American Eagle Outfitters EPS zooms 43%in FY'13

07 Mar '13

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. reported adjusted fiscal year 2012 earnings for the 53 weeks ended February 2, 2013 of $1.39 per share, a 43% increase from fiscal year 2011 adjusted earnings of $0.97 per share for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012. GAAP earnings of $1.16 per share this year include a loss from discontinued operations of ($0.16) per share, a tax benefit of $0.06 per share and restructuring and store impairment charges of ($0.13) per share. The EPS figures refer to diluted earnings per share.

Robert Hanson, chief executive officer stated, “I’m extremely pleased with our progress in 2012 as the team delivered on our near-term priorities and exceeded our targeted financial metrics. In a competitive and volatile consumer environment, we drove a strong top line on leaner inventories, reduced markdowns and achieved cost leverage. We remain focused on our strategic plan aimed at fortifying our brands and processes and growing our business across North America. Concurrently, we are laying the ground work for transformational global expansion, while continuing to drive strong returns to our shareholders.”

For the 14 weeks ended February 2, 2013 the company reported adjusted earnings of $0.55 per share, a 41% increase compared to adjusted EPS of $0.39 for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. EPS was in line with the company’s guidance. GAAP earnings of $0.47 per share this year include a tax benefit of $0.04 per share and restructuring and store impairment charges of ($0.12) per share.

Fiscal 2012 Non-GAAP Results

The following discussion is based on Non-GAAP results, which exclude tax benefits, restructuring and store impairment costs as presented in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.

Total net revenue for the 53 weeks increased 11% to a record $3.48 billion from $3.12 billion for the 52 week period last year. Consolidated comparable sales for the 53 weeks increased 9% over the comparable 53 week period last year. This follows a 4% increase last year.

-Gross profit increased 21% to $1.39 billion and increased 330 basis points to 40.0% as a rate to revenue, driven by lower product costs, markdown improvements and rent leverage.

-Selling, general and administrative expense of $829 million increased 16% and 90 basis points as a rate to revenue. Increased incentive costs and planned advertising investments offset the leverage of other expenses, primarily store payroll.

-Operating income increased 49% to $437 million. The operating margin expanded 320 basis points to 12.6%, the company’s best operating margin rate since 2008.

-Adjusted EPS of $1.39 compares to $0.97 last year, a 43% increase.

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