---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-23-046751"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AEO"
cik: "0000919012"
company_name: "AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC"
filed_at: "2023-09-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T23:43:23.529936+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AEO Q2 revenue $1.2B, EPS $0.25; raises FY outlook to $325-350M operating income

## Summary
- Revenue $1.2B slightly up YoY; operating profit $65M (5.4% margin) vs prior year improvement.
- Aerie revenue $380M (+2%, all-time high); American Eagle revenue $767M (-1%).
- Gross margin expanded to 37.7% from 30.9% driven by lower markdowns and costs.
- FY operating income guidance raised to $325-350M from $250-270M; revenue expected up low single digits.
- Inventory down 7% to $637M; profit improvement initiatives contributing $25M in benefits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-23-046751
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AEO
- cik: 0000919012
- company_name: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
- filed_at: 2023-09-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017023046751/0000950170-23-046751-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017023046751/aeo-20230906.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000950170-23-046751.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC reported second quarter ended July 29, 2023 results: revenue $1.2 billion, EPS $0.25. Guidance raised.
  - Period: second quarter ended July 29, 2023
  - Revenue: $1.2 billion
  - EPS: $0.25
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: reported results
  source text: AEO Inc. Reports Second Quarter Revenue and Operating Profit Above Expectations; Raises Annual Outlook Reflecting Strengthened Demand and Profit Initiatives • Record second quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, up slightly to last year • Operating profit of $65 million, up significantly, with growth across brands
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017023046751/0000950170-23-046751-index.htm

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