NYSE: AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
After hours: $17.82(+0.03%) · as of 7:37 PM ET
Market Cap
$2.99B
52w High
$28.46
52w Low
$12.01
P/E
10.95
Volume
2.53M
Outstanding Shares
167.57M
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
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 48.25% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.22% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 5.67% to 7.57%. Free cash flow declined 92.96% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving 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.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 7.57%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 6.22% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
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.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
24
Buy
26
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Sep 2, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.21 · Revenue est $1.37B
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Dividends
$0.50/shareQuarterlySafeAEO pays a dividend with a 2.81% dividend yield, covered 2.3× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
2.81%
Annual Div / Share
$0.50
5yr CAGR
-5.9%
Dividend has been cut
Payout Ratio
45.39%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
-3.71%
5yr CAGR
-5.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|
$28/yr $2/mo | $28/yr $2/mo | $28/yr $2/mo |
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.3× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
Dividend has been reduced
The 5-year dividend CAGR of -5.9% is negative, indicating the payout has been cut over this period.