American Eagle Outfitters(AEO) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation

Third Quarter 2025 Performance - The company's operating income increased by 6% to $113 million, based on revenue of $136 billion[29] - Comparable sales increased by 4%[28] - Aerie's comparable sales increased by 11%[28] - Earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $053[28] - The company repurchased shares totaling $231 million in the first half of the year, including $21 million this quarter, and returned $64 million in cash dividends year-to-date[29] Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook - The company anticipates comparable sales to be up in the low single digits[30] - The company expects operating income to be between $303 million and $308 million on an adjusted basis[30] - The company projects depreciation and amortization to be approximately $216 million[30] Inventory - Ending inventory increased by 11% to $891232 thousand compared to the previous year[39]