Equity Research on Aeropostale Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Apparel Stores Still Struggling
March 13 2012 - 8:05AM
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The U.S. retail environment seems to be improving and consumer
confidence is rising as wages increase and unemployment falls.
Although the holiday season was plagued by intense promotional
activity, sales were relatively high. According to the National
Retail Federation January was also strong, with sales increasing 4
percent year-over-year, driven by warm weather and gift card
redemptions. Unfortunately, rising input costs are adding pressure
to margins, already stressed by promotions and high levels of
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Despite a 16 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales,
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported adjusted earnings of $1.12 per
share, down 18.8 percent year-over-year. The company seems to be
increasing their focus on more profitable international markets as
of late. 2011 saw Abercrombie close 71 U.S. stores and open 47 new
international ones. The opening of 5 stores in international
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Conversely, Aeropostale Inc. has also recently reported a
challenging fourth quarter, with net income falling 68.9 percent
year-over-year to $26.1 million as revenue dropped 3.7 percent and
gross margins contracted 11.3 percentage points to 24.3 percent.
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