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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, Inc. (AEO) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 13 unique analysts
(16 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence2.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$18.80
+4.56% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest AEO Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Kelly Crago
BMO Capital
HoldReiterates
$18.00 → $20.00
Janine Stichter
BTIG
HoldReiterates
-
Paul Lejuez
Citi
HoldMaintains
$18.00
Dana Telsey
Telsey Advisory
HoldMaintains
$20.00 → $18.00
Janine Stichter
BTIG
HoldReiterates
-
Jonna Kim
TD Cowen
HoldReiterates
$18.00 → $16.00
Jonathan Keypour
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$22.00 → $20.00
Adrienne Yih
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$17.00 → $15.00
Mary Sport
BofA Securities
SellReiterates
$16.00
Matthew Boss
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$21.00
Jay Sole
UBS
BuyReiterates
$31.00 → $27.00
Tom Nikic
Needham
HoldMaintains
-
Alexandra Straton
Morgan Stanley
HoldInitiates Coverage
$18.00 → $17.00
Jonathan Keypour
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$22.00 → $20.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 2, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AEO?

The analyst consensus rating for AEO is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AEO?

The average 12-month price target for AEO is $18.80, representing an upside of 4.6% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $17.98.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.