American Eagle shares drop after revenue falls short, e-commerce sales slow from last year

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Description: American Eagle shares tumbled Thursday after the company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue short of analysts’ estimates, as its e-commerce business decelerated compared with the prior year.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Sep 02, 2021

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/02/american-eagle-aeo-q2-2021-earnings.html

Questions for discussion:

  • Explain the problems retailers like American Eagle are facing as they adapt to the ever changing retail business environment.
  • What would you advise management of American Eagle do at this time?
  • Would you be an investor in the firm today?