American Eagle stock soared by more than 24% higher in pre-market trading Thursday after the clothing chain credited a risqué Sydney Sweeney ad campaign with supercharging sales — even as the spots sparked outrage online and in Washington.

Executives told Wall Street analysts that the campaign featuring the “Euphoria” star — billed as “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” — drove record traffic and unprecedented new customer sign-ups.

“Sweeney is a winner, and in just six weeks, the campaign has generated unprecedented new customer acquisition,” chief marketing officer Craig Brommers said on the company’s earnings call. 5

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Shares of American Eagle Outfitters closed Wednesday at $13.62, then shot up higher after-hours and in early Thursday trading following strong quarterly results.

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