American Eagle Outfitters swings to $85 million Q1 operating loss; sales fall 5%
American Eagle Outfitters reported a first-quarter operating loss of $85 million, compared with operating income of $78 million a year earlier, and diluted loss of $0.36 per share versus earnings of $0.34. Net revenue fell 5% to $1.1 billion, and the company withdrew its fiscal 2025 outlook while giving second-quarter operating income guidance of $40 to $45 million.
Key points
- Net revenue of $1.1 billion fell 5%; comparable sales declined 3%
- GAAP operating loss of $(85) million vs. operating income of $78 million a year earlier; diluted loss of $(0.36) per share
- Gross margin fell to 29.6% from 40.6%, driven by inventory writedowns, higher markdowns and increased product costs
- Second-quarter operating income guidance of $40 to $45 million; fiscal 2025 outlook remains withdrawn; 2025 capital expenditures now expected at about $275 million vs. prior guidance of about $300 million
The filing
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