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An update from American Eagle ( (AEO) ) is now available.
On January 12, 2026, American Eagle Outfitters reported record holiday sales for the 2025 fourth quarter-to-date period, with comparable sales through January 3, 2026 rising in the high single digits and strong performance across both its American Eagle and Aerie brands. The company raised its fourth quarter 2025 operating income outlook to a range of $167 million to $170 million, up from prior guidance of $155 million to $160 million, reflecting solid margin performance and anticipated consolidated comparable sales growth of 8% to 9%, despite approximately $50 million of tariff-related pressure, signaling continued momentum in its brands and a stronger near-term earnings trajectory for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (AEO) stock is a Buy with a $35.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on American Eagle stock, see the AEO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on AEO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AEO is a Outperform.
American Eagle’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical indicators and a positive earnings call, reflecting confidence in future growth. However, financial performance concerns, particularly in profitability and cash flow, and a high valuation relative to peers, temper the outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on AEO stock, click here.
More about American Eagle
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a leading global specialty apparel retailer whose portfolio includes the American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands. The company focuses on casual, comfortable and timeless clothing that emphasizes optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, selling through stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a global network of license partners in more than 30 countries, and a robust e-commerce platform across its brands.
Average Trading Volume: 7,309,301
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $4.7B
For a thorough assessment of AEO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.