American Eagle Outfitters Ne: (NYSE: AEO)

$20.31

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May 21 04:02 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		20.09 - 20.39
	
		52wk Low - High
		18.02 - 23.94
	
		Previous Close
		20.21
	
		Avg. Volume
		2,885,135
	
		Industry
		RETAIL-APP/SHOE
	
		Market Cap
		3.89 B
	
		Div - Yield
		0.44 - 2.18
	
		Beta
		1.04
	
		PE (Forward)
		13.53
	
		Current Year Est.
		1.49
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		-11.77%
	
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                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            PE (Forward)
                            13.53
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.15
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            1.49
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.17
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.15
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            -11.77%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            05-22-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            1.37
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            11.80%
                        
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            Company Description
        
American Eagle Outfitters is a specialty retailer of all-American casual apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women between the ages of 16 and 34. The company sources, designs, and markets a versatile line of timeless and relaxed clothing classics like jeans, khakis, and T-shirts under its American Eagle Outfitters and AE brand names for exclusive sale in its stores. The company is focused on  several core brand and merchandising strategies to differentiate the company from competition, improve profitability and increase sales.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (04/2013)	Next Qtr (07/2013)	Current Year (01/2014)	Next Year (01/2015)
Average Estimate	0.17	0.24	1.49	1.68
Number of Estimates	13	12	15	13
Low Estimate	0.12	0.18	1.38	1.57
High Estimate	0.20	0.27	1.57	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.20	0.21	1.39	1.49
EPS Growth	-14.62%	12.30%	7.48%	12.35%

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EPS Growth for AEO

Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
AMER EAGLE OUTF	AEO	20.21
STEIN MART INC	SMRT	11.64
BUCKLE INC	BKE	55.81
ESPRIT HLDG LTD	ESPGY	2.82
FOOT LOCKER INC	FL	36.59
GAP INC	GPS	41.06
JOS A BANK CLTH	JOSB	46.09
TANDY LEATHER	TLF	7.54
ZUMIEZ INC	ZUMZ	32.91
ABERCROMBIE	ANF	54.41

Sector:Retail-Wholesale>> Industry:RETAIL-APP/SHOE

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

Gap Lays Out Global Expansion Plan

Apr 18, 2013

Bearish MACD for American Eagle Outfitters

Apr 12, 2013

American Eagle Down to Neutral

Mar 20, 2013

American Eagle Reports Strong 4Q

Mar 07, 2013

Company News for March 07, 2013

Mar 07, 2013

Limited Brands Beats Estimates

Feb 28, 2013

Macy's Beats Zacks' Expectations

Feb 26, 2013

Abercrombie Beats on EPS

Feb 22, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	1.37
Sales	3,476
Net Income	232
Price/Earnings	14.75
Price/Book	3.28
Price/Cash Flow	9.83
Price/Sales	1.12

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News

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Showing Bullish Technicals But Could Fall Through $19.82 Support - Freshbrewedmedia

May 21, 2013

5 Companies With Terrible Brand Loyalty - TheMotleyFool

May 18, 2013

Ask a Fool: Victoria`s Secret Still Too Sexy to Own? - TheMotleyFool

May 18, 2013

American Eagle Outfitters' really big sign attracts buyers - Mcclatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted

May 17, 2013

Does Young and Hip Win the Clothing War? - TheMotleyFool

May 16, 2013

Gap`s Rise and Abercrombie`s Potential Decline - TheMotleyFool

May 16, 2013

Is This Retailer`s Turnaround Already Here? - TheMotleyFool

May 16, 2013

A Bargain Remains in the Apparel Business - TheMotleyFool

May 15, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	1.94
ABR (Last Week)	1.94
# of recs in ABR	18
Average Target Price	23.92
Industry Rank by ABR	211 out of 265
Rank in Industry	6 out of 40

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Day Low - High	20.09 - 20.39
52wk Low - High	18.02 - 23.94
Previous Close	20.21
Avg. Volume	2,885,135
Industry	RETAIL-APP/SHOE
Market Cap	3.89 B
Div - Yield	0.44 - 2.18
Beta	1.04
PE (Forward)	13.53
Current Year Est.	1.49
Quarterly Earnings ESP	-11.77%

PE (Forward)	13.53
PEG Ratio	1.15
Current Year Est.	1.49
Current Quarter Estimate	0.17
Most Accurate Estimate	0.15
Earnings ESP	-11.77%
Next Earnings Report Date	05-22-2013
EPS Last Year	1.37
Expected Earnings Growth	11.80%

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American Eagle Outfitters Ne: (NYSE: AEO)

$20.31

0.10 (0.50%)

Volume 3,426,195

May 21 04:02 PM ET

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Sector:Retail-Wholesale>> Industry:RETAIL-APP/SHOE

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