American Eagle raises Q4 operating income view to $155M-$160M from $125M-$130M

The company states: “Based on stronger sales trends, the company is raising its fourth quarter operating income guidance to $155 to $160 million based on comparable sales in the range of positive 8% to 9% with similar growth for total revenue. Previous fourth quarter guidance of operating income of $125 to $130 million was based on comparable sales in the positive low single digits. For the year, adjusted operating income guidance rises to $303 to $308 million, with comparable sales in the low single digits from prior guidance of adjusted operating income of $255 to $265 million on flat comparable sales.”