09:14 AM EST, 03/07/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were edging higher premarket Thursday, with the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ) up 0.1% and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) gaining 0.2%.

American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ) was over 12% higher after it reported increases in fiscal Q4 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.

Burlington Stores ( BURL ) was up more than 6% after it reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Kroger ( KR ) was rising past 4% after it reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted net earnings and sales.