AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)

American Eagle Q4 revenue up 10% to record $1.8 billion; GAAP EPS fell to $0.50

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

American Eagle Outfitters reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 net revenue of $1.8 billion, up 10%, and a record holiday period. GAAP diluted earnings per share fell to $0.50 from $0.54 after $84 million of impairment and restructuring charges, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.84 from $0.54. The company also guided fiscal 2026 operating income to $390 million to $410 million.

Key points

  • Q4 net revenue of $1.8 billion rose 10%; total comparable sales rose 8%, with Aerie up 23% and American Eagle up 2%.
  • Q4 GAAP operating profit was $96 million, including $84 million of impairment and restructuring charges tied to the exit from Quiet Platform, store impairments and corporate restructuring.
  • Fiscal 2025 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.09 versus $1.68 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.50 versus $1.74.
  • Fiscal 2026 operating income guidance is $390 million to $410 million; 2026 capital expenditures are expected at $250 million to $260 million.

The filing

CompanyAmerican Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 4, 2026, 4:20 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-091582

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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