AEO Q2 operating income rises 2% to $103 million; revenue dips 1% to $1.28 billion
American Eagle Outfitters reported second quarter results for the period ended August 2, 2025, with net revenue of $1.28 billion, down 1% from last year, while operating income rose 2% to $103 million and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.45 from $0.39. The company also issued full-year fiscal 2025 adjusted operating income guidance of $255 million to $265 million, and said it has repurchased $231 million of shares year to date.
Key points
- Q2 net revenue was $1.28 billion, down 1% year over year; total comparable sales decreased 1%.
- Q2 diluted EPS was $0.45 versus $0.39 a year earlier; operating income was $103 million, up 2%.
- Fiscal 2025 operating income guidance is $255 million to $265 million on an adjusted basis; third quarter guidance is $95 million to $100 million.
- Year-to-date share repurchases total $231 million, reducing shares by 20 million, or roughly 10% of outstanding diluted shares.
The filing
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