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American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.57 EPS

  • On Wednesday, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of 79 cents per share, beating the 21 cents consensus estimate, with revenue of $1.38 billion surpassing the $1.37 billion forecast.
  • The company reported tariff refunds of $196 million with a net operating income contribution of $161 million for the second quarter of 2026, driving the earnings beat.
  • Aerie and OFFLINE total revenue grew 25%, but American Eagle brand comparable sales decreased 2% as women's denim underperformed during the quarter.
  • CEO Jay Schottenstein said, "We know where the problem is. We are going to pivot," while flagging that late May showed encouraging momentum for the turnaround.
  • Shares of American Eagle Outfitters declined 11.78% in Wednesday's extended trading, with investors focused on whether the $390 million to $410 million full-year operating income guidance will be reaffirmed.
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American Eagle falls 15% on dismal forecast despite Sydney Sweeney jeans campaign

Shares of American Eagle fell 15% Thursday after the teen retailer revealed a dismal forecast for the current quarter, despite its high-profile jeans campaign with Sydney Sweeney.

·New York, United States
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American Eagle (AEO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Aerie surged 25% while tariff refunds boosted operating profit to $211 million.

·Alexandria, United States
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American Eagle shares slump on flat margin outlook, weakness in namesake brand

American Eagle Outfitters’ shares tumbled about 11 per cent after the apparel retailer forecast flat quarterly gross margins, signaling a weak demand.

·Toronto, Canada
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American Eagle falls flat with women, again

Q2 earnings showed strength in the namesake brand's men’s offerings, but sales remained soft with women — and Aerie carried overall growth.

·Boston, United States
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American Eagle shares plunge a year after controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign

American Eagle Outfitters' shares slumped over 11% in premarket trading on Thursday

·London, United Kingdom
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American Eagle shares slide as flat margin outlook, weak core brand weigh

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BizToc broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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