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AEO Stock Chart & Stats
$16.73
-$0.08(-0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$16.73
-$0.08(-0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.06 - $28.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.77M
Average Volume (3M)4.57M
Market Cap
$2.83B
Enterprise Value$4.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$147.95M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.3
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.00
Shares Outstanding167,573,330
10 Day Avg. Volume5,245,192
30 Day Avg. Volume4,568,178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.60
Price to Book (P/B)2.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio20.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.60Price Target Upside11.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerie Growth And Customer ExpansionAerie is supplying a substantial growth engine within AEO’s portfolio, with strong comparable sales, customer acquisition, and more than $2 billion in trailing-twelve-month sales. This scale and multi-channel momentum can support durable brand investment and reduce reliance on the American Eagle banner.
Material Margin And Profitability ImprovementBroad improvement across gross, operating, and net margins indicates that the earnings recovery is supported by better merchandise economics and operating leverage, not only revenue growth. If maintained, stronger profitability should improve reinvestment capacity and resilience through the retail cycle.
Positive Free Cash Flow And Meaningful LiquidityPositive free cash flow and substantial liquidity give AEO resources to fund planned capital expenditure, remodel stores, support distribution investments, and continue shareholder returns. This financial capacity provides flexibility while management works through brand repositioning and operating initiatives.
Bears Say
American Eagle Banner Weakness And Execution NeedsWeakness in the core American Eagle banner creates a durable portfolio risk because the company must repair women’s assortments, improve store conversion, and execute a large remodel program. Closures and repositioning may pressure sales and require sustained management attention before results stabilize.
Rising Leverage Reduces Financial FlexibilityThe steady increase in debt relative to equity reduces AEO’s flexibility if apparel demand weakens or operational initiatives take longer to deliver. Higher leverage can constrain future investment choices and increase the importance of maintaining profitability and cash generation through the retail cycle.
Tariff And Inventory Cost PressureInventory costs growing much faster than units and rising tariffs can compress merchandise margins and increase the risk of markdowns if demand does not absorb the investment. These pressures may persist across the balance of the year, making margin recovery more dependent on pricing and inventory execution.
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AEO FAQ
What was American Eagle’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Eagle lowest stock price was $14.05 and its highest was $28.46 in the past 12 months.
What is American Eagle’s market cap?
American Eagle’s market cap is $2.83B.
When is American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 24, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were American Eagle’s earnings last quarter?
American Eagle released its earnings results on Sep 09, 2026. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.221 by $0.569.
Is American Eagle overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Eagle’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Eagle pay dividends?
American Eagle pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.44%. See more information on American Eagle dividends here
What is American Eagle’s EPS estimate?
American Eagle’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does American Eagle have?
American Eagle has 167,573,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Eagle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Eagle reported an EPS of $0.79 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.221. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.973%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Eagle?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AEO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
American Eagle Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$18.60 (11.18% Upside)
$18.60 (11.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEO Sentiment 69%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 486.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $97.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 27%
Bearish news 73%
Bearish news 73%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.36%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
American Eagle
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates as a distinct fashion and lifestyle retail enterprise, offering a wide array of clothing, accessories, and personal care items. Its primary offerings are sold under the established American Eagle and Aerie labels. The American Eagle brand features various jeans, specialized apparel, and fashion accessories catering to both men and women. Conversely, the Aerie brand targets female customers with its collections of intimates, general clothing, activewear, swimwear, and personal care products. Additionally, AEO markets graphic t-shirts and other apparel via its Tailgate brand, and provides upscale menswear through its Todd Snyder New York division. As of January 29, 2022, the company managed a significant physical retail presence, including 880 American Eagle stores, 244 standalone Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets, located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Globally, AEO extends its reach by shipping to 81 countries through its dedicated e-commerce sites: ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. Its merchandise is also distributed through 260 licensed establishments operating in 28 nations. Established in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
AEO Company Deck
AEO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a largely positive operating picture driven by exceptional Aerie performance, strong top‑line growth (+10%) and notable margin expansion (+860 bps gross margin improvement). Management acknowledges targeted weaknesses at the American Eagle banner — primarily women’s bottoms and store conversion — and near‑term headwinds from tariffs, elevated inventory costs, and higher advertising spend. However, management has clear remediation plans (assortment fixes, marketing reallocation, distribution improvements) and balance sheet and liquidity capacity to support execution. On balance, the significant growth and profitability gains led by Aerie and the company’s action plans outweigh the addressable AE challenges and tariff uncertainty.View all AEO earnings summariesAEO Net revenue Breakdown
65.39% American Eagle
30.20% Aeire
AEO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.60
▲(11.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.96% Insiders
22.01% Mutual Funds
13.72% Other Institutional Investors
22.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors