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EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

DELIVERS RECORD SECOND QUARTER REVENUE AND STRONG EPS GROWTH

COMPARABLE SALES INCREASE 3% AND EPS RISES 35% TO $0.23

PITTSBURGH—August 17, 2016—American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported EPS of $0.23 for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016, a 35% increase from EPS of $0.17 for the comparable quarter last year. The EPS figures refer to diluted earnings per share.

Jay Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer commented, “For the past few years, we have worked hard to lift our brands through merchandise leadership and innovation, strengthen our customer focus and invest in technology. Our efforts around these priorities are clearly paying off, as again evidenced by our strong earnings growth in the second quarter. As we enter the fall season, our execution, focus and market opportunities are greater than ever. In today’s evolving retail landscape, we are committed to offering the very best product and customer experience to position AEO’s brands as leaders in a new generation of successful retail brands.”

Second Quarter 2016 Results

 

    Total net revenue increased 3% to $823 million from $797 million last year.

 

    Consolidated comparable sales increased 3%, following an 11% increase last year.

 

    Gross profit increased 8% to $307 million and as a rate to revenue, expanded 160 basis points to 37.3%. The increase was driven by improved merchandise margin due to lower cost and higher realized selling prices. This was partially offset by increased delivery expense related to growth in digital sales.

 

    Selling, general and administrative expense of $200 million increased 2% compared to last year and improved 20 basis points as a rate to revenue to 24.3%. Investments in brand advertising and variable selling expense were partially offset by expense management efforts.

 

    Operating income increased 29% to $69 million from $53 million last year, and the operating margin expanded by 160 basis points to 8.3% as a rate to revenue.

 

    Other expense was comprised of $3 million related to currency loss on cash held in Canadian dollars. This compares to other expense of $2 million last year.

 

    EPS of $0.23 increased 35% from EPS of $0.17 last year.

Inventory

Total merchandise inventories at the end of the second quarter increased 3% to $422 million, due in part to accelerated receipts to support our marketing programs. Strong inventory management remains a key priority. Third quarter 2016 ending inventory at cost is expected to be up in the low-single digits.


Capital Expenditures

For the quarter, capital expenditures totaled $36 million and $61 million for the year to date period. The company now expects fiscal 2016 capital expenditures to be approximately $160 million, on the low-end of the prior guidance of $160 to $170 million.

Cash and Investments

The company ended the quarter with total cash of $248 million compared to $327 million last year. Over the past year, we invested $227 million in share buybacks, returned $94 million in dividends and invested $135 million in capital expenditures, resulting in a lower cash balance.

Store Information

In the quarter, the company opened 5 stores and closed 7 stores. Internationally, the company opened 13 licensed stores. For additional second quarter actual and fiscal 2016 projected store information, see the accompanying table.

Third Quarter Outlook

Based on an anticipated low single digit increase in comparable sales, management expects third quarter 2016 EPS to be approximately $0.40 to $0.41. This guidance excludes potential asset impairment and restructuring charges, and compares to EPS of $0.35 last year.

Conference Call and Supplemental Financial Information

Today, management will host a conference call and real time webcast at 9:00 am Eastern Time. To listen to the call, dial 1-877-407-0789 or internationally dial 1-201-689-8562 or go to http://investors.ae.com to access the webcast and audio replay. Also, a financial results presentation is posted on the company’s website.

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About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 150 international stores operated by licensees. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including third quarter 2016 results. All forward-looking statements made by the company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors beyond the company’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risk that the company’s operating, financial and capital


plans may not be achieved and the risks described in the Risk Factor Section of the company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

 

CONTACT:

  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Deb Wagner, 412-432-3300


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     July 30,
2016
    January 30,
2016
    August 1,
2015
 
     (unaudited)           (unaudited)  

ASSETS

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 247,934      $ 260,067      $ 327,290   

Merchandise inventory

     422,151        305,178        408,541   

Accounts receivable

     65,282        80,912        50,693   

Prepaid expenses and other

     90,852        77,218        72,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     826,219        723,375        858,630   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     700,270        703,586        715,650   

Intangible assets, net

     50,761        51,832        47,154   

Goodwill

     17,399        17,186        13,006   

Non-current deferred income taxes

     44,370        64,927        74,140   

Other assets

     54,169        51,340        51,629   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,693,188      $ 1,612,246      $ 1,760,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Accounts payable

   $ 286,691      $ 182,789      $ 263,145   

Accrued compensation and payroll taxes

     35,908        79,302        37,851   

Accrued rent

     78,621        77,482        77,127   

Accrued income and other taxes

     10,250        22,223        14,654   

Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates

     31,532        48,274        30,502   

Current portion of deferred lease credits

     12,810        12,711        13,240   

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

     42,719        40,901        55,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     498,531        463,682        492,144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred lease credits

     51,100        50,104        56,421   

Non-current accrued income taxes

     4,795        4,566        5,441   

Other non-current liabilities

     38,365        42,518        40,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     94,260        97,188        102,387   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     —          —          —     

Preferred stock

     —          —          —     

Common stock

     2,496        2,496        2,496   

Contributed capital

     591,532        590,820        577,146   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (29,356     (29,868     (18,378

Retained earnings

     1,693,371        1,659,267        1,553,380   

Treasury stock

     (1,157,646     (1,171,339     (948,966
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,100,397        1,051,376        1,165,678   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,693,188      $ 1,612,246      $ 1,760,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Ratio

     1.66        1.56        1.74   


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     13 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,
2016
    % of
Revenue
    August 1,
2015
    % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 822,594        100.0   $ 797,428        100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     515,499        62.7     512,389        64.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     307,095        37.3     285,039        35.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     199,536        24.3     195,791        24.5

Depreciation and amortization

     38,900        4.7     36,109        4.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     68,659        8.3     53,139        6.7

Other expense, net

     (3,134     -0.3     (2,237     -0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     65,525        8.0     50,902        6.4

Provision for income taxes

     23,933        2.9     17,637        2.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     41,592        5.1     33,265        4.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.23        $ 0.17     

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.23        $ 0.17     

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

     181,048          195,508     

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

     183,413          196,885     
     26 Weeks Ended  
     July 30,
2016
    % of
Revenue
    August 1,
2015
    % of
Revenue
 

Total net revenue

   $ 1,572,010        100.0   $ 1,496,948        100.0

Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses

     971,463        61.8     949,697        63.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     600,547        38.2     547,251        36.6

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     395,529        25.2     380,882        25.4

Depreciation and amortization

     77,683        4.9     71,236        4.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     127,335        8.1     95,133        6.4

Other income, net

     1,801        0.1     3,733        0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     129,136        8.2     98,866        6.6

Provision for income taxes

     47,068        3.0     36,548        2.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     82,068        5.2     62,318        4.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

   $ 0.45        $ 0.32     

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.45        $ 0.32     

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

     180,872          195,241     

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

     182,922          196,532     


AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

COMPARABLE SALES RESULTS BY BRAND

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2016     2015  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     3%        11%   

AE Total Brand (1)

     1%        10%   

aerie Total Brand (1)

     24%        18%   
     YTD Second Quarter
Comparable Sales
 
     2016     2015  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (1)

     5     9

AE Total Brand (1)

     3     9

aerie Total Brand (1)

     28     15

(1) AEO Direct is included in consolidated and total brand comparable sales.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

STORE INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Second Quarter
2016
   YTD Second Quarter
2016
   Fiscal 2016
Guidance

Consolidated stores at beginning of period

   1,046    1,047    1,047

Consolidated stores opened during the period

        

AE Brand

   4    6    15 - 20

aerie

   0    1    10 - 15

Tailgate Clothing Co.

   1    1    3

Consolidated stores closed during the period

        

AE Brand

   (3)    (4)    (20) - (25)

aerie

   (4)    (7)    (10)
  

 

  

 

  

 

Total consolidated stores at end of period

   1,044    1,044    1,045 - 1,050

Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period

   25    37    55 - 65

Total gross square footage at end of period

   6,598,956    6,598,956    Not Provided

International license locations at end of period (1)

   158    158    181

(1) International license locations are not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross square footage calculation.