Better Buy: Nike vs. American Eagle Outfitters

It's been a challenging year for retail, with store closures pressuring revenue for even the most dominant players like Nike (NYSE: NKE). However, traditional mall stores like American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) also have an opportunity to gain market share and come out of the coronavirus pandemic stronger than before as the weakest retailers are forced to shutter stores.

Nike has been the better growth stock over the last decade, but American Eagle may offer a compelling value at these price levels. Here's a comparison of where both companies currently stand. Perhaps this data can help to determine which stock is the better buy right now.

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