Zacks Investment Research
25 Aug 2026, 22:51 UTC · 8w ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The outlook for American Eagle Outfitters is mixed, with a significant projected quarterly earnings drop of 53.33% acting as a primary headwind. This is partially offset by modest revenue growth of 6.48% and a valuation that remains discounted relative to industry peers.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is projected to see a 53.33% decrease in earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming quarter compared to last year.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
American Eagle Outfitters is currently rated as a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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The projection of a 53.33% decrease in quarterly EPS suggests a sharp short-term profitability decline, though the company maintains a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a forward P/E of 9.58, which is well below the industry average of 15.59.
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More positive than 81% of claims this week
AEO is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.58, which is lower than the industry average of 15.59.
More positive than 68% of claims this week
The company's projected revenue for the upcoming quarter is $1.37 billion, a 6.48% increase over the same period last year.
More positive than 56% of claims this week
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The company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and projected annual revenue and earnings growth, despite a recent short-term price dip.
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