NYSE$AEO
American Eagle Outfitters Inc · Q3 2025 earnings
Q3 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record Q3 revenue, strong comp sales at Aerie, and raised Q4 outlook.
American Eagle posted a strong Q3 FY2025, with revenue hitting a record $1.36B driven by growth at Aerie and American Eagle. Net income rose to $91.3M and EPS climbed to $0.53. The company exceeded expectations and increased its Q4 guidance.
- Total revenue rose to a record $1.36B, up 6% YoY.
- Aerie posted 11% comparable sales growth, leading segment performance.
- EPS increased to $0.53 from $0.41 in Q3 last year.
- Fourth quarter guidance was raised based on strong momentum.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
American Eagle · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.36B
Forward guidance
American Eagle raised its Q4 outlook, forecasting higher revenue and operating income on continued comp sales strength.
Tailwinds
- Raised Q4 operating income guidance to $155–$160M
- Forecasts comp sales growth of 8% to 9% in Q4
- Strong start to the holiday season including Thanksgiving weekend
- Sustained momentum across both Aerie and American Eagle
- Adjusted full-year operating income guidance increased to $303–$308M
Headwinds
- Gross margin expected to decline YoY in Q4
- Tariff impact projected at $50M for Q4
- SG&A expenses expected to increase low to mid-single digits
- Inventory levels up 11% YoY, possibly pressuring margins
- No specific improvement expected in gross margin for the full year
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2025
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
41%
26 / 64 earnings
Positive
+37.9%
Q2 2025
Best reaction
-17.1%
Q3 2014
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.9% | -16.4% | -25.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +15.2% | +7.6% | +26.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +37.9% | +32.2% | +24.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.1% | -8.2% | -11.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.1% | +5.8% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -11.6% | -11.2% | -13.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.2% | -9.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.0% | -7.1% | -16.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.9% | -4.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -15.0% | -15.7% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.3% | -7.6% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.0% | -6.9% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.5% | -5.5% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +21.5% | +21.5% | +11.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.2% | -1.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.5% | -10.7% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.6% | -19.4% | -21.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.7% | -2.4% | -15.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -10.5% | -11.9% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +8.1% | +6.5% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +10.3% | +17.8% | +15.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.7% | +1.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.2% | +12.3% | +16.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +19.8% | +26.9% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.7% | -13.2% | -46.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.9% | -3.2% | -6.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.1% | +4.0% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.1% | -9.5% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.0% | +3.1% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.4% | -6.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -10.0% | -4.8% | -9.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.2% | +6.1% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.0% | -5.3% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.9% | +9.4% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.8% | +11.6% | +23.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -16.0% | -14.0% | -10.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.0% | -8.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -11.5% | -10.5% | -19.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.3% | -2.3% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +14.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -17.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +14.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +5.5% | — | — |
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