“Net income per diluted share attributable to AEO for Fiscal 2025 was $1.09, which included $97.9 million (net of $3.7 million of non-controlling interest), or $0.43 per diluted share, of pre-tax impairment and restructuring charges.”
“The increase was primarily the result of the $65 million increase in gross margin, driven by higher merchandise margin on the $196 million, or 12%, increase in total net revenue, which was partially offset by increased promotional activity 38 and $26 million of incremental tariffs, net of mitigation efforts, as well as a $19 million increase in buying, occupancy, and warehousing costs primarily related to delivery and new store rent.”
“Canada net sales increased $2.4 million, or 1% (4% constant-currency), in 2025, compared to 2024, driven primarily by our Canada wholesale business, partially offset by declines in our Canada DTC business, reflecting a decline in consumer demand for our Canada DTC e-commerce business.”