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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) investor relations material
American Eagle Outfitters Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Record third quarter revenue of $1.4 billion, up 6% year-over-year, driven by double-digit comparable sales growth at Aerie and positive growth at American Eagle, exceeding expectations.
Operating income reached $113 million, exceeding guidance, with adjusted operating income at $124 million.
Diluted EPS of $0.53 increased 10% compared to last year’s adjusted EPS, and 29% year-over-year.
Positive comparable sales growth of 4%, with Aerie up 11% and American Eagle up 1%.
Strong momentum continued into Q4, with a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend and robust holiday season start.
Financial highlights
Gross profit rose 5% to $552 million; gross margin declined 40 bps to 40.5% due to $20 million in tariff costs.
SG&A increased 10% from higher advertising investment, totaling $386 million.
CapEx for Q3 was $70 million; year-to-date $202 million, with full-year guidance at $275 million.
Ended the period with $113 million in cash and total liquidity of $560 million.
Net income for the quarter was $91 million, up from $80 million a year ago.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 comp sales expected to grow 8–9%, with Aerie in the high teens and AE in low to mid-single digits.
Q4 operating income guidance raised to $155–$160 million, including $50 million in incremental tariff costs.
Full-year adjusted operating income guidance increased to $303–$308 million, up from prior $255–$265 million.
Comparable sales for the year expected to be up low single digits.
Tax rate for Q4 projected at approximately 28%.
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