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American Eagle Outfitters’ Profits Fall But It Still Looks Good For The Long Run
Shares of teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) fell by more than 5% after its Q4 fiscal 2013 earnings per share missed the consensus estimates and it issued a conservative guidance for the first quarter. The retailer’...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ Earnings Preview: Weak Holiday Sales And Low Brand Loyalty Will Impact The Results
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) struggled through most of fiscal 2013 due to its missed fashion calls and the weak retail environment. It is appparent these trends continued through the fourth quarter, the results of w...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ Omni Channel Initiatives Should Help It Remain Competitive
Over the past few years, American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) direct-to-consumer business (which mainly includes e-commerce) has grown rapidly, driven by the increasing popularity of online retailing. From $307 million in 2008, the retai...
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Did Dismal Sales Growth Push American Eagle Outfitters’ CEO Towards Exit?
Soon after its disappointing holiday results, teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) announced that CEO Robert Hanson was leaving the company. This move came as a surprise as Hanson’s contract was not over and he had fo...
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Factors Supporting Our Bullish Outlook For American Eagle Outfitters – Part II
In our previous note “ Factors Supporting Our Bullish Outlook For American Eagle Outfitters – Part I,” we discussed American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) efforts to expand its fashion offerings, its strong direct-to-cons...
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Factors Supporting Our Bullish Outlook For American Eagle Outfitters – Part I
U.S. apparel retailer, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), has not been the best performer over the past one year, mainly due to its missed fashion calls and an overall weakness in the U.S. apparel industry. The retailer has been unable to hol...
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American Eagle Outfitters Plans To Expand Its Presence In Asia By Entering Thailand
U.S. apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is looking to expand its presence in Asia. Earlier this month, it entered a licensing agreement with Pacifica Lifestyle Co. to open stores in Thailand next year. After China and the Phil...
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American Eagle Outfitters Looks Sturdy Despite Weak Results And Dull Guidance
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) struggle continued in Q3 fiscal 2013 as its earnings fell by more than 50% on account of weak sales and heavy promotions. The retailer’s comparable store sales declined by 5% and its gross margi...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ Weak Performance Will Continue In Q3
This year, specialty apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) has struggled with its growth due to a sluggish retail environment in the U.S. and weak customer response to its product offerings. During the first quarter of fiscal 201...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ International Business Holds Good Promise For Long Term Growth
One of the leading apparel retailers in the U.S., American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), has had it tough in the recent past. Its growth plummeted in the last quarter due to poor response to product changes and an overall weakness in the U.S. appa...
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13 Profitable Stocks That Hit 52 Week Lows Recently–Oct, 2013
The following 13 stocks have posted 52 week lows recently. Please note that since I have filtered for profitability, certain stocks that one might expect to be on this list (JC Penney, for example) are not listed. Tip: Click on the stoc...
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Why American Eagle Should Focus On Its Intimates Brand Aerie
The success story of intimates giant Victoria’s Secret has set the tone for growth for other similar brands such as American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) Aerie . While Victoria’s Secret has a well-established presence in the ...
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American Eagle Outfitters Stumbles With Weak Results And Outlook
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) stock fell by 10% after the company reported disappointing Q2 fiscal 2013 results. The retailer’s revenues and comparable store sales (CSS) declined by 2% and 7% respectively. The drop in store t...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ Pre-Earnings: Weak Spending And High Promotions Will Weigh On Results
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) has performed reasonably well during the past two years due to its strong inventory control & supply chain, balanced pricing strategy and e-commerce growth. However, things changed in...
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Why Are We So Bullish On American Eagle Outfitters?
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is one of the popular apparel retailers in the U.S. offering high quality and trendy fashion clothing at affordable prices for men and women. The company’s stock price has almost doubled since mid-2011 d...
