American Eagle Outfitters — Mar 4, 2026 release

Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook   • Total revenue increased 10% to a record $1.8 billion, driven by total comparable sales increase of 8% with positive results across brands • Aerie comps +23%, American Eagle comps +2% • Returned $341 million to shareholders in 2025 from $256 million in shares repurchases and $85 million in dividends • Fiscal 2026 operating income guidance of $390 to $410 million   PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and provided its outlook for fiscal year 2026.   Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, AEO Inc., commented, “I am extremely pleased with the strong execution in the back half of the year, which reignited growth across our brands and channels. Building on the improved trends beginning last summer, we achieved a record fourth quarter and holiday period, with double digit growth at Aerie and OFFLINE and solid, positive performance at American Eagle. Compelling new product collections, supported by fresh marketing campaigns, led to higher demand trends in the quarter. I want to thank our associates for their resilience and outstanding execution to deliver a strong finish to 2025.”   “We enter 2026 from a position of strength with the goal of building on this year’s successes. The first quarter is off to a positive start and we remain focused on investing in our brands and driving additional corporate savings and efficiency across the business. I’m confident that our strategi