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UBS raises American Eagle stock target by $10

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 05/21/2024, 07:46 PM
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On Tuesday, UBS has increased the price target for American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) to $155.00, up from the previous $145.00, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. The adjustment follows expectations of a strong first-quarter performance from the company's Abercrombie brand, which is anticipated to continue its momentum into the second quarter.

The firm forecasts a first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) beat of 23 cents and anticipates that American Eagle will raise its full-year 2024 operating guidance. The positive outlook suggests that American Eagle's upcoming financial report may lead to upward revisions of the Street's full-year 2024 EPS estimates for the company.

Despite the optimism surrounding American Eagle's first-quarter results, UBS notes that the market has likely already factored in a solid performance. The firm points out that the current bullish sentiment may limit the stock's upside potential following the earnings announcement.

The options market is currently pricing in a potential stock price movement of plus or minus 14.0% around the earnings event, which is higher than the historical average movement of 12.5%. UBS, however, expects the actual volatility to be less than the 14.0% anticipated by the options market. This projection indicates a belief that the stock may not experience as significant price fluctuations as options traders are predicting.

InvestingPro Insights

As American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) approaches its first-quarter earnings report, InvestingPro data provides a deeper dive into the company's financial health and stock performance. With a market capitalization of $4.66 billion and a P/E ratio that has adjusted to a more attractive 16.39 in the last twelve months as of Q4 2024, American Eagle appears to be trading at a valuation that is mindful of its near-term earnings growth. This is corroborated by a PEG ratio of 0.77, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued based on its earnings growth rate.

InvestingPro Tips reveal that analysts are taking a positive stance on American Eagle, with four analysts revising their earnings upwards for the upcoming period. This aligns with UBS's expectation of a first-quarter earnings per share beat. Additionally, the company's stock price has seen a significant uptick, with a 44.17% return over the last six months and an impressive 99.97% return over the past year. These movements reflect a robust performance that could be indicative of investor confidence in the company's strategic direction and operational execution.

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