commerce sales, mainline store expansion and Aerie stores’ comparable sales growth. However, EBITDA increased at a slower rate (11%), ma...
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How Has American Eagle Outfitters’ Revenue Composition Changed In The Last Five Years?
E-commerce business has become a lot more important for American Eagle Outfitters, while its reliance on the namesake brand has come down. Have more questions about American Eagle Outfitters? See the links below: What Is American Eagle Outf...
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What’s American Eagle Outfitters’ Fundamental Value Based On Expected 2016 Results?
Have more questions about American Eagle Outfitters? See the links below: What Is American Eagle Outfitters’ Revenue & Net Income Breakdown In Terms Of Different Operating Segments? How Has American Eagle Outfitters’ Revenue Compositio...
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What’s American Eagle’s Revenue & Net Income Breakdown In Terms Of Different Operating Segments?
American Eagle Outfitters’ namesake store business is the most important operating segment for the company contributing close to 75% to its revenues and net income. Have more questions about American Eagle Outfitters? See the li...
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How American Eagle Outfitters’ EBITDA Growth Outpaced Revenue Growth In 2015
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) revenues increased a sizeable 7% during 2015, driven by a similar growth in comparable sales and partially offset by the closure of underperforming stores throughout the year. The growth is impressive ...