Target overshoots, American Eagle beats, Lowe's disappoints

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Target (TGT)

Target beating estimates and raising revenue guidance.The retail giant posting earnings of $1.21 per share for its most-recent quarter, twice what it was a year ago. The company raised its earnings outlook for the year by a dime. It's now a range between $4.60 and $4.75 a share. One very bright spot has been digital sales, which is seeing 30% growth from last year.

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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)

One retailer not having a good day is, surprisingly, American Eagle Outfitters. Shares are being sold off even though the company beat analysts' estimates. The teen apparel seller reported 12% higher revenue for the most-recent quarter compared to last year. And earnings were $0.17 a share, a huge increase from last year's $0.05. Still the stock is trading down, falling 10% earlier in the session on what looks to be profit-taking. Prior to Wednesday's drop, American Eagle was up 33% for the year.

 

Lowe's (LOW)

Home improvement behemoth Lowe's is flat for the day. The company missed earnings expectations when it reported this morning but profits are still 15% higher from a year ago. Sales were up more than 4% from last year, similar to rival Home Depot (HD), which released its results yesterday. But higher costs and taxes kept Lowe's from hitting Wall Street's numbers.

 

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