American Eagle Surges on Solid Q2 Earnings, Aerie Comps Rise 3%

Key Takeaways AEO posted Q2 EPS of $0.45, topping estimates and rising 15% year over year.Revenues hit $1.28B, with Aerie comps up 3% while American Eagle comps slipped 3%.Gross profit rose 0.2% to $500M, with the gross margin expanding 30 bps to 38.9%.Shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) have jumped more than 24% in after-hours trading yesterday, after it reported solid second-quarter fiscal 2025 results and reinstated guidance for fiscal 2025. The company delivered top and bottom-line beats in ...