American Eagle (AEO)
NYSE:AEO
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AEO Stock Chart & Stats
$19.42
-$0.28(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.42
-$0.28(-1.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.27 - $28.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.49M
Average Volume (3M)5.60M
Market Cap
$3.15B
Enterprise Value$4.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$103.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.65
Shares Outstanding167,573,330
10 Day Avg. Volume7,644,009
30 Day Avg. Volume5,597,609
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.61
Price to Book (P/B)2.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio8.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.13Price Target Upside3.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerie Growth & Customer AcquisitionAerie is a durable growth engine: rapid same-store and total sales expansion plus meaningful new-customer adds create scale benefits (higher AOV, brand loyalty, network effects). That scale supports margin leverage, marketing efficiency, and lasting market-share gains across channels over the medium term.
Sustained Margin ImprovementMaterial margin expansion reflects mix shift toward higher-margin Aerie, reduced promotion cadence, and buying/warehousing leverage. If sustained, these structural margin gains improve operating earnings power and free cash potential, enabling reinvestment and shareholder returns beyond short-term promotional cycles.
Extended Liquidity RunwayLengthening the revolver maturity gives the company multi-year liquidity visibility to fund CapEx, remodels, and strategic initiatives while managing tariff timing. The extension reduces near-term refinancing pressure and supports execution of turnaround plans despite a modestly higher margin on borrowings.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Flow GenerationTTM deterioration in operating and free cash flow signals working-capital and timing stresses that undermine the company’s ability to fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvest without relying on borrowings. Persistent weak cash conversion raises refinancing and flexibility risks over the next several quarters.
Rising LeverageLeverage has increased materially, reducing balance-sheet optionality. Higher debt levels heighten interest-cost exposure and restrict strategic choices—e.g., pace of store investment or M&A—especially if cash flow remains weak or if margins face tariff or retail demand shocks.
American Eagle Banner ExecutionUnderperformance at the AE banner and specific product gaps (women’s bottoms/denim) require assortment fixes, store-remodel investment, and conversion improvement. Execution risk at AE could persistently offset Aerie gains and pressure consolidated sales and margins until remediation proves durable.
American Eagle News
AEO FAQ
What was American Eagle’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Eagle lowest stock price was $9.27 and its highest was $28.46 in the past 12 months.
What is American Eagle’s market cap?
American Eagle’s market cap is $3.15B.
When is American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Eagle’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 87 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 2.09%. See more information on American Eagle dividends here
What is American Eagle’s EPS estimate?
American Eagle’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
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
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American Eagle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$20.13 (3.63% Upside)
$20.13 (3.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEO Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $99.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.24%
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
$20.13
▲(3.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.96% Insiders
22.30% Mutual Funds
14.22% Other Institutional Investors
23.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors