American Eagle Outfitters(US:AEO) ZACKSยท2024-10-02 23:06Company Performance - American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed at $22.11, reflecting a +0.96% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.01% [1] - The stock has gained 11.79% over the past month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 5.59% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.21% [1] - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated, with an expected EPS of $0.47, indicating a 4.08% decline year-over-year, while revenue is projected at $1.31 billion, up 0.54% from the prior year [1] Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.78 per share and revenue at $5.39 billion, representing increases of +17.11% and +2.48% respectively from the previous year [2] - Recent shifts in analyst projections are important, as positive revisions indicate confidence in the company's performance and profit potential [2] Valuation Metrics - AEO has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.31, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 17.48 [3] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.09, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.94 [3] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [4] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [4]