08:56 AM EST, 01/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ) reported Q4 comparable sales growth Monday 'to-date' as of Jan. 3 in the 'high single digits.'

The specialty retailer added 'following a record holiday season,' it is boosting its projected Q4 operating income guidance to a range of $167 million to $170 million, up from previous guidance of $155 million to $160 million.

Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect $159.9 million.

Shares of the company were down 9% in recent Monday premarket activity.