Latest Updates from Consumer Services Sector: New Research on Aeropostale, American Eagle, Ann Inc, Boot Barn, and Buckle

NEW YORK, February 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO), American Eagle (NYSE: AEO), Ann Inc (NYSE: ANN), Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT), and Buckle (NYSE: BKE). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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ARO Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Aeropostale&d=19-Feb-2015&s=ARO ),

AEO Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=American%20Eagle&d=19-Feb-2015&s=AEO ),

ANN Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Ann%20Inc&d=19-Feb-2015&s=ANN ),

BOOT Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Boot%20Barn&d=19-Feb-2015&s=BOOT ),

BKE Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Buckle&d=19-Feb-2015&s=BKE ).

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Analyst Update: Appointments, Financial Results, Upcoming earnings, Sales Update

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The US stock markets mostly closed lower on Wednesday despite progress in Greece negotiations and dovish Fed minutes. Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 17.85 points, or 0.10%, at 18,029.85; S&P 500 closed down 0.68 points, or 0.03%, at 2,099.66; Nasdaq closed up 7.10 points, or 0.14%, at 4,906.36. European stocks ended mostly higher and rose to seven-year high amid Greek deal prospects, as Greece is expected to submit a loan request on Thursday to extend a loan agreement for up to six months. The FTSEuroFirst 300 index rose 0.7% to a fresh seven-year high of 1,515.90. On the other hand, most Asian stocks advanced on Wednesday due to investor optimism ahead of a European Central Bank meeting on bailout conditions for Greece, though many markets of the region were shut for the Lunar New Year.

Aeropostale Inc (Aeropostale) announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and CFO, Marc D. Miller to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Meanwhile David J. Dick was appointed as Senior Vice President and CFO of the Company. Additionally, the Company announced certain preliminary and unaudited financial results for Q4 2014.

American Eagle Outfitters' (American Eagle) net revenue for nine-week period ended January 3, 2015 increased 1% YoY to $893 million. The company expects Q4 2014 EPS to be approximately $0.32 to $0.34 per diluted share, against its previous EPS guidance of $0.30 to $0.33 per diluted share.

Ann Inc to release its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2014 results on March 13, 2015 over PR Newswire at approximately 7:45 a.m. ET. The results release will be followed by a live conference call and simultaneous audio webcast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET which will be followed by a management discussion and a question and answer session.

Boot Barn Holdings Inc's (Boot Barn) net sales for third quarter of fiscal 2015 ended increased 13.1% YoY to $130.5 million, aided by contributions from 14 new stores opened during the last twelve months; same store sales, which include e-commerce sales, increased 7.2%. The Company opened eight new stores during the quarter, resulting in total 166 stores across 26 states.

Buckle Inc's (Buckle) comparable store net sales for the 4-week period and 13-week fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015 increased 0.8% and 1.1% from comparable store net sales in the respective prior year periods. Net sales for the four-week fiscal period ended January 31, 2015 increased 3.6% YoY to $58.9 million and the same for 13-week fiscal fourth quarter increased 4.3% YoY to $353.5 million.

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