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American Eagle Beats Q2 and Restores Guidance as Sweeney Campaign Drives Record Stock Jump

Executives say the celebrity ads brought a surge of new customers despite a challenging tariff backdrop.

Overview

  • American Eagle reported revenue of $1.28 billion and earnings of $0.45 per share for Q2, topping analyst estimates.
  • Shares jumped 37.96% to $18.89 for the company’s best single trading day on record following the results.
  • The company says the Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce campaigns delivered roughly 700,000–800,000 new customers and about 40 billion impressions, with a “Sydney” jacket selling out in 24 hours.
  • Full‑year guidance was reinstated with adjusted operating income projected at $255 million to $265 million after the outlook was withdrawn in May.
  • Management plans to extend both campaigns into the second half, noting most benefits will be reflected in Q3 as tariff exposure tied to sourcing in Vietnam and India pressures margins.