Leading lifestyle retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc announced that total sales for the month ended October 1, 2005 increased 20.9 percent to a record $183.8 million, compared to $152.0 million for the month ended October 2, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 13.0 percent for the September period.
Total sales for the year-to-date thirty-five week period ended October 1, 2005 increased 28.6 percent to $1.388 billion, compared to $1.079 billion for the thirty-five week period ended October 2, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 20.1 percent for the year-to-date period.
The company continues to expect third quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.43 to $0.44 per share, which compares to earnings per share of $0.39, from continuing operations in the third quarter of last year. To access our recorded monthly sales commentary, please call 800-642-1687, conference code #3282124.
Warrendale based American Eagle Outfitters is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual 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 783 AE stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 71 AE stores in Canada.
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