$AEO
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC

2023 Q1 Form 10-K Financial Statement

#000095017023007604 Filed on March 13, 2023

View on sec.gov

Income Statement

Concept 2023 Q1 2023
Revenue $1.496B $4.990B
YoY Change -0.79% -0.42%
Cost Of Revenue $988.7M $3.245B
YoY Change -3.0% 7.47%
Gross Profit $507.4M $1.745B
YoY Change 3.84% -12.38%
Gross Profit Margin 33.92% 34.98%
Selling, General & Admin $351.4M $1.269B
YoY Change 0.49% 3.85%
% of Gross Profit 69.25% 72.72%
Research & Development
YoY Change
% of Gross Profit
Depreciation & Amortization $62.00M $212.5M
YoY Change 28.51% 24.16%
% of Gross Profit 12.22% 12.18%
Operating Expenses $411.6M $1.269B
YoY Change 3.74% 3.85%
Operating Profit $95.79M $247.0M
YoY Change 4.24% -58.2%
Interest Expense -$7.065M -$79.02M
YoY Change -17.79% 128.16%
% of Operating Profit -7.38% -31.99%
Other Income/Expense, Net $4.964M $10.50M
YoY Change -228.43% 320.0%
Pretax Income $71.48M $178.5M
YoY Change 5.91% -68.06%
Income Tax $16.89M $53.40M
% Of Pretax Income 23.63% 29.92%
Net Earnings $54.59M $125.1M
YoY Change 8.25% -70.18%
Net Earnings / Revenue 3.65% 2.51%
Basic Earnings Per Share $0.69
Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.28 $0.64
COMMON SHARES
Basic Shares Outstanding 195.6M 181.8M
Diluted Shares Outstanding 205.2M

Balance Sheet

Concept 2023 Q1 2023
SHORT-TERM ASSETS
Cash & Short-Term Investments $170.2M $170.2M
YoY Change -60.85% -60.85%
Cash & Equivalents $170.2M
Short-Term Investments $85.25M $85.25M
Other Short-Term Assets $102.6M $102.6M
YoY Change -15.94% -15.94%
Inventory $585.1M $585.1M
Prepaid Expenses
Receivables $242.4M $149.1M
Other Receivables $9.972M $93.32M
Total Short-Term Assets $1.100B $1.100B
YoY Change -21.24% -21.24%
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Property, Plant & Equipment $781.5M $1.869B
YoY Change 7.31% -2.75%
Goodwill $264.9M
YoY Change -2.38%
Intangibles $94.54M
YoY Change -7.95%
Long-Term Investments
YoY Change
Other Assets $56.24M $92.72M
YoY Change 12.16% -1.68%
Total Long-Term Assets $2.321B $2.321B
YoY Change -2.89% -2.89%
TOTAL ASSETS
Total Short-Term Assets $1.100B $1.100B
Total Long-Term Assets $2.321B $2.321B
Total Assets $3.421B $3.421B
YoY Change -9.66% -9.66%
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES
YoY Change
Accounts Payable $234.3M $234.3M
YoY Change 1.1% 1.1%
Accrued Expenses $456.8M $456.8M
YoY Change -12.86% -12.86%
Deferred Revenue
YoY Change
Short-Term Debt $0.00 $0.00
YoY Change
Long-Term Debt Due
YoY Change
Total Short-Term Liabilities $768.9M $768.9M
YoY Change -8.77% -8.77%
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-Term Debt $8.911M $8.911M
YoY Change -97.39% -97.39%
Other Long-Term Liabilities $22.73M $1.044B
YoY Change -7.65% -11.46%
Total Long-Term Liabilities $1.053B $1.053B
YoY Change -30.74% -30.74%
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Total Short-Term Liabilities $768.9M $768.9M
Total Long-Term Liabilities $1.053B $1.053B
Total Liabilities $1.822B $1.822B
YoY Change -22.9% -22.9%
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Retained Earnings $2.137B
YoY Change -3.02%
Common Stock $344.3M
YoY Change -46.11%
Preferred Stock
YoY Change
Treasury Stock (at cost) $849.6M
YoY Change -38.35%
Treasury Stock Shares $54.50M
Shareholders Equity $1.599B $1.599B
YoY Change
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity $3.421B $3.421B
YoY Change -9.66% -9.66%

Cashflow Statement

Concept 2023 Q1 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income $54.59M $125.1M
YoY Change 8.25% -70.18%
Depreciation, Depletion And Amortization $62.00M $212.5M
YoY Change 28.51% 24.16%
Cash From Operating Activities $493.0M $406.3M
YoY Change 190.05% 33.79%
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital Expenditures $61.28M $260.4M
YoY Change -169.89% 11.35%
Acquisitions
YoY Change
Other Investing Activities $0.00 $997.0K
YoY Change -100.0% -61.7%
Cash From Investing Activities -$61.28M -$261.4M
YoY Change -86.26% -56.04%
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash Dividend Paid
YoY Change
Common Stock Issuance & Retirement, Net
YoY Change
Debt Paid & Issued, Net
YoY Change
Cash From Financing Activities -343.8M -407.9M
YoY Change 1031.75% 225.8%
NET CHANGE
Cash From Operating Activities 493.0M 406.3M
Cash From Investing Activities -61.28M -261.4M
Cash From Financing Activities -343.8M -407.9M
Net Change In Cash 87.93M -264.6M
YoY Change -128.71% -36.36%
FREE CASH FLOW
Cash From Operating Activities $493.0M $406.3M
Capital Expenditures $61.28M $260.4M
Free Cash Flow $431.7M $145.9M
YoY Change 67.57% 108.98%

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<p style="text-indent:0.0%;font-size:10.0pt;margin-top:18.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman;margin-bottom:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;">Fiscal Year</span><span style="color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;"> </span></p><p style="text-indent:0.0%;font-size:10.0pt;margin-top:6.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman;margin-bottom:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;">Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. As used herein, “Fiscal 2023” refers to the 53-week period that will end on February 3, 2024. “Fiscal 2022” refers to the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023. “Fiscal 2021” refers to the 52-week period ended January 29, 2022. “Fiscal 2020” refers to the 52-week period ended January 30, 2021</span><span style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;">.</span></p>
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<p style="text-indent:0.0%;font-size:10.0pt;margin-top:18.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman;margin-bottom:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;">Estimates</span></p><p style="text-indent:0.0%;font-size:10.0pt;margin-top:6.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman;margin-bottom:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgba(0,0,0,1);white-space:pre-wrap;font-weight:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif;min-width:fit-content;">The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, our management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.</span></p>
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The Program features both shared and unique benefits for loyalty members and credit card holders. Under the Program, members accumulate points based on purchase activity and earn rewards by reaching certain point thresholds. Members earn rewards in the form of discount savings certificates. Rewards earned are valid through the stated expiration date, which is 60 days from the issuance date of the reward. Rewards not redeemed during the 60-day redemption period are forfeited.
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