American Eagle gains on raising annual sales forecast

Shares of American Eagle up 15% at $23.58 after the bell

Co raises annual comparable sales forecast betting on marketing-driven demand for its apparel and accessories during the holiday season

Co sees annual comparable sales rising in the low single digits, compared to its previous expectations of about flat growth

Posts Q3 net revenue of $1.36 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $1.32 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG

Comparable sales for the reported quarter rise 4%, compared with analysts' estimates of a 2.4% rise

Sees current-quarter comparable sales rising between 8% and 9%, compared with analysts' estimates of a 2.2% rise

Stock up 25.1% YTD