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American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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Even as May&#8217;s inflation print was better-than-expected, it snapped a four-month falling streak and rose slightly, hinting that firms absorbed some tariff-induced price hikes.
What Happened: &#8220;Surprisingly, new and used vehicle prices declined in May, despite many expecting an increase in prices from tariffs,&#8221; said the chief economist at LPL Financial, Jeffrey Roach.
According to him, prices for apparel and autos, &#8220;both highly sensitive to trade conditions, declined in May.&#8221; Apparel prices also declined in April, indicating that these companies likely &#8220;absorbed tariff costs.&#8221;
&#8220;But don't expect that to continue,&#8221; he added.
Comerica Wealth Management&#8217;s CIO, Eric Teal, reiterated Roach&#8217;s point and explained that tariffs have not yet shown up in consumer prices. &#8220;But a lot depends on the absorption rate of U.S. companies and foreign suppliers.&#8221;
Teal believed that the majority of the tariffs would eventually get passed to the consumer, &#8220;but companies are cautious at this juncture about passing along the price increase.&#8221;
Similarly, the chief economist at Comerica Bank, Bill Adams, said, &#8220;CPI cool in May, but price increases are still likely to accelerate in the second half of the year.&#8221;
Here&#8217;s how automotive and apparel companies have performed in 2025 under the tariff pressures and fear of price increases.
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<td>Automobile Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-13.93%</td>
<td>84.12%</td>
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<td>Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>)</td>
<td>-5.44%</td>
<td>-11.20%</td>
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<tr>
<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>-2.92%</td>
<td>2.07%</td>
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<td>Honda Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>)</td>
<td>2.50%</td>
<td>-10.91%</td>
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<td>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)</td>
<td>10.47%</td>
<td>-11.75%</td>
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<td>Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>22.40%</td>
<td>54.98%</td>
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<td>Apparel Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>)</td>
<td>21.80%</td>
<td>58.49%</td>
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<td>Citi Trends Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>)</td>
<td>28.29%</td>
<td>51.16%</td>
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<td>Stitch Fix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>)</td>
<td>-1.95%</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
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<td>Carter&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>)</td>
<td>-40.07%</td>
<td>-50.35%</td>
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<td>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>)</td>
<td>-40.98%</td>
<td>-51.67%</td>
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<td>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</td>
<td>-14.33%</td>
<td>-32.63%</td>
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<td>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</td>
<td>-7.00%</td>
<td>-16.00%</td>
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<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</td>
<td>-32.24%</td>
<td>-18.57%</td>
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Why It Matters: Contrary to the aforementioned views, the CIO at Northlight Asset Management, Chris Zaccarelli, believed that lower-than-expected numbers across the board and a trade deal with China that was agreed to in London would help &#8220;the narrative around tariff-induced inflation should subside.&#8221;
However, &#8220;we are still cautious, but many of the risks that were present in early April appear to be receding at this time,&#8221; Zaccarelli added.
On the other hand, Jamie Cox also believed that the disinflation trend should be intact in the coming months. &#8220;Shelter and energy are going to keep the disinflation trend intact &#8211; prices are moving down in two of the largest categories, so investors should expect further declines in inflation in the coming months,&#8221; he said.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.29% at $601.36, while the QQQ declined 0.34% to $532.41, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell on Thursday.
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Automotive And Apparel Companies 'Absorbed Tariff Costs' Amid Better Than Expected May CPI Print: 'But Don't Expect That To Continue,' Says Expert

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) plunged 20.79% during the pre-market trading session on Friday, as it cut its full-year earnings forecast amid an unpredictable macroeconomic environment.
What Happened:&nbsp;The athletic apparel company&#8217;s Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45803189/lululemon-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-in-line-shares-tumble-on-weaker-earnings-forecast">earnings</a>, released on Thursday, exceeded analysts&#8217; expectations. However, the company has adjusted its full-year earnings forecast due to a &#8220;dynamic macroenvironment.&#8221; The company is dealing with tariffs and a potential deceleration in the U.S. economy. 
CEO&nbsp;Calvin McDonald&nbsp;acknowledged the challenges posed by tariffs and concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. Despite these challenges, McDonald expressed the company&#8217;s intention to capitalize on its&nbsp;strong financial position and competitive&nbsp;advantages.
McDonald also noted that U.S. consumer behavior is cautious and deliberate, expressing his dissatisfaction with the U.S. growth. The company&#8217;s CFO,&nbsp;Meghan Frank, disclosed plans to introduce &#8220;strategic price increases, examining each item across our range,&#8221; to counterbalance the effects of tariffs. She emphasized that these hikes would be applicable to a minor fraction of their products and would be &#8220;modest in nature.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s shares fell by 5% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
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Why It Matters: Lululemon's report follows a wave of retailers cutting or withdrawing their guidance amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Companies like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) and Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) lowered their profit forecasts, while others, such as American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), scrapped their full-year outlook entirely.
On the earnings call, Frank said Lululemon's outlook factors in a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and a 10% tariff on goods from other sourcing countries. In 2024, the company sourced most of its products from Vietnam (40%), followed by Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Lululemon outsources all manufacturing and fabric supply to external vendors. 
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Investors will be closely monitoring Lululemon&#8217;s strategies to navigate these challenges and sustain its growth momentum in the face of economic uncertainties.
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Lululemon Stock Crashes Nearly 21% In Friday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Morgan Stanley analyst Adrienne Yih maintains American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $11 to $10.

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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Friday.
Shares of Elastic N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESTC/earnings">fourth-quarter results.</a>
Elastic posted adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, beating market estimates of 37 cents per share. The company's sales came in at $388.43 million versus expectations of $380.36 million.
Elastic said it sees first-quarter adjusted EPS of 41 to 43 cents on sales of $396.00 million to $398.00 million.
Elastic shares dipped 9.7% to $83.23 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) dipped 13.7% to $24.10 in pre-market trading after the company reported first-quarter financial results and warned tariffs could result in a gross estimated incremental cost of approximately $250 million to $300 million.</li>
<li>The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>) declined 10% to $72.00 in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) shares fell 8.8% to $552.00 in pre-market trading after the company and Sanofi said the AERIFY-1 study met its primary endpoint but the AERIFY-2 study did not.</li>
<li>Newsmax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMAX#NYSE">NMAX</a>) fell 8.2% to $20.49 in pre-market trading. Newsmax filed for resale of up to 121 million shares of Class B common stock by selling stockholder.</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) declined 7.4% to $40.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) fell 7.2% to $10.38 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Venu Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VENU#NASDAQ">VENU</a>) dipped 6.1% to $12.10 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Thursday. Venu Holding recently announced it will join the Russell 3000 Index.</li>
<li>NetApp, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) dipped 5.2% to $94.00 in pre-market trading after the company issued soft first-quarter guidance.</li>
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Across the recent three months, 15 analysts have shared their insights on American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $13.2, along with a high estimate of $28.00 and a low estimate of $9.00. Highlighting a 21.43% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $16.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748606471_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive American Eagle Outfitters is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Nardone</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Eagle Outfitters. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of American Eagle Outfitters compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into American Eagle Outfitters's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About American Eagle Outfitters</h2>
American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into American Eagle Outfitters's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining American Eagle Outfitters's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 January, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.42% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: American Eagle Outfitters's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 6.5%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Eagle Outfitters's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.94%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.76%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.82.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On American Eagle Outfitters Through 15 Analysts

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $12 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on American Eagle Outfitters, Maintains $12 Price Target

U.S. stock futures were flat on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices fell in premarket.
A federal appeals court on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45683326/trump-tariffs-temporarily-preserved-as-appeals-court-pauses-lower-ruling">temporarily reinstated most of the tariffs</a> imposed by President Donald Trump. 
This decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pauses a lower court&#8217;s ruling that had invalidated a significant portion of these tariffs.
The stay will remain in effect, allowing the Trump administration to pursue its appeal of the trade court&#8217;s decision.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.42% and the two-year bond was at 3.94%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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<td>-0.04%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
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<td>-0.09%</td>
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<td>-0.33%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were below the flatline in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.088% at $589.53, while the QQQ declined 0.046% to $519.69, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Across the S&amp;P 500, most sectors closed positively, with utilities, real estate, and health care stocks recording the most significant gains on Thursday. Conversely, communication services stocks went against the broader market trend, ending the session lower.
Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) better-than-expected earnings pushed the technology stocks higher. Meanwhile, Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) shares fell around 7% after the electronics retailer posted downbeat first-quarter results.
Similarly, Caleres Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAL#NYSE">CAL</a>), a footwear company, saw its shares dip 18% after reporting first-quarter financial results that missed adjusted EPS and sales estimates, leading the company to suspend its guidance.
On the economic front, U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 240,000 in the week ending May 24th, exceeding market estimates of 230,000.
Despite this, the U.S. economy showed a slight improvement in its first-quarter contraction, shrinking at an annualized rate of 0.2% compared to the initial estimate of a 0.3% decline.
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<td>0.40%</td>
<td>5,912.17</td>
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<td>0.28%</td>
<td>42,215.73</td>
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<td>2,074.78</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, &#8220;the added wrinkle&#8221; to trade policy introduces more uncertainty about where the effective U.S. tariff rate will ultimately land and likely &#8220;delays the timeline for clarity.&#8221;
However, he added that &#8220;the market hates uncertainty,&#8221; and cited that the trade uncertainty index peaked as the market bottomed last month. &#8220;Importantly, high levels of trade policy uncertainty tend to correlate with high implied volatility, suggesting investors should expect a bumpier path for stocks until there is more clarity on trade,&#8221; he said.
Turnquist believes that &#8220;Higher trade policy uncertainty also tends to coincide with increased implied volatility, so investors should expect elevated turbulence until there is greater clarity on trade.&#8221;
According to Ed Yardeni, the U.S. operates as a federal republic, distinct from a pure democracy where majority rule is absolute. Yardeni explains that the nation&#8217;s constitutional framework, largely conceived by lawyerly Founding Fathers, was deliberately crafted with checks and balances.
This system aims to prevent the concentration of political power and to safeguard the rights of minority parties from potential &#8220;abuses by the majority as well as by those in power.&#8221; He highlights that the design of the three branches of government inherently serves to &#8220;frustrate the ambitions of the powerful on a regular basis.&#8221;
Thus, according to him, a &#8220;gridlock&#8221; situation with Trump&#8217;s tariffs will likely be good for the markets.
&#8220;In other words, gridlock is a feature, rather than a bug, of the American constitutional system. Gridlock has generally been viewed as bullish by stock and bond investors. The companies they invest in tend to do best when the government is the least meddlesome in their businesses,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>April&#8217;s headline and core PCE, personal income, and consumer spending will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>April&#8217;s advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, advanced retail inventories, and advanced wholesale inventories data will be announced by 8:30 a.m. ET, as well.</li>
<li>May&#8217;s Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) will be released at 9:45 a.m., final consumer sentiment data for May will be out by 10:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 4:45 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCVL#NASDAQ">SCVL</a>) jumped 3.04% in premarket on Friday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 30 cents per share on revenue of $281.93 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) was 2.34% higher ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of 20 cents per share on revenue of $71.83 million.</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) advanced 1.65% after it reported $12.1 billion in AI server orders in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, surpassing the entirety of shipments for all of fiscal year 2025, and pushing its backlog to a record $14.4 billion.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) slipped 0.37% despite beating its revenue and EPS estimates as the company's leaders spoke on an earnings call about the challenges and higher tariffs have meant for its business.</li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) dropped 7.16% after posting a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter. It provided second-quarter guidance projecting $40 to $45 million in operating income, with comparable sales expected to decline 3%.</li>
<li>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) plunged 14.49% after it reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance of $15.25 billion to $15.4 billion, but cautioned that if current tariff rates remain, they could result in a gross estimated incremental cost of approximately $250 million to $300 million.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) jumped 6.17% after its earnings crushed estimates as the net income soared 146% in the first quarter.</li>
<li>GATX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GATX#NYSE">GATX</a>) rose 0.70% as it formed a joint venture with Brookfield Infrastructure to acquire Wells Fargo &amp; Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) rail operating lease portfolio, composed of approximately 105,000 railcars.</li>
<li>Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFAI#NASDAQ">FFAI</a>) gained 1.61% after announcing a binding deposit agreement for 600 FX Super One MPVs with New PBB Auto.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.77% to hover around $61.37 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.59% to hover around $3,298.18 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.30% at the 99.5760 level.
Asian markets closed lower on Friday except Australia's ASX 200 index. South Korea's Kospi, China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices declined. European markets were higher in early trade.
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<li>Wall Street expects Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCVL#NASDAQ">SCVL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 30 cents per share on revenue of $281.93 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Shoe Carnival shares gained 6% to $19.54 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) to post a quarterly loss of 20 cents per share on revenue of $71.83 million. The company will release its earnings before the market opens. Canopy Growth shares rose 0.6% to $1.72 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $63.2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $63.19 billion. The membership-based retailer reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.28 per share, beating analyst estimates of $4.13 per share, according to Benzinga Pro. Costco shares slipped 0.4% to $1,004.94 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) posted a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter. American Eagle provided second-quarter guidance projecting $40 to $45 million in operating income, with comparable sales expected to decline 3%. However, the company withheld full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and the need to reassess plans after the weak first quarter. American Eagle shares dipped 7.1% to $10.39 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter. Gap reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance of $15.25 billion to $15.4 billion, in line with the $15.28 billion estimate, but cautioned that if current tariff rates remain, they could result in a gross estimated incremental cost of approximately $250 million to $300 million. Gap shares dipped 14.9% to $23.80 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRGB#NASDAQ">RRGB</a>) stock moved upwards by 54.0% to $4.85 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $86.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>High Roller Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROLR#AMEX">ROLR</a>) shares increased by 13.87% to $3.12. The company's market cap stands at $26.2 million. </li>
<li>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) shares moved upwards by 8.59% to $458.05. The company's market cap stands at $20.6 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>LiveWire Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NYSE">LVWR</a>) shares rose 8.01% to $3.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $631.0 million. </li>
<li>Birks Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#AMEX">BGI</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.95% to $0.98. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.8 million. </li>
<li>Educational Development (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDUC#NASDAQ">EDUC</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.61% to $1.48. The company's market cap stands at $12.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Gap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) stock fell 14.5% to $23.91 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.9 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) stock declined by 7.52% to $10.34. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Color Star Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADD#NASDAQ">ADD</a>) shares declined by 6.64% to $0.93. </li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) shares decreased by 6.61% to $10.02. The company's market cap stands at $338.2 million. </li>
<li>Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTV#NASDAQ">EVTV</a>) stock decreased by 4.93% to $0.19. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.8 million. </li>
<li>Vince Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>) stock decreased by 4.67% to $1.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.0 million. 
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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday in after-hours following the retailer&#8217;s report of weaker-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45680850/aeo-inc-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results"> fiscal 2025. </a>
What To Know: The company posted a net loss of $64.9 million or 36 cents per share, missing analyst expectations of a 23 cents profit. Revenue came in at $1.09 billion, falling short of the $1.24 billion estimate.
The results were potentially driven by a 5% year-over-year revenue decline and a sharp contraction in gross margins, which dropped from 40.6% last year to 29.6% this quarter. The company cited inventory writedowns, higher product costs and deeper markdowns as key factors. Comparable sales declined 3% overall, with Aerie down 4% and the American Eagle brand down 2%.
In response, American Eagle provided second-quarter guidance projecting $40 to $45 million in operating income, with comparable sales expected to decline 3%. However, the company withheld full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and the need to reassess plans after the weak first quarter.
Despite the weak performance, the company is continuing a $200 million accelerated share repurchase program and has slightly reduced its full-year capital expenditure forecast from $300 million to $275 million.
AEO Price Action: American Eagle shares were down 7.78% at $10.31 after-hours Thursday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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American Eagle Outfitters Shares Drop After Posting Disappointing Q1 Results

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) sees Q2 sales of $1.227 billion vs $1.24 billion estimate.

Guidance

American Eagle Outfitters Sees Q2 Sales $1.227B vs $1.24B Est

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American Eagle Outfitters shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.36) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.23 by 256.52 percent. This is a 205.88 percent decrease over earnings of $0.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.10 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.24 billion by 11.21 percent. This is a 3.85 percent decrease over sales of $1.14 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Misses

American Eagle Outfitters Q1 EPS $(0.36) Misses $0.23 Estimate, Sales $1.10B Miss $1.24B Estimate

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• Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• SpartanNash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPTN#NASDAQ">SPTN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $2.86 billion. 
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• American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For May 29, 2025

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-05-29. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate American Eagle Outfitters to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.11.
American Eagle Outfitters bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.03, leading to a 4.1% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at American Eagle Outfitters's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.48</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>0.34</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>-14.000000000000002%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748448098_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters were trading at $11.1 as of May 27. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 50.16%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about American Eagle Outfitters</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on American Eagle Outfitters.
Analysts have provided American Eagle Outfitters with 14 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $13.29, suggesting a potential 19.73% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Victoria's Secret, Buckle and Foot Locker, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Victoria's Secret, with an average 1-year price target of $24.18, suggesting a potential 117.84% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Buckle, with an average 1-year price target of $41.0, suggesting a potential 269.37% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Foot Locker, with an average 1-year price target of $19.95, suggesting a potential 79.73% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Victoria's Secret, Buckle and Foot Locker, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>American Eagle Outfitters</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-4.42%</td>
<td>$599.17M</td>
<td>5.94%</td>
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<td>Victoria's Secret</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>1.10%</td>
<td>$813M</td>
<td>36.11%</td>
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<td>Buckle</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-28.24%</td>
<td>$199.49M</td>
<td>8.10%</td>
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<td>Foot Locker</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.70%</td>
<td>$668M</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
American Eagle Outfitters ranks in the middle among peers for Consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it ranks in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind American Eagle Outfitters</h3>
American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>American Eagle Outfitters's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining American Eagle Outfitters's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 January, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.42% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: American Eagle Outfitters's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 6.5%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.94%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Eagle Outfitters's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.76% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.82.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO/earnings">To track all earnings releases for American Eagle Outfitters visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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A Look Ahead: American Eagle Outfitters's Earnings Forecast

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
<td>65.7K</td>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<td>AEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>611</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>646</td>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$133.6K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>224</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>48</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 128 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 24675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65724 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 1725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 57 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2040 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 239 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 6786 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 302 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 127 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $133.6K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 5798 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 603 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $1105.0 per contract. There were 2953 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. stocks extended their rally for a fifth consecutive day on Friday, buoyed by easing trade tensions and softer-than-expected April inflation data. The S&amp;P 500 returned to positive territory for the year, while the dollar rebounded amid rising Treasury yields. However, consumer sentiment slumped to 2020 levels, with one-year inflation expectations jumping to 7.3%, significantly above forecasts.
Despite the market's upward momentum, concerns about inflation persist. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to 50.8, reflecting heightened inflation fears. Gold prices fell 1.8% due to stronger yields and dollar strength, while Bitcoin recovered to over $104,500.
Looking ahead, investors are closely monitoring upcoming U.S.-China trade talks and potential adjustments to existing tariffs. The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates remains a focal point, especially as real borrowing costs rise, tightening broader financial conditions. Additionally, corporate earnings reports and economic indicators will continue to influence market dynamics in the coming weeks.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45455588/virgin-galactic-stock-rockets-higher-on-q1-earnings-beat">"Virgin Galactic Stock Rockets Higher On Q1 Earnings Beat"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>) shares surged after the company beat Q1 expectations with $461,000 in revenue and a $2.38 per-share loss, while reaffirming plans to launch Delta-class payload flights in summer 2026 and private astronaut missions that fall.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45378734/duolingos-89-bull-run-since-march-earnings-ai-and-a-whole-lot-of-green-candles">"Duolingo's 89% bull run since March: Earnings, AI and a whole lot of green candles"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Duolingo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) shares have surged 89% since March, driven by a Q1 earnings beat, rapid AI-driven course expansion, and significant user growth, with the company now targeting a $220 billion total addressable market.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45443360/archer-aviation-stock-has-strong-momentum-whats-driving-the-action">"Archer Aviation stock has strong momentum: What's driving the action?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) shares surged over 35% in a week, nearing 52-week highs, after announcing an exclusive partnership as the official air taxi provider for the LA28 Olympic Games and Team USA.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/05/45424475/foot-locker-stock-soars-on-potential-dicks-sporting-goods-deal-report">Foot Locker Stock Soars On Potential Dick's Sporting Goods Deal: Report</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45414265/nvidia-climbs-on-saudi-ai-investments-analyst-estimates-15-billion-to-20-billion-in-revenue">Nvidia Climbs On Saudi AI Investments: Analyst Estimates $15 Billion To $20 Billion In Revenue</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45406701/super-micro-computer-stock-is-surging-again-whats-going-on">Super Micro Computer Stock Is Surging Again: What's Going On?</a>

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45437447/alibaba-stock-slides-5-after-revenue-miss-cloud-spend-hits-free-cash-flow">"Alibaba stock slides 5% after revenue miss, cloud spend hits free cash flow"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares fell after the company reported Q4 revenue of $32.58 billion—missing estimates—and a 76% drop in free cash flow due to increased cloud infrastructure investments, despite adjusted earnings per ADS of $1.73 beating expectations.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45454257/doximity-stock-dives-on-q4-earnings-as-guidance-comes-in-below-estimates">"Doximity stock dives on Q4 earnings as guidance comes in below estimates"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Doximity Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCS#NYSE">DOCS</a>) shares fell over 24% after the company beat Q4 expectations with $138.3 million in revenue and $0.38 EPS but issued fiscal 2026 guidance below analyst estimates, citing macroeconomic and policy uncertainties impacting pharmaceutical advertising.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45443786/workhorse-stock-slides-after-q1-miss-plans-to-cut-workforce-to-curb-cash-burn">"Workhorse stock slides after Q1 miss, plans to cut workforce to curb cash burn"</a>, by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, reports that Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>) shares dropped after the company reported a wider-than-expected Q1 loss and announced plans to reduce its workforce and monthly cash burn to $2.8 million by year-end.

For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45394173/american-eagle-shares-dive-after-retailer-warns-of-weak-q1-results-withdraws-fy25-guidance-we-are-clearly-disappointed-with-our-execution">American Eagle Shares Dive After Retailer Warns Of Weak Q1 Results, Withdraws FY25 Guidance: ‘We Are Clearly Disappointed With Our Execution'</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45453681/applied-materials-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-solid-guidance-no-significant-changes-to-customer-demand">Applied Materials Q2 Earnings: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat, Solid Guidance — No ‘Significant Changes' To Customer Demand</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45456686/kulr-technology-group-stock-tumbles-on-q1-earnings-company-plans-to-turbocharge-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy">KULR Technology Group Stock Tumbles On Q1 Earnings, Company Plans To ‘Turbocharge' Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy</a>

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JP Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss reiterated the Neutral rating on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast from $10 to $9.</a>
American Eagle shares fell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45414387/american-eagle-stock-is-sliding-today-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">nearly 15% in after-hours trading Tuesday</a>. The company reported preliminary first-quarter results that revealed disappointing sales and a significant inventory write-down.
The retailer said it expects first-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion, a 5% decline from the prior year.
According to Boss, American Eagle Outfitters is positioned to achieve long-term growth across both the AE and Aerie brands, with expected consolidated revenue growth of 3% to 5% and potential operating margin expansion driven by fixed cost leverage.
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However, the analyst cautions that recent softening in sales and unpredictable consumer behavior over the past six months could lead to uneven performance and pose execution risks.
Boss also highlights markdowns as a possible concern if demand volatility persists.
The analyst points out that for the first quarter, they are modeling a 1.0% year-over-year increase in SG&amp;A expenses, slightly above management's prior guidance for flat growth.
Boss attributes this minor difference to timing shifts in advertising investments, which appear to have caused a temporary uptick in spending compared to the company's flat expense plan.
The analyst revised the FY25 forecast downward, now expecting a 3.1% year-over-year revenue decline, compared to their earlier estimate of a 2.4% drop.
This reflects a low-single-digit percentage decline in revenue during the second half of FY25, as opposed to the analyst&#8217;s previous assumption of flat growth.
Additionally, Boss adjusted the FY25 gross margin estimate to 36.0%, down 320 basis points from the prior 38.1% forecast, while maintaining the same tariff impact assumption based on management's earlier $5–10 million guidance from March 12.
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American Eagle Slumps After Weak Q1 Preview, Analyst Cuts Forecasts On Demand Concerns

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) issued a profit warning and withdrew its full-year 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO/earnings">guidance on Tuesday</a>.
The retailer said it expects first-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion, a 5% decline from the prior year. Comparable sales are projected to be down around 3%, with the American Eagle brand down 2% and the Aerie brand down 4%. The company said it anticipates an operating loss of approximately $85 million, or $68 million on an adjusted basis.
American Eagle withdrew its full-year guidance due to broader macroeconomic uncertainty. While American Eagle said it entered the second quarter with better inventory positioning, the company is still actively reviewing its forward strategy and product performance.
American Eagle shares fell 4.8% to trade at $12.11 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on American Eagle following the announcement.
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<li>BMO Capital analyst Simeon Siegel maintained American Eagle Outfitters with a Market Perform and lowered the price target from $15 to $11.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained the stock with a Neutral and cut the price target from $10 to $9.</li>
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