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A Closer Look At Urban Outfitters Vs. American Eagle Outfitters
Teen clothing retailers have been going through challenging times with American Apparel and Aeropostale filing for bankruptcy and The Limited going out of business. In this challenging environment American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Urban Outfitt...
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Part 2: Is There A Way Out Of The Rut For Brick And Mortar Stores?
A number of retailers, including Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, and Sears, delivered disappointing holiday sales results. Women’s apparel retailer The Limited reported it will close down its 250 brick and mortar stores. Retail bigwig Wal...
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Retailing Conundrum, Part 1: Is There A Way Out Of The Rut For Brick And Mortar Stores?
Declining mall traffic and low prices offered by fast fashion retailers have been crushing apparel retailers. Earlier in the month, news surfaced regarding the shuttering of retailer The Limited . This news comes on the back of a difficult holida...
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What Has Been The Cause For American Eagle’s Stock Price Decline?
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) stock price has been on a steady downtrend since the release of its second and third quarter results (ended July and October 2016). From a closing high of $19.37 on August 15, the share price has spira...
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Investors Overlooking American Eagle’s Growth Potential
American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) stock price has been on a steady downtrend since the release of its second and third quarter results (ended July and October 2016). From a closing high of $19.37 on August 15, the share price has spira...
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How Has American Eagle Performed In 2016?
Amid a tough retail environment, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) has delivered well this year, with revenue rising 4% year-to-date, and consolidated comparable sales also increasing by the same percentage. While these may seem like modest ...
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Why Has American Eagle’s Stock Price Fallen Despite Meeting Consensus Estimates?
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) posted its third quarter earnings, for the period ending October 31, 2016, on November 30th. The company was able to meet the consensus estimates for both sales and earnings per share. See our complete an...
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Growth Momentum To Continue For American Eagle In The Third Quarter
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is set to report its third quarter results on November 30, 2016. While a modest growth in sales is expected, the EPS is anticipated to come in at $0.41, similar to the guidance provided by the company. Se...
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What Is American Eagle Doing To Bolster Its Direct Business?
With growing internet penetration, a consistent customer shift from store to web shopping, and the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, American Eagle Outfitters ‘ (NYSE:AEO) direct-to-consumer business has grown rapidly. From $307 mi...
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How Is American Eagle Expected To Perform In 2016?
In Q2 2016, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) reported its eighth consecutive quarter of profit improvement, primarily due to a large demand for its Aerie line of lingerie, and personal care products. Comparable sales in the brand soared 24%...
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How Has the Digital Age Affected Apparel Retailers?
Recent years have been hard for teen retailers, with some even filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, such as Quicksilver in September 2015, Pacific Sunwear in April 2016, and Aeropostale in May 2016. Others have hobbled along, including Abercrombie ...
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How Did American Eagle Manage To Improve Its Gross Margins In The Second Quarter?
The gross profit of American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) increased 8% in the second quarter, to $307.1 million, as compared to $285 million in the corresponding quarter of last year. This increase was primarily a result of improved comparable s...
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Growth In Aerie Helps American Eagle Beat Estimates
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) reported its second quarter results on August 17, 2016 . The company beat consensus estimates for both EPS and revenue. See our complete analysis for American Eagle Outfitters American Eagle reported ...
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How Will American Eagle Perform In The Second Quarter Of Its FY 2016?
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is set to report its second quarter earnings on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 . While a low-single digit increase in sales is expected, the EPS is estimated to grow over 30%. See our complete analysis for Am...
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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...
