American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail

Overall research band Weak

Quality Weak

Valuation Exceptional

Balance sheet Very weak

Market confirmation Very weak

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What the company does

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a fashion and lifestyle retail company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers a broad range of clothing, accessories, and personal care products primarily under the American Eagle and Aerie brands. The American Eagle brand provides jeans, apparel, and accessories for men and women, while Aerie focuses on intimates, apparel, activewear, swimwear, and personal care for women. The company also sells graphic t-shirts and apparel through its Tailgate brand and upscale menswear via Todd Snyder New York. As of January 29, 2022, American Eagle Outfitters operated 880 American Eagle stores, 244 Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and sells products online through ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com, shipping to 81 countries. Additionally, its merchandise is available in 260 licensed stores in 28 countries.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC8.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin6.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years2.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin3.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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