On Nov. 11, American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ:AEOS) released Q3 2005 earnings for the period ending Oct. 29, 2005.
- Total revenues were up 20.5%, and EPS increased 23.7%.
- Comparable-store sales increased 13.6%, following last year's 26.8% gain.
- Gross margins were 2% lower than the comparable-year period.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
(What's this?)
|
Avg. Est. |
Q3 2005 |
Q3 2004 |
% Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$569,700 |
$577,665 |
$479,585 |
+20.5% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$73,320 |
$57,898 |
+26.6% |
|
EPS |
$0.46 |
$0.47 |
$0.38 |
+23.7% |
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Margin Checkup (What's this?)
|
Q3 2005 |
Q3 2004 |
% Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
46.63% |
48.76% |
-2.13% |
|
Op. Margin |
19.61% |
20.20% |
-0.59% |
|
Net Margin |
12.69% |
12.07% |
+0.62% |
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Balance Sheet Highlights (What's this?)
|
Assets |
Q3 2005 |
Q3 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$556,375 |
$384,640 |
+44.6% |
|
Inventory |
$253,476 |
$204,972 |
+23.7% |
|
Other Current Assets |
$106,692 |
$95,298 |
+12.0% |
|
Liabilities |
Q3 2005 |
Q3 2004 |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Long-Term Debt |
-- |
-- |
N/A |
|
Accounts Pay. |
$104,386 |
$84,303 |
+23.8% |
Cash Flow Highlights (What's this?)
No information provided.
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At the time of publication, Seth Jayson had shares of American Eagle, Guess?, and Aeropostale, but no position in any other firm mentioned. Gap is a Motley Fool Stock Advisor pick. For a 30-day free trial, click here. Fool rules arehere.
