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American Eagle Outfitters’ International Expansion Adds To Upside
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is one of the leading apparel retailers in the U.S. and operates in a highly competitive, promotional and fashion sensitive environment. Its retail store presence is currently limited to North America, which ...
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Key Trends Behind American Eagle Outfitters’ Cheap Stock – Part II
In a previous note, we discussed two of the main business drivers for American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE:AEO) stock. [Read: Key Trends Behind American Eagle Outfitters’ Cheap Stock ] We’ll continue the analysis in this article and look...
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Key Trends Behind American Eagle Outfitters’ Cheap Stock
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is a leading apparel retailer in the U.S. and operates under its namesake and Aerie brands. As of 2012, the company has more than 1,000 stores in North America, operates 49 international franchise stores and s...
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American Eagle Outfitters’ Fundamentals Remain Strong Despite A Weak Quarter
American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE:AEO) Q1 fiscal 2013 results reflected the impact of the payroll tax increase and prolonged cold in the U.S. The company’s comparable store sales declined by 4% as demand for spring clothing fell and b...
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After Slow Spring Start Can American Eagle’s Online Sales Boost Earnings?
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is scheduled to release its Q1 fiscal 2013 earnings on May 22, and the delayed spring in the U.S. is likely to weigh on the results. Despite the retailer’s efforts concerning its spring season collectio...
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China Offers Upside Potential For American Eagle Outfitters
A few months ago, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) terminated its licensing agreement in China and Hong Kong to assume control over the existing stores. With this decision, the retailer appears to be following in the footsteps of peers Gap (...
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What’s Driving Our Estimates For American Eagle’s Store Margins
Although American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE:AEO) EBITDA margins (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) have fluctuated in the past, we expect them to remain stable in the long term. These margins decreased from 24.2%...
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American Eagle Outfitters Sees Chilly Spring Sales Despite Positive Outlook
Despite a strong brand image and positive customer response to its product assortments, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) might see a slow spring season. Even with the timely launch of the spring collection and appealing marketing, the store ...
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What Justifies American Eagle Outfitters’ 25% Upside?
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 increased by almost 25% over t...
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American Eagle Has A Bright Outlook Despite Softer Guidance
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) recently posted record results for Q4 fiscal 2012 driven by strong brand recognition, better inventory control and fewer markdowns. Revenues and comparable store sales increased by 9% and 4% respectively. Ho...
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American Eagle Outfitters Debuts In The Philippines
Over the past four years, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) has scaled up its international expansion and currently operates about 45 franchisee stores in 11 countries. The retailer recently opened its first franchisee store in the Philippine...
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American Eagle Outfitters Should Post Strong Results
As American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) comes out with its Q4 fiscal 2012 earnings on March 6, we expect good results backed by the retailer’s U.S. store consolidation, a good response to its product assortments and a balanced pricing stra...
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American Eagle Outfitters Expands Its International Footprint By Entering Mexico
To strengthen its position in North American market, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) recently announced its plans to open the first store in Mexico in February 2013. In the coming years, the retailer will scale up its Mexican expansion depen...
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American Eagle’s Aerie Looks To Imitate Victoria’s Secret’s Success
One of the leading brands in women’s intimate apparel industry, Victoria’s Secret, has been immensely successful in the U.S. Its success has created a path for other brands to follow, one of them being American Eagle Outfitters ‘...
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What’s The Outlook For American Eagle’s Branded Stores?
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) operates its American Eagle and Aerie stores’ in North America, and its direct-to-consumer channel globally. Since its American Eagle stores account for more than 75% of total revenues, it is the...
