AEO Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results Reflecting Strong Execution on Powering Profitable Growth Strategy
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Record first quarter revenue of
$1.1 billion , rising 6% to last year -
Operating profit of
$78 million exceeded guidance - Aerie achieved all-time high first quarter revenue with comps up 6%
- American Eagle sequentially accelerated, with comps increasing 7%
“Our strong first quarter results underscore the power of our iconic brand portfolio and demonstrate great progress on our Powering Profitable Growth strategy. We achieved record revenue, amplifying American Eagle’s and Aerie’s leading market positions and opportunity in casual apparel. We continued to offer exciting merchandise collections and customer activations, providing compelling in-store and digital shopping experiences. This, combined with actions to optimize our operations and drive efficiencies across the organization, contributed to meaningful profit expansion, which was ahead of expectations,” commented
“As I look forward, I remain confident in our ability to deliver on our plans for 2024 and beyond. We have significant runway across our brands and we continue to execute with discipline as we drive our business to deliver sustained, profitable growth and returns to shareholders,” he continued.
First Quarter 2024 Results compared to First Quarter 2023 Results:
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First quarter 2024 results are presented for the 13 weeks ended
May 4, 2024 compared to the 13 weeks endedApril 29, 2023 . Comparable sales metrics are presented for the 13 weeks endedMay 4, 2024 compared to the 13 weeks endedMay 6, 2023 . -
Total net revenue of
$1.1 billion rose 6%. - Store revenue rose 4%. Digital revenue increased 12%.
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Aerie revenue of
$373 million rose 4%, with comp sales up 6%. American Eagle revenue of$725 million increased 8%, with comp sales growing 7%. -
Gross profit of
$464 million increased 12%, reflecting a gross margin rate of 40.6%, expanding 240 basis points. Margin expansion was driven by strong inventory management, the company’s shift to a more profitable clearance strategy, lower product and transportation costs and leverage on expenses including rent, delivery, and distribution and warehousing. -
Selling, general and administrative expense of
$333 million was up 7%. This was roughly in-line with sales growth and consistent with our guidance. -
Operating income of
$78 million , compared to GAAP operating income of$23 million and adjusted operating income of$44 million last year. Compared to last year’s adjusted result, operating income increased 76% and the operating margin of 6.8% expanded 270 basis points. -
Diluted earnings per share of
$0.34 . Average diluted shares outstanding were 201 million.
Inventory
Total ending inventory increased 9% to
Shareholder Returns
In the first quarter, the company returned approximately
This included the repurchase of 1.5 million shares for approximately
Additionally, the company paid a quarterly cash dividend of
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures totaled
Outlook
For fiscal 2024, management continues to expect operating income in the range of
For the second quarter, management expects operating income in the range of
Webcast and Supplemental Financial Information
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About
Non-GAAP Measures
This release includes information on non-GAAP financial measures (“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), including adjusted operating income for first quarter fiscal 2023. These financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by
These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating the company’s business and operations. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure and to view these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with the related GAAP financial measures.
The tables included in this release reconcile the GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This release and related statements by management contain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which represent management’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, second fiscal quarter and annual fiscal 2024 results. Words such as “outlook,” "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," “may,” “potential,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All forward-looking statements made by the company are inherently uncertain because they are based on assumptions and expectations concerning future events and are subject to change based on many important factors, some of which may be beyond the company’s control. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise and even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. The following factors, in addition to the risks disclosed in Item 1A., Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
The use of the “company,” “AEO,” “we,” "us," and “our” in this release refers to
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) |
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Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
300,518 |
|
$ |
117,841 |
|
||
Merchandise inventory |
|
681,062 |
|
|
624,851 |
|
||
Accounts receivable, net |
|
230,934 |
|
|
259,074 |
|
||
Prepaid expenses and other |
|
98,803 |
|
|
127,735 |
|
||
Total current assets |
|
1,311,317 |
|
|
1,129,501 |
|
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
1,123,649 |
|
|
1,053,938 |
|
||
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation |
|
703,551 |
|
|
762,433 |
|
||
|
|
225,253 |
|
|
264,896 |
|
||
Non-current deferred income taxes |
|
89,332 |
|
|
13,034 |
|
||
Intangible assets, net |
|
45,178 |
|
|
92,399 |
|
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Other assets |
|
58,937 |
|
|
57,693 |
|
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Total assets |
$ |
3,557,217 |
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$ |
3,373,894 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ |
225,480 |
|
$ |
212,318 |
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Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
|
303,603 |
|
|
321,430 |
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||
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes |
|
64,502 |
|
|
43,550 |
|
||
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates |
|
57,373 |
|
|
57,014 |
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Accrued income and other taxes |
|
50,716 |
|
|
13,812 |
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||
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses |
|
71,655 |
|
|
68,313 |
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Total current liabilities |
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773,329 |
|
|
716,437 |
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Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities |
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1,002,529 |
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|
987,048 |
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Long-term debt, net |
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— |
|
|
30,225 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
|
29,003 |
|
|
21,168 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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1,031,532 |
|
|
1,038,441 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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— |
|
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— |
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Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock |
|
— |
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|
— |
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Common stock |
|
2,496 |
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|
2,496 |
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Contributed capital |
|
345,922 |
|
|
324,396 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(15,722 |
) |
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(26,777 |
) |
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Retained earnings |
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2,267,785 |
|
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2,130,108 |
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(848,125 |
) |
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(811,207 |
) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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1,752,356 |
|
|
1,619,016 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
3,557,217 |
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$ |
3,373,894 |
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Current |
|
1.70 |
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|
1.58 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||
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(In thousands) |
(Percentage of revenue) |
(In thousands) |
(Percentage of revenue) |
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Total net revenue |
$ |
1,143,867 |
|
100.0 |
% |
$ |
1,080,926 |
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100.0 |
% |
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Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehouse expenses |
|
679,628 |
|
59.4 |
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667,747 |
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61.8 |
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Gross profit |
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464,239 |
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40.6 |
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413,179 |
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38.2 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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333,493 |
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29.2 |
|
312,345 |
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28.9 |
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Impairment and restructuring charges |
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- |
|
0.0 |
|
21,275 |
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2.0 |
||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
52,910 |
|
4.6 |
|
56,728 |
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5.2 |
||||||
Operating income |
|
77,836 |
|
6.8 |
|
22,831 |
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2.1 |
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Interest (income) expense, net |
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(3,439 |
) |
(0.3 ) |
|
690 |
|
0.1 |
||||||
Other (income), net |
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(1,396 |
) |
(0.1 ) |
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(3,311 |
) |
(0.3 ) |
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Income before income taxes |
$ |
82,671 |
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7.2 |
$ |
25,452 |
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2.3 |
||||||
Provision for income taxes |
|
14,919 |
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1.3 |
|
6,999 |
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0.6 |
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Net income |
$ |
67,752 |
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5.9 |
% |
$ |
18,453 |
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1.7 |
% |
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Net income per basic share |
$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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Net income per diluted share |
$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic |
|
196,429 |
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|
194,487 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted |
|
201,310 |
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|
197,160 |
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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Operating Income |
Provision for Income Taxes |
Net Income |
Earnings per Diluted Share |
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GAAP Basis |
$ |
22,831 |
|
$ |
6,999 |
$ |
18,453 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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% of Revenue |
|
2.1 |
% |
|
1.7 |
% |
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Add: Impairment, restructuring and other charges (1) |
$ |
21,275 |
|
$ |
15,424 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Tax effect of the above (2) |
$ |
5,851 |
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Non-GAAP Basis |
$ |
44,106 |
|
$ |
12,850 |
$ |
33,877 |
|
$ |
0.17 |
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% of Revenue |
|
4.1 |
% |
|
3.1 |
% |
The following footnotes relate to impairment, restructuring, and other charges recorded in the 13 weeks ended
(1)
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$10.8 million of long-term asset impairment primarily related to technology, which is no longer a part of the long-term strategy -
$5.6 million of severance based on this revised strategy -
$4.9 million of contract related charges
All impairments were recorded due to insufficient prospective cash flows to support the asset value.
(2) The tax effect of excluded items is the difference between the tax provision calculated on a GAAP basis and an adjusted non-GAAP basis.
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NET REVENUE BY SEGMENT | ||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
13 Weeks Ended | ||||||
(In thousands) |
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Net Revenue: | ||||||
American Eagle |
$ |
724,744 |
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$ |
671,092 |
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Aerie |
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372,652 |
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359,082 |
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Other |
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54,984 |
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109,357 |
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Intersegment Elimination |
|
(8,513 |
) |
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(58,605 |
) |
Total Net Revenue |
$ |
1,143,867 |
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$ |
1,080,926 |
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STORE INFORMATION | ||
(unaudited) | ||
13 Weeks Ended | ||
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Consolidated stores at beginning of period |
1,182 |
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Consolidated stores opened during the period | ||
AE Brand (1) |
3 |
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Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2) |
1 |
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- |
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Unsubscribed |
- |
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Consolidated stores closed during the period | ||
AE Brand (1) |
(8 |
) |
Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2) |
(4 |
) |
Unsubscribed |
(1 |
) |
Total consolidated stores at end of period |
1,173 |
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Stores by Brand | ||
AE Brand (1) |
846 |
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Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) (2) |
307 |
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|
15 |
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Unsubscribed |
5 |
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Total consolidated stores at end of period |
1,173 |
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Total gross square footage at end of period (in '000) |
7,221 |
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International license locations at end of period (3) |
315 |
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(1) AE Brand includes AE stand alone locations, AE/Aerie side-by side locations, AE/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations, and AE/Aerie/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations. | |
(2) Aerie (incl. OFFL/NE) includes Aerie stand alone locations, OFFL/NE stand alone locations, and Aerie/OFFL/NE side-by-side locations. | |
(3) International license locations (retail stores and concessions) are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square footage calculation. |
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