UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 3, 2025
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 1-33338
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
No. 13-2721761
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15203-2329
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 432-3300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
AEO
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 173,268,234 shares of Common Stock were outstanding at June 4, 2025.
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Forward Looking Statements
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Item 1.
Financial Statements
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Consolidated Balance Sheets: May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Operations: 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity: 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
27
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
36
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
37
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
38
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
N/A
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report") contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), that are based on the views and beliefs of management of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"), as well as assumptions and estimates made by management. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not intend to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors, including those contained in this Quarterly Report and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 20, 2025 (the "Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K") that may not be in the control of management. As used herein, "Fiscal 2027" refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 29, 2028. "Fiscal 2025" refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 31, 2026. "Fiscal 2024" refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2025. "Fiscal 2023" refers to the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024.
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Words such as "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "potential," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following:
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
May 3,
February 1,
May 4,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
87,853
308,962
300,518
Short-term investments
—
50,000
Merchandise inventory
645,062
636,655
681,062
Accounts receivable, net
228,561
262,365
230,934
Prepaid expenses
103,466
76,088
72,973
Other current assets
23,082
20,161
25,830
Total current assets
1,088,024
1,354,231
1,311,317
Operating lease right-of-use assets
1,471,705
1,295,400
1,123,649
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation
765,594
751,264
703,551
Goodwill, net
225,225
225,079
225,253
Non-current deferred income taxes
78,483
68,158
89,332
Intangible assets, net
41,549
42,449
45,178
Other assets
96,774
94,194
58,937
Total assets
3,767,354
3,830,775
3,557,217
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
247,994
280,712
225,480
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
319,626
313,034
303,603
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes
58,380
113,388
64,502
Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates
63,282
70,094
57,373
Accrued income and other taxes
23,114
30,677
50,716
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses
75,261
74,751
71,655
Total current liabilities
787,657
882,656
773,329
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current operating lease liabilities
1,337,489
1,133,296
1,002,529
Long-term debt, net
110,000
Other non-current liabilities
57,992
47,963
29,003
Total non-current liabilities
1,505,481
1,181,259
1,031,532
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized; 249,566 shares issued; 173,267, 188,618 and 196,430 shares outstanding, respectively
2,496
Contributed capital
365,326
365,845
345,922
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(42,105
)
(56,390
(15,722
Retained earnings
2,361,273
2,456,063
2,267,785
Treasury stock, at cost, 76,299, 60,948 and 53,136 shares, respectively
(1,212,774
(1,001,154
(848,125
Total stockholders’ equity
1,474,216
1,766,860
1,752,356
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Refer to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
13 Weeks Ended
Total net revenue
1,089,599
1,143,867
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses
767,178
679,628
Gross profit
322,421
464,239
Selling, general and administrative expenses
338,786
333,493
Impairment and restructuring charges
17,119
Depreciation and amortization expense
51,697
52,910
Operating (loss) income
(85,181
77,836
Interest (income), net
(219
(3,439
Other (income), net
(351
(1,396
(Loss) income before income taxes
(84,611
82,671
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(19,712
14,919
Net (loss) income
(64,899
67,752
Basic net (loss) income per common share
(0.36
0.34
Diluted net (loss) income per common share
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
179,548
196,429
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
201,310
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(In thousands)
Other comprehensive gain
Foreign currency translation gain
14,285
688
Comprehensive (loss) income
(50,614
68,440
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
SharesOutstanding
Common Stock
ContributedCapital
RetainedEarnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated OtherComprehensive Loss
Stockholders'Equity
Balance at February 3, 2024
196,936
360,378
2,214,159
(823,864
(16,410
1,736,759
Stock awards
20,436
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs
(1,500
(34,949
Repurchase of common stock from employees
(531
-
(13,242
Reissuance of treasury stock
1,525
(35,005
11,072
23,930
(3
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Cash dividends declared and dividend equivalents ($0.125 per share)
605
(25,198
(24,593
Contributions from non-controlling interests
(492
Balance at May 4, 2024
196,430
Balance at February 1, 2025
188,618
20,411
Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs, including excise tax
(2,000
(31,301
Accelerated share repurchase, including excise tax
(14,467
(201,469
(653
(7,893
1,769
(21,368
(7,552
29,043
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Net (loss)
682
(22,339
(21,657
(244
Balance at May 3, 2025
173,267
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
53,507
55,097
Share-based compensation
20,563
20,586
Deferred income taxes
(8,748
(7,109
Loss on impairment of assets
15,063
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
33,826
16,729
(1,671
(40,078
Operating lease assets
113,020
(91,029
Operating lease liabilities
(89,268
93,385
(34,708
(16,344
(32,741
(42,788
(55,376
(87,931
Accrued and other liabilities
(3,240
(6,381
Net cash (used for) operating activities
(54,672
(38,111
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment
(61,606
(36,209
Sale of available-for-sale investments
100,000
Other investing activities
(227
(4,570
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
(11,833
59,221
Financing activities:
(34,948
Proceeds from revolving line of credit
Net proceeds from stock options exercised
1,853
Cash dividends paid
Other financing activities
(1,814
(3,284
Net cash (used for) financing activities
(154,134
(74,214
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash
(470
(472
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(221,109
(53,576
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
354,094
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Index for Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1
Interim Financial Statements
Note 2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 3
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
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Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
Note 5
Earnings per Share
20
Note 6
Property and Equipment, Net
21
Note 7
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Note 8
Long-Term Debt, Net
Note 9
Share-Based Payments
22
Note 10
Income Taxes
23
Note 11
Note 12
Segment Reporting
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Note 13
Impairment and Restructuring Charges
26
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"), a Delaware corporation, at May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024 and for the 13 week periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report. Therefore, these Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and those described in the notes that follow) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The existence of subsequent events has been evaluated through the filing date of this Quarterly Report.
The Company operates under the American Eagle® ("AE") and Aerie® brands. We also operate Todd Snyder New York ("Todd Snyder"), a premium menswear brand, and Unsubscribed, which focuses on consciously made slow fashion.
AEO Inc. operates stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. Additionally, the company operates a robust e-commerce business across its brands.
Historically, our operations have been seasonal, with a large portion of total net revenue and operating income occurring in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, reflecting increased demand during the back-to-school and year-end holiday selling seasons, respectively. Our quarterly results of operations also may fluctuate based upon such factors as the timing of certain holiday seasons, the number and timing of new store openings, the acceptability of seasonal merchandise offerings, the timing and level of markdowns, store closings and remodels, competitive factors, weather, changes in import tariffs and other trade restrictions, and general economic and political conditions.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities where the Company's ownership percentage is less than 100%. Non-controlling interest is included as a component of contributed capital within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and was not material for any period presented. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. At May 3, 2025, the Company operated in two reportable segments, American Eagle and Aerie.
Fiscal Year
Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, "Fiscal 2025" refers to the 52-week period that will end on January 31, 2026. "Fiscal 2024" refers to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2025. "Fiscal 2023" refers to the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"), which requires increased transparency in tax disclosures, specifically by
expanding requirements for rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Additionally, the amendment requires disclosures of income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes disaggregated between domestic and foreign, and income tax expense/(benefit), disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign. Disclosure requirements about the nature and estimated range of the reasonably possible change in unrecognized tax benefits over the next year have been removed as part of this amendment. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2023-09 effective for Fiscal 2025.
Refer to Note 10, Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding income taxes.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses ("ASU 2024-03"), which requires disclosure of additional information for specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements for interim and annual periods. Specifically, the amendment requires quantitative disclosure for purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization within an expense caption. For any remaining amounts within an expense caption, a qualitative description must be included. In all reporting periods, a total selling expense amount must be disclosed, with an annual disclosure of the entity's definition of selling expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2024-03 effective for Fiscal 2027.
Foreign Currency Translation
In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translates assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. dollars ("USD") (the reporting currency) at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The Company translates revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies into USD at the monthly average exchange rates for the period. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated results of operations, whereas related translation adjustments are reported as an element of other comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.
We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, an unrealized gain of $14 million was included in other comprehensive income, which was primarily related to the fluctuations of the USD to Mexican peso and USD to Canadian dollar exchange rates.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale include certificates of deposit with an original maturity greater than three months, but less than one year.
Refer to Note 3, Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.
Accounts Receivable
The Company's receivables are primarily generated from product sales and royalties from our licensees. The primary indicators of the credit quality of our receivables are aging, payment history, economic sector information and outside credit monitoring, and are assessed on a quarterly basis. Our credit loss exposure is mainly concentrated in our accounts receivable portfolio. Our allowance for credit losses is calculated using a loss-rate method based on historical experience, current market conditions and reasonable forecasts. Historically, the Company’s reserves have approximated actual experience.
Merchandise Inventory
Merchandise inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, utilizing the retail method. Average cost includes merchandise design and sourcing costs and related expenses. The Company records merchandise receipts when control of the merchandise has transferred to the Company.
The Company reviews its inventory levels to identify slow-moving merchandise and generally uses markdowns to clear merchandise. Additionally, the Company estimates a markdown reserve for future planned permanent markdowns related to current inventory. Markdowns may occur when inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of fashion items, competition, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell at its currently ticketed price. Such markdowns may have a material adverse impact on earnings, depending on the extent and amount of inventory affected.
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The Company also estimates a shrinkage reserve for the period between the last physical count and the balance sheet date. The estimate for the shrinkage reserve, based on historical results, can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shrinkage trends.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded on the basis of cost with depreciation computed utilizing the straight-line method over the asset’s estimated useful life. The useful lives of our major classes of assets are as follows:
Buildings
25 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of 10 years or the term of the lease
Fixtures and equipment
Information technology
Five years
Three to five years
As of May 3, 2025, the weighted average remaining useful life of our assets was approximately six years.
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment ("ASC 360"), the Company’s management evaluates the value of leasehold improvements, store fixtures, and operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets associated with retail stores. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts. When events such as these occur, the impaired assets are adjusted to their estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recorded separately as a component of operating income within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our impairment loss calculations require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate future cash flows and asset fair values. The significant assumption used in our fair value analysis is forecasted revenue. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we use to calculate long-lived asset impairment losses. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions, our consolidated operating results could be adversely affected.
When the Company closes, remodels, or relocates a store prior to the end of its lease term, the remaining net book value of the assets related to the store is recorded as a write-off of assets within depreciation and amortization expense.
Refer to Note 6. Property and Equipment, Net to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding property and equipment, and refer to Note 13. Impairment and Restructuring Charges, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding impairment charges for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. There were no long-lived asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company’s goodwill is primarily related to the acquisition of its regionalized fulfillment center network, as well as its importing operations and Canadian business, and represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, the Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment at least annually as of the last day of the fiscal year and upon occurrence of certain triggering events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may be below its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge is recorded in the period of the evaluation based on that difference. The Company last performed an annual goodwill impairment test as of February 1, 2025. No indicators of impairment were present during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 or May 4, 2024.
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Definite-lived intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value, with amortization computed utilizing the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of trademark assets, are generally amortized over 10 to 15 years.
The Company evaluates definite-lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 360 when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Such an evaluation includes the estimation of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by those assets. If the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amounts of the assets, then the assets are impaired and are adjusted to their estimated fair value. No definite-lived intangible asset impairment charges were recorded during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 or May 4, 2024.
Refer to Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding goodwill and intangible assets.
Equity Method Investments
During Fiscal 2024, the Company entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement of ACON Apparel Investors, L.P. (the "Fund"), with ACON Apparel GenPar, LLC. ("ACON") as the general partner. The Company paid $35.0 million for a 20% interest for its limited partner position in the Fund, which is recorded in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Construction Allowances
As part of certain lease agreements for retail stores, the Company receives construction allowances from lessors, which are generally comprised of cash amounts. The Company records a receivable and an adjustment to the operating lease ROU asset at the lease commencement date (date of initial possession of the store). The deferred lease credit is amortized as part of the single lease cost over the term of the original lease (including the pre-opening build-out period). The receivable is reduced as amounts are received from the lessor.
Self-Insurance Liability
The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms for certain losses related to employee medical benefits and worker’s compensation. Costs for self-insurance claims filed and claims incurred but not reported are accrued based on known claims and historical experience. Management believes that it has adequately reserved for its self-insurance liability, which is capped by stop-loss contracts with insurance companies. However, any significant variation of future claims from historical trends could cause actual results to differ from the accrued liability.
Leases
The Company leases all store premises, its Canadian distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, its regional distribution facilities, some of its office space and certain information technology and office equipment. These leases are generally classified as operating leases.
Store leases generally provide for a combination of base rentals and contingent rent based on store sales. Additionally, most leases include lessor incentives such as construction allowances and rent holidays. The Company is typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs including maintenance costs, common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses. When measuring operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, the Company only includes cash flows related to options to extend or terminate leases once those options are executed.
Some leases have variable payments. However, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the measurement of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities.
When determining the present value of future payments for an operating lease that does not have a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as of the date of initial possession of the leased asset.
For leases that qualify for the short-term lease exemption, the Company does not record an operating lease liability or operating lease ROU asset. Short-term lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 12 months or less.
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Co-Branded and Private Label Credit Cards
The Company offers a co-branded credit card and a private-label credit card under the AE and Aerie brands. These credit cards are issued by a third-party bank (the "Bank") in accordance with a credit card agreement (the "Agreement"). The Company has no liability to the Bank for bad debt expense, provided that purchases are made in accordance with the Bank’s procedures. We receive funding from the Bank based on the Agreement and card activity, which includes payments for new account activations and usage of the credit cards. We recognize revenue for this funding as we fulfill our performance obligations under the Agreement. This revenue is recorded in other revenue, which is a component of total net revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Customer Loyalty Program
The Company offers a highly digitized loyalty program called Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie™ (the "Program"). The Program features both shared and unique benefits for loyalty members and credit card holders. Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds. Members earn rewards in the form of discount savings certificates. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited.
Points earned under the Program on purchases at AE and Aerie are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"). The portion of the sales revenue attributed to the reward points is deferred and recognized when the reward is redeemed or when the points expire, using the relative stand-alone selling price method. Additionally, reward points earned using the co-branded credit card on non-AE or Aerie purchases are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. As the points are earned, a current liability is recorded for the estimated cost of the reward, and the impact of adjustments is recorded in revenue.
The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to the loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606.
Credit Agreement
In June 2022, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides senior secured asset-based revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $700 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility expires on June 24, 2027.
Refer to Note 8, Long-Term Debt, Net to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding long-term debt and other credit arrangements.
The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), which requires the use of the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the difference between the Consolidated Financial Statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as computed pursuant to ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates, based on certain judgments regarding enacted tax laws and published guidance, in effect in the years when those temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred taxes may not be realized. Changes in the Company’s level and composition of earnings, tax laws or the deferred tax valuation allowance, as well as the results of tax audits, may materially impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.
The Company evaluates its income tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain position may be recognized only if it is "more likely than not" that the position is sustainable based on its technical merits.
The calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the decision to recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position and to establish a valuation allowance, requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The Company believes that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, although actual results may have a positive or negative material impact on the balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances or net income (loss).
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to ASC 606. Revenue is recorded for store sales upon the purchase of merchandise by customers. The Company’s e-commerce operation records revenue upon the customer receipt date of the merchandise. Shipping and handling revenues are included in total net revenue. Sales tax collected from customers is excluded from revenue and is included as part of accrued income and other taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company recognizes royalty revenue generated from its license or franchise agreements based on a percentage of merchandise sales by the licensee/franchisee. This revenue is recorded as a component of total net revenue when earned and collection is probable.
The Company defers a portion of the sales revenue attributed to loyalty points and recognizes revenue when the points are redeemed or expire, consistent with the requirements of ASC 606. Refer to Customer Loyalty Program above for additional information.
Revenue associated with Quiet Platforms is recognized as the services are performed.
Cost of Sales, Including Certain Buying, Occupancy and Warehousing Expenses
Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs (collectively, "merchandise costs"), Quiet Platforms' costs to service its customers and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs and services.
Design costs are related to the Company's Design Center operations and include compensation, travel and entertainment, supplies and samples for our design teams, as well as rent and depreciation for our Design Center. These costs are included in cost of sales as the respective inventory is sold.
Total net revenue, net of merchandise costs, represents merchandise margin.
Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs and services consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel and entertainment for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operation. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of compensation and employee benefit expenses, including salaries, incentives and related benefits associated with our stores and corporate headquarters. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include advertising costs, supplies for our stores and home office, communication costs, travel and entertainment, leasing costs and services purchased.
Selling, general and administrative expenses do not include compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our design, sourcing and importing teams, our buyers and our distribution centers as these amounts are recorded in cost of sales. Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses do not include rent and utilities, operating costs of our distribution centers, and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operations, all of which are included in cost of sales.
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Interest (Income) Expense, Net
Interest (income) expense, net primarily consists of interest income from cash and cash equivalents and interest expense from Credit Facility borrowings.
Other (Income), Net
Other (income), net consists primarily of foreign currency fluctuations and changes in other non-operating items. Non-controlling interest was not material for any period presented and is included within other (income), net.
Segment Information
The Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle and Aerie brand) that also represent our reportable segments and reflect our CODM's (defined as our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO")) internal view of analyzing results and allocating resources. Additionally, our Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands and Quiet Platforms have been identified as separate operating segments; however, as they do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate disclosures they have been included in the Corporate and Other category. For additional information regarding the Company’s segment and geographic information, refer to Note 12, Segment Reporting to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
The following table summarizes the fair market values for the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments which are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
May 3, 2025
February 1, 2025
May 4, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash
85,200
150,053
110,792
Interest bearing deposits
2,653
158,909
189,726
Total cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments:
Certificates of deposits
Total short-term investments
Total cash and short-term investments
358,962
4. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement Disclosures ("ASC 820"), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exit price associated with the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Financial Instruments
Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. In addition, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
The Company’s cash equivalents are Level 1 financial assets and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, for all periods presented. Refer to Note 3, Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Fair Value Measurements at May 3, 2025
Carrying Amount
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets forIdentical Assets(Level 1)
Significant OtherObservable Inputs(Level 2)
SignificantUnobservable Inputs(Level 3)
Long-Term Debt
As of May 3, 2025, the fair value of the Company's $110.0 million in outstanding borrowings under its Credit Facility approximated the carrying value. As of May 4, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowing under the Company's Credit Facility.
Refer to Note 8, Long-Term Debt, Net, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding long-term debt and other credit arrangements.
Non-Financial Assets
The Company’s non-financial assets, which include intangible assets and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur and the Company is required to evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment, a resulting impairment would require that the non-financial asset be recorded at the estimated fair value. The fair value is determined by estimating the amount and timing of net future cash flows and discounting them using a risk-adjusted rate of interest. The Company estimates future cash flows based on its experience and knowledge of the market in which the store is located. During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, the Company recorded asset impairment charges of $10.4 million related to operating lease ROU assets and $4.9 million related to fixed assets. These assets were adjusted to their fair value and the loss on impairment was recorded within impairment and restructuring charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. There were no long-lived asset impairment charges recorded during the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024. Refer to Note 13, Impairment and Restructuring Charges to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding impairment and restructuring charges.
The fair value of the Company's ROU assets was based upon market rent assumptions.
The Company evaluates goodwill for possible impairment at least annually as of the last day of the fiscal year and upon occurrence of certain triggering events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may be below its carrying value. The Company last performed an annual goodwill impairment test using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820 as of February 1, 2025.
No indicators of goodwill impairment were present during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024.
5. Earnings per Share
The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding:
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock*
4,881
Diluted number of common shares outstanding
Anti-Dilutive Shares*
2,939
239
*For the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, there were 1.8 million potentially dilutive equity awards that were excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation because the Company incurred a net loss for this period and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Dilutive and anti-dilutive shares related to share-based compensation. Refer to Note 9, Share-Based Payments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding share-based compensation.
On March 14, 2025, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the "ASR Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"). Pursuant to the terms of the ASR Agreement, on March 17, 2025, the Company made an aggregate payment of $200 million to Bank of America and received an aggregate initial delivery of approximately 14.5 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 80% of the total shares that are expected to be repurchased under the ASR. The 14.5 million shares have been recorded as treasury stock.
6. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
Property and equipment, at cost
2,585,414
2,571,285
2,437,863
Less: Accumulated depreciation and impairment
(1,819,820
(1,820,021
(1,734,312
Property and equipment, net
7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets, net consist of the following:
Goodwill, gross (1)
269,019
268,873
269,047
Accumulated impairment (2)
(43,794
Intangible assets, gross
147,558
147,356
147,234
Accumulated amortization
(65,476
(64,374
(61,523
Accumulated impairment
(40,533
8. Long-Term Debt, Net
Revolving Credit Facility
In June 2022, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides senior secured asset-based revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $700 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facility expires on June 24, 2027.
All obligations under the Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by certain assets of the Company and certain subsidiaries.
As of May 3, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had $110.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $12 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit. As of May 4, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings, and the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement with $12 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue interest at the election of the Company at an adjusted secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 0.10% plus an applicable margin (ranging from 1.125% to 1.375%) or an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin (ranging from 0.125% to 0.375%), with each such applicable margin being based on average borrowing availability under the Credit Facility. Interest is payable quarterly and at the end of each applicable interest period. The total interest expense related to the Credit Facility for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 was $0.3 million. There were no Credit Facility borrowings for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024.
9. Share-Based Payments
The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which requires the Company to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments at fair value.
Total share-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 was $20.6 million ($15.8 million, net of tax), and for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024 was $20.6 million ($17.0 million, net of tax).
Stock Option Grants
The Company grants time-based stock option awards, which vest over the requisite service period of the award or at an employee's eligible retirement date, if earlier. A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 follows:
Options
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(In years)
Outstanding - February 1, 2025
4,324
17.98
Granted
1,316
12.65
Exercised
Cancelled
(468
21.89
Outstanding - May 3, 2025
5,172
16.27
4.3
1,074
Vested and expected to vest - May 3, 2025
5,011
16.22
4.1
Exercisable - May 3, 2025 (1)
433
8.62
1.9
As of May 3, 2025, there was $1.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense for stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years.
The fair value of stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions
Risk-free interest rate (1)
3.9
%
4.4
Dividend yield
3.5
Volatility factor (2)
47.5
55.4
Weighted-average expected term (3)
4.5 years
Restricted Stock Grants
Time-based restricted stock awards are comprised of time-based restricted stock units. These awards vest over three years. Time-based restricted stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional time-based restricted stock units, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.
Performance-based restricted stock awards include performance-based restricted stock units ("PSU"). Annual PSU grants cliff vest, if at all, at the end of a three-year performance period upon achievement of pre-established goals. Outstanding PSU awards receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional PSUs, which are subject to the same restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.
The grant date fair value of time-based restricted stock awards is based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. A Monte-Carlo simulation was utilized for performance-based restricted stock awards.
A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is presented in the following table:
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
(Shares in thousands)
Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested - February 1, 2025
2,360
18.56
2,218
18.05
1,963
12.67
987
14.51
Vested
(1,187
17.38
(563
19.69
(40
18.55
(99
Non-vested - May 3, 2025
3,096
15.28
2,543
16.25
As of May 3, 2025, there was $43.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, time-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. There is $7.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based restricted stock unit awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.
As of May 3, 2025, the Company had 7 million shares available for all equity grants.
10. Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 was 23.3% compared to 18.0% for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024. The change in the effective tax rate, as compared to the prior period, is primarily due to share-based payments and tax audit adjustments.
The Company records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense, which were insignificant for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, and $6.7 million for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024. The Company recognizes income tax liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740 and adjusts these liabilities when its judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Unrecognized tax benefits did not change significantly during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, and increased by approximately $14.2 million during the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024 due to tax audit adjustments. Over the next twelve months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $5.2 million due to settlements, expiration of statute of limitations, or other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, which is expected to have an immaterial impact on the annual effective tax rate.
11. Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the conduct of its business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies ("ASC 450"), the Company records a reserve for estimated losses when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of possible loss exists and no anticipated loss within the range is more likely than any other anticipated loss, the Company records the accrual at the low end of the range, in accordance with ASC 450. As the Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves, it anticipates that the ultimate outcome of any matter currently pending against the Company will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flows of the Company. However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.
12. Segment Reporting
In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"), the Company has identified two operating segments (American Eagle brand and Aerie brand) that also represent our reportable segments and reflect the CODM’s internal view of analyzing results and allocating resources. Additionally, our Todd Snyder brand, Unsubscribed brand, and Quiet Platforms have been identified as separate operating segments; however, as they do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate disclosure, they are presented under the "Other" caption, as permitted by ASC 280.
Unallocated corporate expenses are comprised of general and administrative costs that management does not attribute to any of our operating segments. These costs primarily relate to corporate administration, information and technology resources, finance and human resources functional and organizational costs, depreciation and amortization of corporate assets, and other general and administrative expenses resulting from corporate-level activities and projects.
Our CEO analyzes segment results and allocates resources between segments based on the adjusted operating income (loss), or the operating income (loss) in periods where there are no adjustments, of each segment. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure ("non-GAAP" or "adjusted") that is defined by the Company as operating income excluding impairment and restructuring charges. Adjusted operating income (loss) is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate our operating performance, when reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP consolidated financial statements and provides a higher degree of transparency.
Reportable segment information is presented in the following tables:
For the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 (In thousands)
American Eagle
Aerie
Other
Intersegment Elimination
Total
Net Revenue
693,865
359,788
43,970
(8,024
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing costs
455,896
261,927
168,329
82,643
20,168
14,170
Total segment operating income
49,472
1,048
(13,169
37,351
Unallocated corporate expenses
(105,413
Impairment and restructuring charges (1)
(17,119
Total operating (loss)
(Loss) before income taxes
(1) Refer to Note 13, Impairment and Restructuring Charges, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
For the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024 (In thousands)
724,744
372,652
54,984
(8,513
408,388
217,162
160,195
78,909
17,576
15,254
138,585
61,327
(14,848
185,064
(107,228
Total operating income
Income before income taxes
Capital Expenditures
18,933
12,634
17,925
11,741
10,173
2,864
General corporate expenditures
14,575
8,970
Total Capital Expenditures
61,606
36,209
We do not allocate assets to the reportable segment level and therefore our CEO does not use segment asset information to make decisions.
Total net revenue for the American Eagle and Aerie reportable segments in the table above represents revenue attributable to each brand's merchandise, which comprises approximately 97% of total net revenue for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025.
The following table presents summarized geographical information:
Total net revenue:
United States
921,512
952,685
Foreign (1)
168,087
191,182
(1) Amounts represent sales from American Eagle and Aerie international retail stores, e-commerce sales that are billed to and/or shipped to foreign countries and international franchise royalty revenue.
Long-lived assets, net:
2,065,144
1,673,059
Foreign
172,155
154,141
Total long-lived assets, net
2,237,299
1,827,200
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13. Impairment and Restructuring Charges
The following table represents impairment and restructuring charges. All amounts were recorded within impairment and restructuring on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. There were no impairment and restructuring charges recorded for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024.
Long-lived asset impairment charges (1)
15,274
Employee severance (2)
1,845
Total impairment and restructuring charges
The following footnotes relate to impairment and restructuring charges recorded in the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025:
A rollforward of the restructuring liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:
Accrued liability as of February 1, 2025
7,650
Add: Costs incurred, excluding non-cash charges
Less: Cash payments and adjustments
(3,968
Accrued liability as of May 3, 2025
5,527
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (this "MD&A") is intended to help the reader understand the Company, our operations and our present business environment. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to — and should be read in conjunction with — our MD&A for Fiscal 2024, which can be found in Part II, Item 7 of our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K.
In addition, the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction with these statements and notes thereto.
Introduction
This MD&A is organized as follows:
Recent accounting pronouncements the Company has adopted or is currently evaluating prior to adoption, including the dates of adoption or expected dates of adoption, as applicable, and anticipated effects on the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements, are included in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Executive Overview
We are a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under our American Eagle® and Aerie® brands.
We have two reportable segments, American Eagle and Aerie. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (defined as our CEO) analyzes segment results and allocates resources based on adjusted operating income (loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Note 12, Segment Reporting, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.
Key Performance Indicators
Our management evaluates the following items, which are considered key performance indicators, in assessing our performance:
Comparable Sales — Comparable sales and comparable sales changes provide a measure of sales growth for stores and channels open at least one year over the comparable prior year period. In fiscal years following those with 53 weeks, the prior year period is shifted by one week to compare similar calendar weeks. A store is included in comparable sales in the 13th month of operation. However, stores that have a gross square footage change of 25% or greater due to a remodel are removed from the comparable sales base but are included in total sales. These stores are returned to the comparable sales base in the 13th month following the remodel. Sales from American Eagle, Aerie, Todd Snyder, and Unsubscribed stores, as well as sales from AEO Direct and other digital channels, are included in total comparable sales. Sales from licensed stores are not included in comparable sales. Individual American Eagle and Aerie brand comparable sales disclosures include sales from stores and AEO Direct.
Omni-Channel Sales Performance – Our management utilizes the following quality of sales metrics in evaluating our omni-channel sales performance: comparable sales, average unit retail price, total transactions, units per transaction, and consolidated comparable traffic. We include these metrics in our discussion within this MD&A when we believe that they enhance the understanding of the matter being discussed. Investors may find them useful as such. Each of these metrics is defined as follows (except comparable sales, which is defined separately above):
Gross Profit — Gross profit measures whether we are optimizing the profitability of our sales. Gross profit is the difference between total net revenue and cost of sales. Cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, including design, sourcing, importing, and inbound freight costs, as well as markdowns, shrinkage and certain promotional costs, Quiet Platforms costs to service its customers and buying, occupancy and warehousing costs and services. Design costs consist of compensation, rent, depreciation, travel, supplies, and samples.
Buying, occupancy and warehousing costs and services consist of compensation, employee benefit expenses and travel for our buyers and certain senior merchandising executives; rent and utilities related to our stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and other office space; freight from our distribution centers to the stores; compensation and supplies for our distribution centers, including purchasing, receiving and inspection costs; and shipping and handling costs related to our e-commerce operations.
The inability to obtain acceptable levels of sales, initial markups or any significant increase in our use of markdowns could have an adverse effect on our gross consolidated profit and results of operations.
Operating Income — Our management views operating income as a key indicator of our performance. The key drivers of operating income are net revenue, gross profit, our ability to control selling. general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses, and our level of capital expenditures.
Cash Flow and Liquidity — Our management evaluates cash flow from operations and investing and financing activities in determining the sufficiency of our cash position and capital allocation strategies. Cash flow has historically been sufficient to cover our uses of cash. Our management believes that cash flow and liquidity will be sufficient to fund anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next twelve months and beyond.
Current Trends and Outlook
Macroeconomic Conditions
During Fiscal 2024 and the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, our results were negatively impacted by macro-economic challenges and global inflationary pressures impacting consumer spending behavior, which constrained revenue and increased margin pressure to clear through excess spring and summer inventory. For further information about the risks associated with global economic conditions and the effect of economic pressures on our business, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K.
Omni-Channel Capabilities
Over the past several years, we have invested in building our technologies and digital capabilities. We focused our investments in three key areas: making significant advances in mobile technology, investing in digital marketing and improving the digital customer experience.
Results of Operations
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Overview
The first quarter was a challenging period for our business. While the broader macro environment and cold spring weather presented challenges, merchandising strategies did not drive the results we anticipated, leading to higher promotions and excess inventory. As a result, the operating loss reflects an inventory charge of $75 million related to a write-down of spring and summer merchandise, as well as higher than planned promotional activity in the quarter.
Compared to the first 13 weeks of Fiscal 2024:
Diluted loss per share decreased to ($0.36) for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 compared to earnings per share of $0.34 for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024.
The following table shows the percentage relationship to total net revenue of the listed line items included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
(Percentage of revenue)
100.0
Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehouse expenses
70.4
59.4
29.6
40.6
31.1
29.2
1.6
0.0
4.7
4.6
Operating (loss) income(1)
(7.8
6.8
(0.0
(0.3
(0.1
7.2
(1.8
1.3
Net (loss) income(1)
(6.0
5.9
(1) Refer to "Non-GAAP Information" below for non-GAAP or adjusted financial measures.
The following table shows our consolidated store data for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
Number of stores:
Beginning of period
1,172
1,182
Opened
Closed
(2
(13
End of period
1,176
1,173
Total gross square feet at end of period (in '000)
7,232
7,221
International licensed retail stores at end of period (1)
363
315
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As of May 3, 2025, we operated 828 American Eagle retail stores, consisting of 182 Aerie side-by-side locations, five locations with AE brand, Aerie brand and OFFLINE™ connected as one store, and six OFFLINE™ side-by-side locations, 321 Aerie stand-alone stores (including 42 OFFLINE™ stand-alone stores and 40 OFFLINE™ side-by-side locations), and AEO Direct. Additionally, there were 20 Todd Snyder stand-alone locations and seven Unsubscribed locations.
Comparison of the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 to the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024
Total Net Revenue
Total net revenue decreased 5% for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 to $1.090 billion, compared to $1.144 billion last year. This included a one point headwind from adverse currency and another point from moving our Hong Kong operations to a license model in Fiscal 2024. Digital revenue decreased 2%, and store revenue decreased 6%. Total comparable sales decreased by 3%, compared to a 7% increase last year. Traffic was up across brands and channels, with declines in average unit retail price and conversion.
Increase/(Decrease)
(Percentage)
$693,865
63.7
$724,744
63.4
$(30,879)
(4)
33.0
32.6
(12,864)
(3)
4.0
4.8
(11,014)
(20)
Intersegment Eliminations
(8,024)
(0.7)
(8,513)
489
(6)
$1,089,599
$1,143,867
$(54,268)
(5)
American Eagle. The decrease in net revenue was driven by lower average unit retail price. American Eagle comparable sales decreased 2%.
Aerie. The decrease in net revenue was driven by decreased transactions across channels. Aerie comparable sales decreased 4%.
Other. The decrease in net revenue was primarily attributable to $6 million of lower revenue from Todd Snyder, and $5 million of lower revenue from Quiet Platforms due to our change in strategy for this business.
Gross Profit
(141,818
(31
Gross Margin
-1100 basis points
The 31% decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by a decrease of $66 million in merchandise margin due to lower sales and increased promotional activity, as well as a $75 million inventory charge related to a write-down of spring and summer merchandise.
During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, $7.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively of share-based payment expense were included in gross profit, representing both time and performance-based awards.
Our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other retailers, as some retailers include all costs related to their distribution network as well as design costs in cost of sales and others may exclude a portion of these costs from cost of sales, including them in a line item such as SG&A expenses. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for a description of our accounting policy regarding cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses.
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5,293
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue
-190 basis points
The increase in expense was primarily driven by a $7 million increase in advertising year-over-year, with a partial offset from lower compensation.
There was $13.6 million and $14.0 million of share-based payment expense included in SG&A expenses for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, respectively, comprised of both time and performance-based awards.
Impairment and Restructuring
100
Impairment and restructuring charges as a percentage of net revenue
-160 basis points
During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, we recorded $17.1 million of impairment and restructuring. We recorded $10.4 million of impairment related to ROU assets, $4.9 million related to fixed assets, and $1.8 million of employee severance.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
2,592
(1,084
(7
17,359
20,080
(2,721
(14
Total depreciation and amortization expense
(1,213
Total depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of net revenue
-10 basis points
Operating (Loss) Income
Operating income
$49,472
4.5
$138,585
12.1
$(89,113)
(64)
0.1
5.4
(60,279)
(98)
(13,169)
(1.2)
(14,848)
(1.3)
1,679
(11)
General corporate expenses
(105,413)
(107,228)
1,815
(17,119)
Total Operating (Loss) Income
$(85,181)
(7.8)
$77,836
$(163,017)
(209)
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The decrease in operating (loss) income was primarily driven by lower gross profit, and an increase in impairment and restructuring charges, all of which are explained in detail above.
American Eagle. The decrease was primarily the result of a $78 million decrease in gross profit driven by decreased merchandise margin on the $31 million, or 4%, decline in total net revenue, and increased promotional activity, as well as a $31 million inventory write-down of spring and summer merchandise. SG&A expenses and depreciation and amortization also increased a combined $11 million year-over-year.
Aerie. The decrease was primarily the result of a $58 million decrease in gross profit driven by decreased merchandise margin on the $13 million, or 3%, decline in total net revenue and increased promotional activity, as well as a $44 million inventory write-down of spring and summer merchandise.
Interest (Income), net
(3,220
94
Interest (income), net as a percentage of net revenue
-30 basis points
The decrease in interest (income), net is primarily related to $3 million less interest income on deposits year-over-year.
Other (Income), net
$(351)
$(1,396)
$(1,045)
(75)
Other (income), net as a percentage of net revenue
(0.0)
(0.1)
(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes
(34,631
(232
(Benefit) provision for incomes taxes as a percentage of net revenue
-310 basis points
Effective tax rate
23.3
18.0
The (benefit) provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for discrete quarterly events. The effective income tax rate for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 was 23.3% compared to 18.0% for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024. The change in the effective tax rate, as compared to the prior period, is primarily due to share-based payments and tax audit adjustments.
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Net (Loss) Income
(132,651
(196
Net (loss) income as a percentage of net revenue
-1090 basis points
Net loss per diluted share of ($0.36) decreased for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.34, for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024. The decrease in net income was attributable to the factors noted above.
Non-GAAP Information
The results of operations section above includes operating income and net income per diluted share presented on an adjusted or non-GAAP basis, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate our operating performance when reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements and provides a higher degree of transparency. These amounts are not determined in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, should not be used exclusively in evaluating our business and operations. The table below reconciles the GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating Loss
Benefit for Income Taxes
Net Loss
Earnings per Diluted Share
GAAP Basis
% of Revenue
Add: Impairment and restructuring charges (1)
13,131
0.07
Tax effect of the above (2)
3,988
Non-GAAP Basis
(68,062
(15,724
(51,768
(0.29
(6.2
(4.8
(1) Refer to Note 13, Impairment and Restructuring Charges, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.
(2) The tax effect of excluded items is the difference between the tax benefit calculated on a GAAP basis and on a non-GAAP basis.
International Operations
We have agreements with multiple third-party operators to expand our brands internationally. Our international licensing partners acquire the right to sell, promote, market, and/or distribute various categories of our products in a given geographic area and to source products from us. International licensees' rights include the right to own and operate retail stores and may include rights to sell in wholesale markets, shop-in-shop concessions and operate online marketplace businesses. As of May 3, 2025, our international licensing partners operated in 363 licensed retail stores and concessions, as well as wholesale markets, online brand sites, and online marketplaces in approximately 30 countries.
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As of May 3, 2025, we had 100 and 90 Company-owned stores in Canada and Mexico, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our uses of cash have historically been for working capital, the construction of new stores and remodeling of existing stores, information technology and e-commerce upgrades and investments, distribution center improvements and expansion, and the return of value to stockholders through the repurchase of common stock and the payment of dividends. Additionally, our uses of cash have included the development of the Aerie brand, investments in technology and omni-channel capabilities, and our international expansion efforts.
Historically, our uses of cash have been funded with cash flow from operations and existing cash on hand. We also maintain an asset-based revolving credit facility that allows us to borrow up to $700 million, which will expire in June 2027. As of May 3, 2025, the Company had $110.0 million in borrowings under the Credit Facility. Refer to Note 8, Long-Term Debt, Net, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information regarding our long-term debt.
As of May 3, 2025, we had approximately $87.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. We expect to be able to fund our future cash requirements through current cash holdings and available liquidity.
The following sets forth certain measures of our liquidity:
May 3,2025
Working Capital (in thousands)
300,367
Current Ratio
1.38
The following table sets forth net cash flows in operating, investing, and financing activities for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
Total cash (used for) provided by:
Operating activities
(16,561
Investing activities
(71,054
Financing activities
(79,920
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(167,533
Cash Flows (Used For) Operating Activities
Our major source of cash from operations for both periods was merchandise sales and our primary outflow of cash from operations was for the payment of operational costs.
Cash Flows (Used for) Provided by Investing Activities
Investing activities for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 primarily consisted of capital expenditures of $61.6 million, partially offset by the sale of available-for-sale investments of $50.0 million.
Investing activities for the 13 weeks ended April May 4, 2024 primarily consisted of the sales of available-for-sale investments of $100.0 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $36.2 million.
Cash Flows (Used for) Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 consisted primarily of $201.5 million, including excise taxes, used to repurchase the Company's common stock under the ASR Agreement (as defined below), $31.3 million, including commissions and excise taxes, used for the repurchase of common stock under our publicly announced program, and $21.7 million for cash dividends paid at a quarterly rate of $0.125 per share.
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Cash used for financing activities for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024 consisted primarily of $34.9 million used for the repurchase of common stock under our publicly announced programs, and $24.6 million for cash dividends paid at a quarterly rate of $0.125 per share.
In June 2022, we entered into an amended and restated Credit Agreement, which provides senior secured asset-based revolving credit for loans and letters of credit up to $700 million, subject to customary borrowing base limitations. The Credit Facility expires on June 24, 2027.
As of May 3, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had borrowings of $110.0 million and $12.0 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit. As of May 4, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and had no borrowings and $12.0 million outstanding in stand-by letters of credit.
Capital Expenditures for Property and Equipment
For the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, capital expenditures totaled $61.6 million. See below for a breakdown of expenditures:
Store, fixture, and visual investments
28,466
20,532
7,934
Information technology initiatives
11,998
12,978
(980
(8
Supply chain infrastructure
11,427
2,116
9,311
440
Other home office projects
9,715
583
9,132
1566
25,397
70
For Fiscal 2025, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $275 million related to the continued support of our expansion efforts, stores, information technology upgrades to support growth and investments in e-commerce, as well as to support and enhance our supply chain. We expect to be able to fund our capital expenditures through current available liquidity and cash generated from operations.
See below for a breakdown for stores remodeled and new stores opened in the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024:
New Stores
Remodels
American Eagle (1)
1
Aerie (2)
Todd Snyder
Unsubscribed
Total stores
(1) American Eagle includes AE stand-alone stores, Aerie side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location, AE, Aerie, and OFFLINE locations connected as one store, and OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an AE brand location
(2) Aerie includes Aerie stand-alone, OFFLINE stand-alone, and OFFLINE side-by-side stores connected to an Aerie brand location
Share Repurchases
On March 11, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized 50 million additional shares for repurchase as part of its existing share repurchase program, which was previously announced in February 2024.
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Including this additional authorization, as of May 3, 2025, the Company had a total of 54.0 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase through February 3, 2029.
On March 14, 2025, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the "ASR Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to repurchase an aggregate of $200 million of the Company’s common stock.
Pursuant to the terms of the ASR Agreement, on March 17, 2025, the Company made an aggregate payment of $200 million to Bank of America and received an aggregate initial delivery of approximately 14.5 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 80% of the total shares that are expected to be repurchased under the ASR agreement. The exact number of shares the Company ultimately will repurchase under the ASR Agreement will be based generally on the average of the daily volume-weighted average price per share of the common stock during the repurchase period, less a discount and subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms and conditions of the ASR Agreement. At settlement, under certain circumstances, Bank of America may be required to deliver additional shares of common stock to the Company, or under certain circumstances, the Company may be required either to deliver shares of common stock or to make a cash payment to Bank of America. Final settlement of the transactions under the ASR Agreement is expected to occur by the end of the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.
During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, we repurchased approximately 0.7 million and 0.5 million shares, respectively, from certain employees at market prices totaling $7.9 million and $13.2 million, respectively. These shares were repurchased for the payment of taxes, in connection with the vesting of share-based payments, as permitted under our equity incentive plans.
The aforementioned repurchased shares have been recorded as treasury stock.
Dividends
During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share on March 13, 2025, which was paid on April 25, 2025.
The Company maintains the right to defer the record and payment dates of any declared dividends, depending upon, among other factors, business performance and the macroeconomic environment. The payment of future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in United States taxation, and other relevant factors.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended February 1, 2025 contained in our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K. Any new accounting policies or updates to existing accounting policies as a result of new accounting pronouncements have been discussed in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report. The application of our critical accounting policies and estimates may require our management to make judgments and estimates about the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our management uses historical experience and all available information to make these estimates and judgments, and different amounts could be reported using different assumptions and estimates.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are primarily exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our Canadian and Mexican operations where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, respectively. The impact of all other foreign currencies is currently immaterial to our consolidated financial results. An unrealized gain of $14 million is included in accumulated other comprehensive income during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. Our market risk profile as of February 1, 2025 is disclosed in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K, and was unchanged as of May 3, 2025.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the management of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Management"), including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, Management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report, as of May 3, 2025, the Company performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in the timely and accurate recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting of material financial and non-financial information within the time periods specified within the SEC’s rules and forms. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer also concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our Management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are involved, from time to time, in actions associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving consumer privacy, trademark and other intellectual property, licensing, importation of products, taxation, and employee relations. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, we believe that the resolution of currently pending matters will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact that are not in accord with management's evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims. Consistent with SEC Regulation S-K Item 103, we have elected to disclose those environmental proceedings with a governmental entity as a party where the company reasonably believes such proceeding would result in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of $1.0 million or more. Applying this threshold, there are no environmental matters to disclose for this period.
Refer to Note 11, Legal Proceedings, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed within Part I, Item 1A of our Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to our risk factors as disclosed in the Fiscal 2024 Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information regarding our repurchases of our common stock during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025:
Total Number of
Maximum Number of
Number of
Average
Shares Purchased as
Shares that May
Price Paid
Part of Publicly
Yet Be Purchased
Period
Purchased
Per Share
Announced Programs
Under the Program
(1)
(2)
(1) (3)
Month #1 (February 2, 2025 through March 1, 2025)
2,206,230
15.35
2,000,000
18,500,000
Month #2 (March 2, 2025 through April 5, 2025)
14,788,376
13.77
14,466,546
54,033,453
Month #3 (April 6, 2025 through May 3, 2025)
126,081
10.92
17,120,687
13.96
16,466,546
ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION
(c) Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act) adopted, modified or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 105b-1 trading arrangement" (as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 10.1
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement, dated March 14, 2025, by and between American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 17, 2025 (SEC File No. 001-33338))
* Exhibit 31.1
Certification by Jay L. Schottenstein pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
* Exhibit 31.2
Certification by Michael A. Mathias pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
** Exhibit 32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
** Exhibit 32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
* Exhibit 101
The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 3, 2025, formatted as inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language ("XBRL"): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 3, 2025, February 1, 2025, and May 4, 2024 (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, and (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024.
* Exhibit 104
The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 3, 2025, formatted in inline XBRL
^ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* Filed with this report.
** Furnished with this report.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 5, 2025
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Jay L. Schottenstein
Jay L. Schottenstein
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Michael A. Mathias
Michael A. Mathias
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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