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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

AEONYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel Retail

$17.98Today:- (-)1Y +20.74%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$3.07B
P/E (TTM)
9.12
Forward P/E
4.63
Dividend yield
2.77%
52-week range
$14.10$28.46
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
6.90M

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

American Eagle Outfitters Stock Price Chart

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$17.84 - $18.41
52-Week High$28.46
52-Week Low$14.10
Open$18.19
Volume (last close)3.32M
Average Volume (3M)6.90M
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)5.15B
Net Income (TTM)336.86M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)105.01M
EPS (TTM)$1.95
Profit Margin6.54%
Operating Margin10.34%
Return on Equity (ROE)19.11%
Debt to Equity0.05
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$0.50
Dividend Yield2.77%
Payout Ratio25.64%
Last Dividend Ex-DateOct 9, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap3.07B
Shares Outstanding170.18M
P/E Ratio (TTM)9.12
Forward P/E4.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.60
Price to Book (P/B)1.74
EV/EBITDA5.81
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$16.79
200-Day MA$18.87
1-Year Change+20.74%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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American Eagle Outfitters at a Glance

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has a market capitalization of $3.07B. The stock trades at 9.1× trailing earnings, 4.6× forward earnings and 0.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $336.86M on revenue of $5.15B (a 6.5% profit margin) and generated $105.01M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 11.5% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $147.95M in cash and securities against $85.00M of debt, a net cash position of $62.95M.

American Eagle Outfitters pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.50 per share a year, a 2.77% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 26% payout ratio.

The share price is up 20.7% over the past year. At $17.98 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $14.10 to $28.46, below its 200-day moving average of $18.87.

Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $18.80, 4.6% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.

Frequently Asked Questions About American Eagle Outfitters

What is the current stock price for AEO?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, AEO stock trades at $17.98. The 52-week range is $14.10–$28.46, with a day range of $17.84–$18.41.

What is the P/E ratio for AEO?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Eagle Outfitters's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 9.1, meaning investors pay $9.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 4.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. American Eagle Outfitters operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Does AEO pay dividends?

Yes, American Eagle Outfitters pays a 2.77% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($0.50 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 25.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 9, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for AEO?

Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for AEO is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $18.80, a 4.6% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $17.98.

What is the market cap of AEO?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Eagle Outfitters's market capitalization is $3.06B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. American Eagle Outfitters operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Apparel Retail industry.