American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today reported EPS of
$0.14 for the first quarter ended April 29, 2017. Excluding
restructuring and related charges of $0.02 per diluted share, the
company’s adjusted EPS was $0.16 for the first quarter.
Jay Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer commented, "The first
quarter results reflected mall traffic headwinds, especially early
in the quarter, with improved trends over Easter and a strong
digital business throughout. As we look ahead, we are taking the
right steps to improve our results and adjust our business for
today’s rapidly evolving retail environment. We are creating
efficiencies across our organization, as we aim to continue
capitalizing on the strength of our brands, product leadership and
other competitive advantages. The six million shares repurchased
this quarter reflects the company’s strong cash flow, healthy
balance sheet and confidence in our brands and long-term strategic
initiatives."
First Quarter 2017 Results
- Total net revenue increased 2% to $762
million from $749 million last year.
- Consolidated comparable sales were up
2%, following a 6% increase last year.
- Gross profit decreased to $278 million
from $293 million last year with a gross margin rate of 36.5% to
revenue compared to 39.2% last year, a 270 basis point decline. The
margin declined primarily due to increased promotional activity and
higher shipping costs related to a strong digital business.
- Selling, general and administrative
expense declined 1% to $195 million compared to $196 million last
year, and leveraged 60 basis points to a rate of 25.6% to revenue.
Higher advertising expense was offset by lower compensation expense
and favorability across a number of other expense categories.
- Operating income of $37 million, which
includes $5 million of restructuring charges, compared to $59
million last year. Adjusted operating income* of $42 million
compared to $59 million last year with a rate of 5.6% to revenue
compared to 7.8% last year.
- The effective tax rate decreased to
32.4% compared to 36.4% last year, reflecting the impact of
discrete items this quarter.
- EPS of $0.14 compared to EPS of $0.22
last year. Adjusted EPS* of $0.16 compared to EPS of $0.22 last
year.
* The preceding adjusted amounts are based on Non-GAAP results,
as presented in the accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP
reconciliation.
Restructuring and Related Charges
In the first quarter, the company had charges totaling $5.4
million, approximately $0.02 per share, consisting primarily of
severance and related charges corresponding to home office
restructuring and the previously announced initiative to explore
the closure or conversion of company owned and operated stores in
Hong Kong, China, and the United Kingdom to licensed
partnerships.
Shareholder Returns, Cash
During the first quarter, the company returned $110 million to
shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases. We paid
dividends of $22 million and repurchased six million shares for $88
million. The remaining authorization under the current repurchase
program is 19 million shares. We ended the quarter with total cash
of $225 million compared to $239 million last year.
Inventory
Total ending inventories at cost increased 9% to $364 million.
Ending units were flat compared to last year, while the average
unit cost was up 9% to last year. The increase in average unit cost
reflects a higher mix of AE bottoms and Aerie apparel, consistent
with our merchandise strategy.
Capital Expenditures
In the first quarter, capital expenditures totaled $40 million.
We continue to expect fiscal year 2017 capital expenditures in the
range of $160 million to $170 million, with roughly half of the
spend related to store remodeling projects and new openings, and
the balance to support the e-commerce business, omni-channel tools
and general corporate maintenance.
Store Information
In fiscal 2017, the company plans to open a total of 35 American
Eagle Outfitters and Aerie stores throughout the U.S., Canada and
Mexico. Management plans to close between 25 and 40 store locations
in 2017. Internationally, the company plans to open 45 licensed
stores and close 2 licensed locations. For additional store
information, see the accompanying table.
Second Quarter Outlook
Based on anticipated comparable store sales in the range of flat
to a low single digit decline, management expects second quarter
2017 EPS to be approximately $0.15 to $0.17. This guidance excludes
potential asset impairment and restructuring charges, and compares
to EPS of $0.23 last year.
Conference Call and Supplemental Financial
Information
Today, management will host a conference call and real time
webcast at 9:00 a.m. 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.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release includes information on non-GAAP financial
measures (“non-GAAP” or “adjusted”), including earnings per share
information and the consolidated results of operations excluding
non-GAAP items. These financial measures are not based on any
standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (“GAAP”) and are not necessarily comparable
to similar measures presented by other companies. The company
believes that this non-GAAP information is useful as an additional
means for investors to evaluate the company’s operating
performance, when reviewed in conjunction with the company’s GAAP
financial statements. These amounts are not determined in
accordance with GAAP and therefore, should not be used exclusively
in evaluating the company’s business and operations.
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 170
international locations 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 second quarter 2017 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.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands)
April 29, January 28, April 30,
2017 2017 2016 (unaudited)
(unaudited) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $
225,197 $ 378,613 $ 238,976 Merchandise inventory 364,274 358,446
334,301 Accounts receivable 79,432 86,634 73,283 Prepaid expenses
and other 94,769 77,536 82,767 Total current
assets 763,672 901,229 729,327 Property and
equipment, net 710,500 707,797 706,221 Intangible assets, net
48,462 49,373 51,432 Goodwill 14,772 14,887 17,520 Non-current
deferred income taxes 33,408 49,250 38,903 Other assets 62,379
60,124 52,893 Total Assets $
1,633,193
$
1,782,660 $
1,596,296
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $
208,857 $ 246,204 $ 202,692 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes
31,106 54,184 34,838 Accrued rent 78,018 78,619 77,477 Accrued
income and other taxes 12,446 12,220 6,915 Unredeemed gift cards
and gift certificates 39,744 52,966 38,508 Current portion of
deferred lease credits 12,743 12,780 12,850 Other current
liabilities and accrued expenses 37,677 36,810 45,206
Total current liabilities 420,591 493,783
418,486 Deferred lease credits 56,551 45,114 54,738
Non-current accrued income taxes 4,655 4,537 4,675 Other
non-current liabilities 33,523 34,657 41,089
Total non-current liabilities 94,729 84,308 100,502
Commitments and contingencies - - - Preferred stock - - -
Common stock 2,496 2,496 2,496 Contributed capital 582,512 603,890
583,689 Accumulated other comprehensive income (32,671 ) (36,462 )
(24,484 ) Retained earnings 1,774,315 1,775,775 1,675,031 Treasury
stock (1,208,779 ) (1,141,130 ) (1,159,424 ) Total stockholders'
equity 1,117,873 1,204,569 1,077,308 Total
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $
1,633,193 $
1,782,660 $
1,596,296 Current
Ratio 1.82 1.83 1.74
AMERICAN
EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share
amounts) (unaudited)
GAAP Basis 13 Weeks
Ended April 29, % of April 30, % of
2017 Revenue 2016
Revenue Total net revenue $ 761,836 100.0 % $ 749,416
100.0 %
Cost of sales, including certain buying,
occupancy and warehousing expenses
484,014 63.5 % 455,964 60.8 % Gross profit 277,822
36.5 % 293,452 39.2 % Selling, general and administrative expenses
194,979 25.6 % 195,993 26.2 % Restructuring charges 5,448 0.7 % -
0.0 % Depreciation and amortization 40,446 5.3 % 38,783
5.1 % Operating income 36,949 4.9 % 58,676 7.8 % Other
income (expense), net 403 0.0 % 4,935 0.7 % Income
before income taxes 37,352 4.9 % 63,611 8.5 % Provision for income
taxes 12,116 1.6 % 23,135 3.1 % Net income $ 25,236
3.3 % $ 40,476 5.4 % Net income per diluted
share $ 0.14 $ 0.22
Weighted average common shares outstanding
- basic
179,312 180,697
Weighted average common shares outstanding
- diluted
181,678 182,927
AMERICAN EAGLE
OUTFITTERS, INC. GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
13 Weeks Ended April 29, 2017 Operating income
Diluted income (loss) Net income per common
share GAAP Basis $ 36,949 $ 25,236 $ 0.14 % of Revenue 4.9 %
3.3 %
Add:Restructuring Charges (1):
5,448 3,439 0.02 Non-GAAP Basis $ 42,397 $ 28,675 $ 0.16 %
of Revenue 5.6 % 3.7 %
(1) $5.4 million pre-tax restructuring charges for severance and
related charges, which includes corporate overhead reductions and
charges for the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. COMPARABLE
SALES RESULTS BY BRAND (unaudited)
First Quarter
Comparable Sales 2017 2016 American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. (1) 2 % 6 % AE Total Brand (1) -1 % 4 %
aerie Total Brand (1) 25 % 32 %
(1) AEO Direct is included in consolidated
and total brand comparable sales.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. STORE
INFORMATION (unaudited)
First Quarter Fiscal
2017 2017 Guidance Consolidated stores at
beginning of period 1,050 1,050 Consolidated stores opened during
the period AE Brand 3 15-20 aerie 2 15 Tailgate Clothing Co. 0 1
Todd Snyder 1 1 Consolidated stores closed during the period AE
Brand (2) (20) - (30) aerie (1) (5) - (10)
Total consolidated
stores at end of period 1,053 1,042 - 1,062
Stores remodeled and refurbished during the period 14 50
Total gross square footage at end of period 6,637,435 Not Provided
International license locations at end of period (1) 189 221
(1) International license locations are
not included in the consolidated store data or the total gross
square footage calculation.
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