Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.41 missed the estimated $0.48.
Revenue of approximately $1.29 billion was below the anticipated $1.66 billion, marking a slight year-over-year decline of 0.9%.
The company’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is approximately 17.01, with a Price-to-Sales ratio of about 0.73, reflecting investor valuation.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a prominent American clothing and accessories retailer, operating under the American Eagle and Aerie brands. Competing with major retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap Inc., AEO is a key player in the fashion industry.
On December 4, 2024, AEO reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.41, missing the estimated $0.48. AEO generated revenue of approximately $1.29 billion, which was below the anticipated $1.66 billion. This revenue figure also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 billion, resulting in a negative surprise of 1.19%. The slight year-over-year decline of 0.9% in revenue highlights challenges in meeting market expectations.
The company’s financial metrics provide further insights into its performance. AEO has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 17.01, indicating the price investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. The Price-to-Sales ratio stands at about 0.73, suggesting the market values the company at 73 cents for every dollar of sales.
AEO’s debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 0.80 indicates a moderate level of debt relative to its equity, while a current ratio of about 1.57 suggests good liquidity to cover short-term liabilities. These metrics are crucial for investors as they help project the stock’s future price performance more accurately.