American Eagle Outfitters Stock (NYSE: AEO)

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) Stock

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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More consumers are trading down, and a noticeable shift toward off-price and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-spending">discount retailers is emerging</a>.
What Happened: According to J.P. Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss, retail fundamentals in the first-quarter are tracking close to expectations with signs of stronger momentum in late April due to the timing of Easter.
Apparel and footwear spending remained solid, boosted by affluent consumers and stable lower-income budgets, he says. Most retailers, however, are adopting a four-part strategy to offset new tariffs: renegotiating with suppliers, shifting sourcing, improving cost structures, and applying selective price hikes. 
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Here are some key takeaways from his April 14 report: 
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<li>Store expansion remains a key revenue driver for companies like Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>).</li>
<li>Global brands such as Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) are reporting healthy order books and improving visibility.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of PVH and lowered the price forecast from $91.00 to $87.00.</li>
<li>PVH is seeing macro-driven headwinds in North America and China, with North America DTC revenues down mid-single digits and China down mid-teens in February, partially stabilizing in March. Tariff exposure poses risk, with a potential EPS hit of $4.85.</li>
<li>Specialty retailers like Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) and Urban Outfitters Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) benefit from product diversification and operational gains.</li>
<li>Cruise lines stay relatively insulated, seeing no major booking declines despite recent market volatility.</li>
<li>Brands with the highest exposure to China include American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>, )) and Boot Barn; Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), and VF Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) remain less affected.</li>
<li>Burlington shares have an Overweight rating and a lowered price forecast from $336 to $287. The company saw strong fourth-quarter performance led by lower-income shoppers, with solid comps across all income levels due to value-seeking behavior.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Buy Overweight on the shares of Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a price forecast of $161.00. The company expects first-quarter same-store sales to decline 3% to flat, due to cold weather, delayed tax refunds, and consumer hesitation from policy headlines. However, trends improved in March/April, and full-year comps are projected at -1% to +2%, driven by seasonal historical strength and expected easing of first-quarter headwinds. ROST faces limited direct sourcing from China but still expects a modest tariff headwind.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) and lowered the price forecast from $14.00 to $13.00. Despite progress reducing China sourcing (~30% now vs. ~50% historically), tariffs remain a risk for Macy&#8217;s, with a potential EPS headwind of up to $1.45.</li>
<li>The analyst maintained an Overweight rating on the shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and lowered the price forecast to 4389.00. Lululemon expects +6–7% revenue growth in 1Q FY25. Due to macroeconomic concerns, U.S. traffic declined, though conversion rates and AOV improved. Lululemon faces a 20bps gross margin headwind from tariffs, though China accounts for only 3% of its finished goods. Assuming no mitigation, tariffs could cut EPS by $0.38, noted the analyst.</li>
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In the preceding three months, 13 analysts have released ratings for American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M 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>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for American Eagle Outfitters, revealing an average target of $15.15, a high estimate of $28.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. Experiencing a 20.6% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $19.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744660865_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of American Eagle Outfitters among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Boss &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$15.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Nardone &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Boss &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $15.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adrienne Yih &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $12.00&#x7C;$16.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Siegel &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $15.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jay Sole &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $28.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adrienne Yih &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$17.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $12.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$21.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Adrienne Yih &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $17.00&#x7C;$19.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alex Straton &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $16.00&#x7C;$15.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Nardone &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $18.00&#x7C;$21.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Eagle Outfitters. This information offers 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>
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Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of American Eagle Outfitters's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know 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>Key Indicators: American Eagle Outfitters's Financial Health</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 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. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 6.5%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.94%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Eagle Outfitters's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.76%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: American Eagle Outfitters's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.82, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $15 to $10.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on American Eagle Outfitters, Lowers Price Target to $10

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Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

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Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher after President Trump issued a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which may reduce risks towards the consumer economy.

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Shares of the companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid US-China trade announcements and overall market weakness, which is clouding certainty around consumer spending and the state of the economy.

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Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading lower amid continued market volatility on tariff concerns, which have driven economic uncertainty. Tariffs could disrupt supply chains and raise prices, while an economic slowdown could weaken consumer demand.

Shares of clothing and footwear retailers are climbing on Friday after President Donald Trump revealed that Vietnam is interested in negotiations<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44632479/retail-stocks-slammed-as-trumps-tariff-plan-sends-shockwaves-through-sector"> to reduce tariffs. </a>
The Details: President Trump said in <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114280292618523684">a post</a> on Truth Social that he had a "very productive call" with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam regarding possible negotiations to eliminate tariffs.&nbsp;
"Just had a very productive call with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who told me that Vietnam wants to cut their Tariffs down to ZERO if they are able to make an agreement with the U.S. I thanked him on behalf of our Country, and said I look forward to a meeting in the near future," Trump wrote.
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Trump announced a steep 46% tariff on goods imported from Vietnam on Wednesday afternoon, which led to broad declines across the retail sector, which relies heavily on manufacturing in Vietnam. 
What Else: According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/vietnam-asks-us-to-postpone-tariff-and-engage-in-negotiations-m923qrv7">report </a>from earlier Friday morning, Vietnam had asked the Trump administration to delay the 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods for up to three months to enable further negotiations to take place.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said that Vietnam would look to purchase more U.S.-made goods, including technology, in order to balance the trade relationship, according to a statement on the government's website.&nbsp;
Other government and central bank officials stated that Vietnam would consider removing trade barriers and taxes while continuing discussions with the United States, according to Bloomberg.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Stocks React: Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), which manufactures about 25% of its goods in Vietnam, saw its stock pop more than 5% on the news Friday.&nbsp;
Several clothing and footwear companies are recovering some of Thursday's losses as well, including:&nbsp;
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) </li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) </li>
<li>Gap, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) </li>
<li>Macy's Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) </li>
<li>Ralph Lauren Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) </li>
<li>Under Armour, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>) </li>
<li>Urban Outfitters, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) </li>
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Shares of footwear, retail, e-commerce and apparel companies are trading higher after President Trump said Vietnam is willing to cut tariffs down to zero if they are able to make an agreement with the US.

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The retail sector is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as Wall Street digests President Donald Trump's tougher-than-anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">tariff plan.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade and boosting American manufacturing, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports starting April 5 and&nbsp; significantly higher rates targeting around 60 countries deemed &#8220;major offenders&#8221; for imposing barriers on U.S. goods.&nbsp;
Many retailers and brands manufacture goods in China and Vietnam which now have effective tariffs rates of 54% and 46%, respectively. Stocks of companies that rely heavily on imports are experiencing significant declines as Wall Street digests the implications of the new tariff structure.&nbsp;
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S&amp;P Global analysts recently warned that steep tariffs would affect retailers disproportionately and more severely than they had in the past.&nbsp;
&#8220;Broad-based tariffs could hurt more U.S. consumer products and retail companies this time around than in 2018,&#8221; analysts wrote.&nbsp;
&#8220;Price increases will be harder to pass along to the consumer this time around because of the recent inflation cycle and already weak consumer environment,&#8221; the analysts wrote, per The Street.&nbsp;
Approximately, one-third of footwear imports come in the U.S. from Vietnam, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Shares of footwear companies who manufacture in Vietnam, including Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and UGGS-parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) were down dramatically on Thursday.&nbsp;
Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) stock was on track for its worst day since March 2020. The electronics retailer sources approximately 60% of its goods from China with goods from Mexico also making up a significant percentage, <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/s-p-global-reveals-stocks-hit-hardest-by-tariffs">according</a> to S&amp;P Global.&nbsp;
Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) also imports a large share of its goods and saw its stock price fall nearly 30% in Thursday's midday trading.&nbsp;
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sources approximately 40% of its products from Vietnam and 17% from Cambodia, according <a href="https://qz.com/lululemon-nike-deckers-american-eagle-tariffs-1851774516">to data</a> from Quartz. Both countries have been hit with steep tariff rates &#8211; 46% for Vietnam and 49% for Cambodia.&nbsp;
William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said in a note Thursday that the tariffs could result in a 7% hit to Lululemon's margins if the company takes no action.&nbsp;
Several other retail stocks were tumbling in Thursday's midday trading, including:&nbsp;
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Macy&#8217;s Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UA#NYSE">UA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
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Shares of companies within retail, apparel, and e-commerce industries are trading lower amid heavy selling pressure as markets react to President Trump's tariff announcements, which may hamper consumer spending.

Shares of retail, apparel, and e-commerce companies are trading higher. Investors may be interpreting the release of better-than-expected ADP employment data as a sign of strength for the industry.

Shares of e-commerce, retail, and apparel stocks are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

Shares of retail, apparel, and e-commerce companies are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports of potentially narrowed or targeted tariffs, which may be easing investor concerns.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 350 points on Monday.
Shares of Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
The company reported fourth-quarter sales growth of 6% year-on-year to $1.84 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.81 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.57 beat the consensus estimate of $2.08.
Science Applications International shares jumped 7.1% to $111.88 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares jumped 28.5% to $12.47 after the company announced it received a non-binding proposal from WHP Global to acquire the company for $13 per share in cash.</li>
<li>Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGNX#NASDAQ">DGNX</a>) gained 21.3% to $64.00.</li>
<li>Alpha Technology Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATGL#NASDAQ">ATGL</a>) rose 17.1% to $30.00.</li>
<li>Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSR#NASDAQ">MTSR</a>) gained 13.8% to $28.69.</li>
<li>Qifu Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QFIN#NASDAQ">QFIN</a>) rose 11.1% to $47.98 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) gained 10.4% to $21.83.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) rose 9.9% to $91.25.</li>
<li>Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) gained 9.2% to $8.28.</li>
<li>Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 8.9% to $102.17 after the company announced the launch of ERNIE 4.5 and deep-thinking model ERNIE X1.</li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) gained 8.6% to $12.02 after the company announced a $200 million accelerated share repurchase program with Bank of America, N.A.</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) gained 7.8% to $25.93 after Reuters reported new CEO Lip-Bu Tan plans to overhaul chip design and manufacturing, restart AI efforts, and examine further cost cuts.</li>
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Science Applications Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Qifu Technology, Baidu, American Eagle And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the company announced a $200 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44354677/aeo-inc-announces-200-million-accelerated-share-repurchase-program">accelerated share repurchase program</a>.
What Happened: American Eagle entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Bank of America to repurchase $200 million of its common stock.
The company expects to complete the accelerated share repurchase agreement in connection with its existing buyback authorization of 68.5 million shares. The accelerated buyback equates to approximately 18.1 million shares at Friday&#8217;s closing price.
&#8220;We are pleased to announce an accelerated share repurchase program, which reflects our strong capital position and confidence in our long-term strategic growth plan. This program, combined with our quarterly cash dividend, underscores our commitment to a balanced approach to capital allocation and delivering strong returns to shareholders,&#8221; said Jay Schottenstein, executive chairman and CEO of American Eagle.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44355195/retail-sales-rebound-less-than-expected-in-february-online-healthcare-spending-show-strong-gains">Retail Sales Rebound Less Than Expected In February: Online, Healthcare Spending Show Strong Gains</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is AEO A Good Stock To Buy?</h3>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO">American Eagle</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. American Eagle does pay a dividend, which yields 2.98% per year as of the closing price on Mar. 17, 2025. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEO">American Eagle</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
AEO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/aeo">American Eagle shares</a> were up 6.37% at $11.77 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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U.S. retail sales edged up only slightly in February, falling well short of expectations and keeping alive concerns about consumer strength <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44355195/retail-sales-rebound-less-than-expected-in-february-online-healthcare-spending-show-strong-gains">after January's dire contraction.</a>
Yet, a closer look at the latest data continues to reveal pockets of resilience leaving investors and economists debating whether consumer demand is cooling or simply shifting. 
In data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the retail sales figure showed a 0.2% monthly growth in February, following a downwardly revised 1.2% drop in January. The headline figure missed economist estimates of 0.6%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Far From Being An Outright Recession</h3>
&#8220;The unfavorable surprise on U.S. headline retail sales—monthly growth of 0.2% compared to the consensus forecast of 0.6%—was not reflected in the other numbers in this data release,&#8221; said Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz.
A particularly important measure, known as the retail sales &#8220;control group&#8221;—which excludes spending at auto dealers, building materials, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers, and tobacco retailers—jumped 1% in February. This fully offset January's 1% decline and handily beat estimates of a modest 0.2% gain.
This control group is closely watched because it feeds directly into GDP calculations, making it a key indicator of underlying consumer demand. 
Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US LP, said the data remains consistent with a slowing but still solid pace of household spending. 
&#8220;On a three-month average annualized pace, the control group advanced 2.6%,&#8221; Brusuelas said. &#8220;Yes, the economy is slowing, but not in line with anything near a recession yet.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurants And Bars See Sharp Drops</h3>
Not all areas of consumer spending fared well. 
One of the most striking data points was the decline in restaurant and bar sales, which fell 1.54% in February—the largest drop since February 2023, as highlighted by Kevin Gordon, senior investment strategist at Charles Schwabb. 
&#8220;Over the last three months, restaurant sales have collapsed 8.5% at an annual rate,&#8221; Reinassance Macro Research indicated.
This pullback suggests that discretionary spending may be softening as households become more selective about where to spend their money.
&#8220;Notable weakness in restaurants and bars—the largest decline in two years—with no growth over the last three months,&#8221; Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst &amp; Young US, said. 
&#8220;Spending growth at restaurant chains decelerated from -1.7% in January to -7.5% in February while spending at independent restaurants turned negative, failing from +2.6% in January to -2.7% in February,&#8221; Sara Senatore, analyst at Bank of America, wrote in a note Monday.
&#8220;We believe this sequential&nbsp;deceleration is largely a combination of negative weather trends that worsened from January and the impact of calendar shifts, including one less day (2024 had a leap day) and the Valentine&#8217;s Day shift from a Wednesday in 2024 to a Friday in 2025,&#8221; she added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction: Consumer Staples Rally, Discretionary Stocks Lag</h3>
Stocks tied to non-discretionary consumer spending saw a solid rebound Monday, as investors rotated into defensive plays. 
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) rose 0.9%, led by Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>), which surged 2.8% on the back of rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions over whiskey tariffs. 
Other major gainers included Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), and Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), all of which climbed about 2%.
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) gained 1.1%, with notable jumps from Guess Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>), up 32%, EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), up 7%, and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), up 6.8%.
However, the consumer discretionary sector struggled to gain traction. 
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) inched up just 0.1%, weighed down by concerns over spending cutbacks. Still, a few travel and leisure names saw gains, with Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) each rising around 3%.
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