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AEO Stock Chart & Stats
$17.00
-$0.08(-0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$17.00
-$0.08(-0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.05 - $28.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.77M
Average Volume (3M)4.35M
Market Cap
$2.74B
Enterprise Value$4.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$103.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.65
Shares Outstanding167,573,330
10 Day Avg. Volume4,540,222
30 Day Avg. Volume4,351,249
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
$20.11Price Target Upside18.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerie Brand Growth And ScaleAerie’s rapid, multi-channel growth and material customer adds create a durable revenue engine that reduces reliance on the legacy AE banner. Scale above $2B supports operating leverage, pricing power, and marketing efficiency, underpinning sustainable top-line and customer retention gains.
Margin Expansion And Profitability RecoveryLarge gross margin and merchandise margin improvements reflect better pricing, lower promotional dependency, and supply-chain/merchandise execution. These structural margin gains suggest higher long-term profitability potential and resilience to cost cycles if maintained through assortment and inventory discipline.
Improved Liquidity And Credit FacilityExtending the asset-based revolver and maintaining roughly $620M total liquidity gives multi-year funding flexibility for CapEx, remodels, and working capital. The longer maturity reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investments while management executes brand remediation and growth plans.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Flow ConversionDeteriorating operating cash flow and sharply lower free cash flow reduce the company’s ability to self-fund investments, dividends, or buybacks. Persistent weak cash conversion signals working‑capital strain or timing issues that can pressure liquidity and elevate dependence on external financing over months.
Elevated Leverage Reduces Financial FlexibilityHigher leverage increases interest and covenant sensitivity, limiting capacity to fund growth or absorb shocks. Even with improved ROE, the heavier debt load constrains strategic optionality and raises refinancing and cost-of-capital risk during periods of cash-flow weakness or rising rates.
AE Banner Weakness And Tariff-driven Inventory CostsUnderperformance at the American Eagle banner, combined with materially higher inventory cost from tariffs, pressures margins and necessitates markdowns, store closures and remodel spending. Execution risk in assortment and store conversion could persist, weighing on medium-term revenue and margin recovery.
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AEO FAQ
What was American Eagle’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Eagle lowest stock price was $12.04 and its highest was $28.46 in the past 12 months.
What is American Eagle’s market cap?
American Eagle’s market cap is $2.74B.
When is American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were American Eagle’s earnings last quarter?
American Eagle released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.121 by $0.019.
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%. See more information on American Eagle dividends here
What is American Eagle’s EPS estimate?
American Eagle’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
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 $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.121. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.83%.
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?
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American Eagle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$20.11 (18.30% Upside)
$20.11 (18.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEO Sentiment 78%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3M 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 ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.32%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q1 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
$20.11
▲(18.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.96% Insiders
22.01% Mutual Funds
13.71% Other Institutional Investors
23.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors