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Travis Kelce and Sydney Sweeney Spark AEO's Earnings Surge
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Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 4:19 pm ET2min read
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Outfitters (AEO) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second-quarter 2025, with net income reaching $77.6 million, or 45 cents per share, compared to $77.3 million, or 39 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.28 billion, slightly down from $1.29 billion in the same period last year but surpassing the $1.24 billion expected by Wall Street analysts. Earnings per share also exceeded forecasts, with 45 cents reported versus 21 cents anticipated. This performance prompted a 20% surge in stock in after-hours trading, signaling renewed investor confidence [1].The company attributed much of its success to recent high-profile marketing campaigns featuring celebrities Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce. Despite the controversy surrounding the slogan in Sweeney’s campaign, which drew mixed reactions from consumers and even a comment from Donald Trump, the initiatives drove significant traffic and new customer acquisition. The Sweeney campaign led to double-digit traffic growth, denim sellouts, and the rapid sell-out of exclusive items like the Sydney Jacket and Sydney Jean. Additionally, the partnership with Kelce, announced shortly after his engagement to Taylor Swift, generated a threefold increase in sales in one day compared to previous collaborations [1].
AEO also reissued its full-year guidance, now expecting comparable sales to remain approximately flat, surpassing the 0.2% decline previously anticipated. While gross margins are still projected to decline for the remainder of the year, the company made adjustments to its operating income forecast, now expecting it to fall between $255 million and $265 million for the year—down from an earlier range of $360 million to $375 million. The downward revision reflects ongoing challenges from tariffs and a competitive retail landscape, with rivals like
, , and Levi's also ramping up marketing efforts [1].The company reported positive sales trends in key categories such as women’s denim and the OFFLINE line, which continues to gain market share. However, it faces headwinds from weak demand in certain categories, such as shorts, and elevated markdowns impacting gross margins. Management emphasized that the company is entering the back-to-school season with a cleaner inventory and a more focused product assortment. Aerie, AEO’s intimates and activewear brand, is also expected to see improvements in sales as it rebalances its product offerings [3].
AEO’s market position within the retail apparel industry remains competitive, with the company holding a 2.49% market share in Q3 2024 based on 12-month revenues. Its performance compared favorably to peers like
and Abercrombie & Fitch, though it still lags behind industry leaders such as Gap and Target. The company’s ability to leverage celebrity partnerships and adapt to shifting consumer preferences will be critical in maintaining its momentum and differentiating itself in a crowded market [6].Source:
[1]
(AEO) earnings Q2 2025 (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/american-eagle-outfitters-aeo-earnings-q2-2025.html)[2]
(AEO) Reports Earnings Tomorrow (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-eagle-aeo-reports-earnings-030144380.html)[3] Live Earnings: Will American Eagle Smash Q2 Estimates? (https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/09/03/live-earnings-will-american-eagle-smash-q2-estimates/)
[4] American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) Q2 2025 Earnings Report Preview (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-eagle-outfitters-inc-aeo-131606833.html)
[5] AEO: American Eagle Outfitters Inc - Stock Price, Quote (https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/AEO)
[6] AEO's Market share relative to its competitors, as of Q1 2025 (https://csimarket.com/stocks/competitionSEG2.php?code=AEO)
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