US based leading lifestyle retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc announced total sales for the month ended May 28, 2005 increased 25.8% to a record $140.9 million, compared to $112.0 million for the month ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 17.1% for the May period
Total sales for the year-to-date seventeen-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 33.9% to $594.9 million, compared to $444.2 million for the seventeen-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 24.5% for the year-to-date period.
The company is reiterating its previously announced second quarter earnings guidance of $0.32 to $0.33 per share, which compares to earnings per share of $0.22 from continuing operations in the second quarter of last year, representing 45% to 50% earnings growth.
American Eagle Outfitters is casual clothing designer, marketer & seller of its own brand. Clothing for 15 to 25 year olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, cargo pants, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear and footwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 779 AE stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 70 AE stores in Canada.
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