Update shared on20 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 5.13%American Eagle Outfitters’ price target was raised to $15.94 as analysts cited a strong Q2 EPS beat, operational recovery, and outperformance at Aerie, while noting ongoing cost headwinds may temper future upside.
Analyst Commentary
- Strong Q2 EPS beat driven by lower promotional activity, disciplined spending, improved sell-through, and better gross margins.
- Signs of stabilization and operational recovery following management’s correction of earlier miscues.
- Continued momentum partially attributed to successful brand and celebrity marketing campaigns, leading to enhanced traffic and customer acquisition.
- Significant inflection and outperformance in the Aerie business, with improvements due to stronger merchandising and product offerings, not just marketing efforts.
- Ongoing headwinds expected from inventory cost inflation and tariffs, which may limit future earnings upside and margin expansion.
What's in the News
- The company provided 2025 guidance with Q3 and Q4 comparable sales expected up low single digits, gross margin down year over year, and full-year operating income guidance of $255–$265 million on an adjusted basis.
- Repurchased 3,949,152 shares for $42.89 million, completing 15.88% of the buyback program since February 2024.
- Announced AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce, a limited-edition collection with high-profile campaign, aiming to blend sports, culture, and fashion and targeting Gen Z with bold, confidence-driven designs.
- Launched Fall '25 campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, introducing "The Sydney Jean" with proceeds supporting Crisis Text Line, and employing innovative digital marketing activations.
- Dropped from multiple Russell growth and small cap indices, including Russell 2000 Growth, Russell 2500 Growth, Russell 3000 Growth, and associated benchmarks.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for American Eagle Outfitters
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $15.17 to $15.94.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for American Eagle Outfitters has significantly risen from 2.2% per annum to 2.5% per annum.
- The Future P/E for American Eagle Outfitters has risen from 8.22x to 8.95x.
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