-- Operating income for the period increased to $461.1 million, or 20.0 percent as a percent to sales, from $362.7 million, or 19.3 percent as a percent to sales last year.
-- Net income for the period increased to $294.2 million from net income of $213.3 million on a diluted basis last year
The company also announced a February same-store sales increase of 6 percent. At this time, Management expects first quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.36 to $0.38, compared to $0.35 per share last year.
American Eagle Outfitters is a leading retailer that designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing for 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc
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