
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported total net revenue of $1.6 billion for the fourth quarter, reflecting a 4% decline. This decrease was attributed to an adverse impact of approximately $85 million from one less selling week and a shift in the retail calendar. The diluted earnings per share stood at $0.54, with an average of 193 million diluted shares outstanding. Despite meeting revenue expectations, the company's shares fell 5% in after-hours trading due to weak guidance for the fiscal year. AEO anticipates a low single-digit revenue decline for the full year and projects operating income between $360 million and $375 million, alongside a lower gross margin year-over-year. The company is also facing challenges from weaker demand and tariff impacts, which could negatively affect margins by $5 million to $10 million. Additionally, AEO announced a buyback of 50 million shares.
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$AEO -8.5%: Sees revenue decline due to weaker demand & tariff impacts; tariffs could negatively affect margins by $5-10M
$AEO Shares fell 5% after-hours due to weak guidance. Q4 Results: EPS $0.54 (exp. $0.51), revenue $1.6B (exp. $1.6B). FY Outlook: Low single-digit revenue decline, operating income $360M-$375M, lower gross margin Y/Y.