AEO has a fast-growing Aerie franchise, a still-large American Eagle denim core, positive cash flow and no year-end long-term debt, but fiscal 2025 exposed how quickly tariffs, markdowns, leases, inventory and restructuring charges can shrink retail margins.
American Eagle Outfitters: Aerie is flying, but tariffs and markdowns clipped the margin story
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AEO has a fast-growing Aerie franchise, a still-large American Eagle denim core, positive cash flow and no year-end long-term debt, but fiscal 2025 exposed how quickly tariffs, markdowns, leases, inventory and restructuring charges can shrink retail margins.
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