---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-003518"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AEO"
cik: "0000919012"
company_name: "AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC"
filed_at: "2024-01-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T01:13:03.514850+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AEO raises Q4 operating profit guidance to ~$130M on record holiday sales; revenue up ~8% QTD

## Summary
- Q4-to-date revenue through Dec 30, 2023 up ~8%; American Eagle up high single digits, Aerie up low teens.
- Q4 operating profit guidance raised to ~$130M from previous $105-115M.
- Revenue outlook raised to low double digits, including 4-point benefit from 53rd week.
- CEO cites record holiday sales, strong merchandise margins, momentum continuing into January.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-003518
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AEO
- cik: 0000919012
- company_name: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC
- filed_at: 2024-01-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017024003518/0000950170-24-003518-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/919012/000095017024003518/aeo-20240108.htm

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