$AEO Earnings: - Total net revenue of $1.38 billion increased 8% to last year. Total comparable sales increased 6%. - Gross profit of $672 million rose 34% from $500 million last year and gross margin of 48.7% expanded 980 basis points. - Diluted earnings per share of $0.79 compared to $0.45 last year. Average diluted shares outstanding were 170 million. “The second quarter reflects the value of our AEO Inc. portfolio, led by the broad-based momentum of Aerie and OFFLINE, alongside encouraging progress at American Eagle. We continue to expand Aerie's reach and deepen brand awareness, leveraging authentic connections to attract new customers and fuel engagement. AE saw sequential improvement from the first quarter, including the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in men’s, and we remain focused on opportunities to drive greater consistency in the women’s business,” commented Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer - AEO Inc. “Looking ahead to the second half, we are committed to building on the continued momentum in Aerie and OFFLINE, accelerating improvement at American Eagle, and unlocking greater consistency and profitability across the business,” he concluded.