NYSE: AEO
Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
Market Cap
$3.05B
52w High
$28.46
52w Low
$9.27
P/E
16.14
Volume
3.87M
Outstanding Shares
166.68M
Valuation Data Insufficient
The DCF model's fair value estimate is more than 3× the current stock price. This typically indicates unreliable model inputs — such as irregular cash flows or balance sheet distortions — rather than a genuine opportunity, so the valuation is not shown.
Price vs Fundamentals
The stock rose 71.54% over the last year. Revenue grew 3.16% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 8.35% to 5.96%. Free cash flow declined 90.05% over the trailing twelve months.
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
Operating margin currently stands at 5.96%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 3.16% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer that provides clothing, accessories, and personal care products under the American Eagle and Aerie brands.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
24
Buy
25
Hold
3
Sell
⚠ Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators — upgrades often follow price gains rather than precede them. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Last 3 reported quarters plus the next estimate. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
May 28, 2026
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EPS
Actual vs estimate by quarter
$0.45
$0.20
$0.53
$0.44
$0.84
$0.71
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Revenue
Actual vs estimate by quarter
$1.28B
$1.3B
$1.36B
$1.32B
$1.76B
$1.74B
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Dividends
$0.50/shareQuarterlyAdequateAEO pays a dividend with a 2.73% dividend yield.
Dividend Yield
2.73%
Annual Div / Share
$0.50
5yr CAGR
-4.67%
Dividend has been cut
Payout Ratio
66.67%
Adequate
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
-5.98%
5yr CAGR
-4.67%
10yr CAGR
+0%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$27/yr $2/mo | $27/yr $2/mo | $27/yr $2/mo |
Analysis
No strong strength signal stands out from the latest period pair.
Dividend has been reduced
The 5-year dividend CAGR of -4.67% is negative, indicating the payout has been cut over this period.