On Aug. 15, American Eagle Outfitters
- Revenues rise 16.8% to more than $600 million.
- Net profit rises 24.3%; EPS rise even more because of a reduction in diluted share count.
- Margins up across the board.
- Free cash flow down due to increased capital expenditures.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | $597,680 | $602,326 | $515,868 | 16.8% |
Net Profit | -- | $72,099 | $58,019 | 24.3% |
EPS | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.37 | 27.0% |
Diluted Shares | 152,807 | 157,806 | (3.2%) |
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Margin Checkup
Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 45.58% | 44.19% | 1.39 |
Operating Margin | 18.14% | 16.60% | 1.54 |
Net Margin | 11.97% | 11.25% | 0.72 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash + ST Invest. | $814,090 | $625,174 | 30.2% |
Other Current Assets | $84,213 | $83,148 | 1.3% |
Inventory | $267,392 | $271,661 | (1.6%) |
Liabilities | Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Accounts Payable | $175,934 | $145,939 | 20.6% |
Long-Term Debt | $0 | $0 | N/A |
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Cash Flow Highlights
Q2 2007 | Q2 2006 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
Net Income + D&A | $177,193 | $149,901 | 18.2% |
Capital Expenditures | $103,000 | $38,613 | 166.7% |
Free Cash Flow* | $74,193 | $111,288 | (33.3%) |
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At the time of publication, Seth Jayson had shares of American Eagle Outfitters, but no positions in any other firm mentioned.Fool rules are here.
