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How to Find Strong Buy Retail and Wholesale Stocks Using the Zacks Rank

Zacks Equity Research
·2 min read

Whether you're a growth, value, income, or momentum-focused investor, building a successful investment portfolio takes skill, research, and a little bit of luck.

Should You Buy #1 (Strong Buy)-Ranked American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) for Your Portfolio?

American Eagle Outfitters was upgraded to the Zacks Rank #1 list on January 23, 2024. The Zacks Rank is a unique stock-rating model that helps you take advantage of earnings estimate revision trends and provides a way to get into stocks highly sought after by institutional investors.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15–25 years. American Eagle, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the designing and marketing of casual clothing. The company’s assortment includes jeans, cargo pants, graphic T-shirts as well as a range of accessories, outerwear and footwear.

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Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $1.71 per share. AEO boasts an average earnings surprise of 22.7%.

Earnings are expected to grow 12.5% for the current fiscal year, while revenue is projected to increase 3.3%.

Even more impressive, AEO has gained in value over the past four weeks, up 0.4% compared to the S&P 500's loss of 2.7%.

Bottom Line

With a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, American Eagle Outfitters could be just the stock to help your portfolio generate returns that could fund your retirement, your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals.

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