Katie Delahunt's questions to American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Katie Delahunt, on for Alex Straton, asked about the potential impact of a new political administration on tariffs and the company's corresponding manufacturing exposure.
Answer
CEO Jay Schottenstein stressed the company's operational flexibility, citing its experience with tariff changes from 2016-2020. CFO Mike Mathias added that their diversified sourcing base across 15+ countries and proactive efforts to build redundancy position them to react to any policy changes.