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May 24, 2012
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| 06:45 EDT |  | AEO |
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May 23, 2012
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| 09:32 EDT |  | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle says capital allocation to be part of comprehensive review | | Says will will look at capital allocation, including dividends and buybacks, as part of a comprehensive strategic review over the next several months. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 09:20 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle sees "plenty" of opportunities for profitable growth domestically |
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| 09:18 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle says sees level of promotional activity to continue | | Says on target to open an additional nine stores this year and remodel 55-65 stores. Says remains cautious on the competitive environment and have assumed that a level of promotional activity will continue. Sees Q2 ending inventory to increase in mid-single digits. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 09:08 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle says saw 20% increase in repeat customers in Q1 | | Says goal for back-to-school, holiday is to create more in-store newness and turn fashion items faster. Comments made on the Q1 earnings conference call. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 08:03 EDT |  | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle reports Q1 online sales up 22% | | :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 08:03 EDT | | AEO |
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| 08:02 EDT | | AEO |
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| 08:02 EDT | | AEO |
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| 08:01 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle reports Q1 adjusted EPS 22c, consensus 20c | | Reports Q1 revenue $719M, consensus $718.97M. Reports Q1 SSS, including AE Direct, up 17%. :theflyonthewall.com |
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May 22, 2012
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| 14:57 EDT | | WLT |
| theflyonthewall.com: | Patriot Coal rebounding after announcing talks with lenders, Blackstone hiring |
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| 12:24 EDT | | WLT |
| theflyonthewall.com: | Coal miners sink after Patriot reportedly explores refinancing | | Patriot Coal (PCX) and other met coal miners are retreating after online news publisher Debtwire reported that Patriot on Friday met with restructuring advisors because it may need to refinance its debts. In early afternoon trading, Patriot Coal tumbled 27.98% to $2.42. Arch Coal (ACI), Alpha Natural Resources (ANR), CONSOL Energy (CNX), James River (JRCC), and Walter Energy (WLT) all fell significantly. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 11:59 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | Earnings Preview: American Eagle sees Q1 EPS 18c-20c, reports Q1 net sales $719M | | American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is expected to report Q1 earnings before the market open on Wednesday, May 23 with a conference call scheduled for 9:00 am ET. Analysts are looking for EPS of 20c on revenue of $719.99M. The consensus range is 18c-25c for EPS and $718M-$741.6M for revenue, according to First Call. In early May, the retailer raised its Q1 EPS view to 18c-20c from 8c-10c, and the company said net sales for Q1 increased 18% to $719M. Same-store sales for the quarter increased 17% including sales from AEO direct. At the same time, American Eagle forecast FY12 EPS $1.06-$1.12, consensus $1.19, with SSS growth in the low-to-mid single digit range. The company recently said that CFO Joan Hilson would step down and that a search for a successor is currently under way. American Eagle also announced plans to exit its children's business, 77kids, which includes 22 stores and an online business. The company sees charges associated with the disposition of 77kids to be taken primarily in Q2 and Q3, which will be disclosed as plans are finalized. Brean Murray upgraded American Eagle ahead of the Q1 earnings report to Buy from Hold given new CEO Robert Hanson's plans to turnaround the company. The analyst is impressed with Hanson's initial actions that include closure of its 77kids operations and the departure of their CFO. Shares were also upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel Nicolaus on May 2, to Outperform from Neutral at Wedbush on May 1, and RBC Capital increased its target on the stock to $26 from $17 after preannouncing higher than expected Q1 EPS. :theflyonthewall.com |
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May 21, 2012
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| 12:21 EDT |  | AEO |
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| 11:06 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle volatility increases on exiting children’s division into Q1 | | American Eagle June call option implied volatility is at 48, July is at 44; above its 26-week average of 39 according to Track Data. Elevated volatility suggests larger price movement into Q1 and the company unveiling plans to exit the children’s business as the retailer also announced CFO Joan Hilson is stepping down. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 10:34 EDT |  | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary | | Today's noteworthy upgrades include: Alpha Natural (ANR) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Brean Murray... American Eagle (AEO) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Brean Murray... Group 1 Automotive (GPI) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Sterne Agee... LPL Investment (LPLA) upgraded to Neutral from Negative at Susquehanna... Mid-Con Energy (MCEP) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Raymond James... Safeway (SWY) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup... United Bankshares (UBSI) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Janney Capital... Waters (WAT) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Mizuho... Boeing (BA) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Argus. :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 09:00 EDT |  | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle rises 4.6% | | American Eagle is up 4.6%, or 85c, to $19.25 :theflyonthewall.com |
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| 06:40 EDT | | AEO |
| theflyonthewall.com: | American Eagle upgraded to Buy from Hold at Brean Murray | | Brean Murray upgraded American Eagle ahead of Wednesday's Q1 earnings report given new CEO Robert Hanson's plans to turnaround the company. The analyst is impressed with Hanson's initial actions that include closure of its 77kids operations and the departure of their CFO. Price target is $23. :theflyonthewall.com |
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May 18, 2012
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| 16:04 EDT | | AEO |
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| 16:02 EDT | | AEO |
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| 00:09 EDT | | WLT |
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May 14, 2012
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| 10:24 EDT |  | WLT |
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| 05:44 EDT | | WLT |
| theflyonthewall.com: | Walter Energy initiated with an Outperform at Wells Fargo | | Price target range $77-$84. :theflyonthewall.com |
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