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American Eagle Outfitters reports 47 percent jump in Q1 EPS

By Prachi Singh

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American Eagle Outfitters reported EPS of 0.22 dollar for the first quarter ended April 30, 2016, a 47 percent increase from EPS of 0.15 dollar for the comparable quarter last year. Total net revenue increased 7 percent to 749 million dollars from 700 million dollars last year.

Commenting on the quarter’s results, Jay Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer said, “In a tough retail environment, AEO delivered a strong first quarter, driven by compelling merchandise, strategic investments and solid execution across the organization. We achieved higher sales and profitability following strong growth last year.”

AEO witnesses positive Q1

Consolidated comparable sales increased 6 percent, following a 7 percent increase last year. Gross profit increased 12 percent to 293 million dollars and rose 170 basis points to a rate of 39.2 percent of revenue.

Operating income increased 40 percent to 59 million dollars from 42 million dollars last year, and the operating margin expanded by 180 basis points to 7.8 percent as a rate to revenue. Other income was comprised of five million dollars related to currency gains on cash held in Canadian dollars. This compares to other income of six million dollars last year.

In the quarter, the company opened three stores and closed four. Internationally, the company opened six licensed stores. Based on an anticipated low single digit increase in comparable sales, management expects second quarter EPS to be approximately 0.20 dollar to 0.21 dollar.

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American Eagle Outfitters