---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-23-000524"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AEO"
cik: "0000919012"
company_name: "AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC"
filed_at: "2023-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T18:29:44.740079+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AEO Q4-to-date revenue down ~3%; gross margins at high end of guidance

## Summary
- Fourth quarter-to-date brand revenue down approximately 3% through Jan 7, 2023; American Eagle slightly ahead, Aerie in line.
- Gross margins tracking at high end of 32-33% guidance, driven by controlled promotions and strong inventory management.
- Quiet Logistics expected to add 2 percentage points to Q4 brand revenue.
- Quarter-end inventory expected down vs prior year, in line with prior guidance.
- Second highest holiday sales period in company history despite record prior year.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-23-000524
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AEO
- cik: 0000919012
- company_name: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
- filed_at: 2023-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017023000524/0000950170-23-000524-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017023000524/aeo-20230109.htm

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