American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AEO R2KR3K
Company Overview
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. It provides jeans, apparel and accessories, and personal care products for women and men under the American Eagle brand; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands. The company also offers menswear products under the Todd Snyder New York brand; and fashion clothing and accessories under the Unsubscribed brand. It sells its products through its own and licensed retail stores, concession-based shops-within-shops, wholesale markets, and online marketplaces; and digital channels, such as www.ae.com, www.aerie.com, www.toddsnyder.com, and www.unsubscribed.com. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 17.6%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Trades at a P/E of 10.9, below the sector median of 19.5.
Offers a dividend yield of 2.82%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Jan 2026 Revenue of $5.55B (+4.1% YoY); net profit $191.98M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +9.7%, earnings -41.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 3.6%, profit CAGR 0.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 3.57% |
| 1 Year: | 9.70% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 0.39% |
| 1 Year: | -41.71% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +32.16% |
| 6 Months: | -4.44% |
| 3 Months: | +6.58% |
| 1 Month: | -1.86% |
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- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)54.90 · Neutral
P/E of 10.94 is below the sector median of 19.51 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
Computed from daily close history using EMA cross, slope, and RSI signals.
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Attractive dividend yield of 2.82%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Trading 37.1% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Cyclical).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEO American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. R2KR3K | 17.39 | 10.94 | $2.91B | 2.82% | 10.43% | 17.57% | 3.57% | 0.39% |
| 2 | AMZN Amazon.com, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 258.51 | 20.78 | $2.79T | 0.00% | 13.33% | 30.56% | 24.04% | 32.72% |
| 3 | TSLA Tesla, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAI | 354.29 | 325.04 | $1.40T | 0.00% | 4.10% | 4.67% | 52.40% | 39.39% |
| 4 | HD The Home Depot, Inc. SPXR3K | 321.05 | 22.79 | $320.12B | 2.67% | 28.75% | 128.38% | 4.06% | 6.35% |
| 5 | BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited AITECH | 113.24 | 17.37 | $271.42B | 0.83% | 4.16% | 9.22% | 5.62% | 12.49% |
| 6 | TM Toyota Motor Corporation | 197.39 | 8.85 | $233.73B | 3.30% | 5.24% | 12.40% | 10.91% | 16.22% |
| 7 | MCD McDonald's Corporation SPXR3K | 255.69 | 20.75 | $181.67B | 2.69% | 22.47% | - | 0.92% | 7.33% |
| 8 | BKNG Booking Holdings Inc. NDXSPXR3K | 193.29 | 21.48 | $149.78B | 0.78% | 70.23% | -96.88% | 16.93% | 22.07% |
| 9 | TJX The TJX Companies, Inc. SPXR3K | 132.08 | 25.70 | $145.91B | 1.18% | 21.26% | 61.25% | 6.84% | 8.48% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Feb 2018 | May 2018 | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | May 2019 | Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | May 2021 | Jul 2021 | Oct 2021 | Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | May 2024 | Aug 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | Jan 2025 | Apr 2025 | May 2025 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | 761.84M | 844.56M | 960.43M | 1.23B | 822.96M | 964.85M | 1.00B | 1.24B | 886.29M | 1.04B | 1.07B | 1.31B | 551.69M | 883.51M | 1.03B | 1.03B | 1.19B | 1.27B | 1.06B | 1.20B | 1.24B | 1.08B | 1.20B | 1.30B | 1.14B | 1.29B | - | 1.29B | - | 1.09B | 1.09B | 1.28B | 1.28B | 1.36B | 1.36B | 1.81B | 1.20B | 1.20B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 767.18M | - | 783.71M | - | 810.82M | - | 1.16B | 739.11M | - |
| Gross Profit | 377.82M | 388.50M | 277.82M | 292.65M | 374.91M | 425.12M | 304.44M | 353.10M | 399.49M | 430.61M | 324.92M | 382.57M | 407.06M | 407.75M | 28.31M | 265.20M | 414.78M | 436.19M | 502.39M | 564.52M | 388.03M | 370.02M | 479.77M | 413.18M | 453.02M | 543.80M | 464.24M | 498.90M | - | 526.62M | - | 322.42M | 322.42M | 499.96M | 499.96M | 551.88M | 551.88M | 651.06M | 456.17M | 456.17M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 390.48M | - | 396.88M | - | 439.30M | - | 470.83M | 427.95M | - |
| Operating Income | 118.27M | - | 36.95M | 38.90M | 110.92M | - | 50.71M | 76.39M | 108.63M | - | 47.85M | 81.92M | 103.10M | - | -358.24M | -12.24M | 95.55M | 133.43M | 168.00M | 209.69M | 41.90M | 14.01M | 117.55M | 22.83M | 65.29M | 125.36M | 77.84M | 101.11M | - | 106.09M | - | -68.06M | -85.18M | 103.08M | 103.08M | 112.57M | 112.57M | 180.23M | 28.23M | 28.23M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -14.55M | - | 161.99M | - | 167.62M | - | 234.94M | 79.68M | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -85.13M | - | 101.34M | - | 124.58M | - | 108.08M | 27.59M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -19.71M | - | 23.70M | - | 33.24M | - | 26.64M | 4.66M | - |
| Net Income | 75.76M | 54.62M | 25.24M | 21.24M | 63.73M | 93.96M | 39.93M | 60.33M | 85.47M | 76.17M | 40.75M | 64.98M | 80.76M | 4.76M | -257.16M | -13.75M | 58.11M | 95.46M | 121.51M | 152.22M | 31.74M | -42.47M | 81.27M | 18.45M | 48.57M | 96.70M | 67.75M | 77.26M | - | 80.02M | - | -64.90M | -64.90M | 77.63M | 77.63M | 91.34M | 91.34M | 87.91M | 23.52M | 23.52M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.23 | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.03 | -1.54 | -0.08 | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.16 | -0.24 | 0.42 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 0.49 | 0.34 | 0.39 | - | 0.41 | - | -0.36 | -0.36 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.95B | 2.94B | 2.95B | 3.12B | 3.48B | 3.31B | 3.28B | 3.52B | 3.61B | 3.80B | 4.04B | 4.31B | 3.76B | - | 4.99B | 5.26B | 5.26B | 5.33B | 5.33B | 5.55B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.24B | 3.24B | - | 3.24B | - | 3.52B |
| Gross Profit | 1.20B | 1.17B | 1.18B | 1.14B | 1.39B | 1.11B | 1.15B | 1.30B | 1.37B | 1.37B | 1.49B | 1.52B | 1.15B | - | 1.75B | 2.02B | 2.02B | 2.09B | 2.09B | 2.03B |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.48B | 1.66B | - | 1.64B | - | 1.70B |
| Operating Income | 382.80M | 310.39M | 339.55M | 269.33M | 394.61M | 141.06M | 155.76M | 319.88M | 331.48M | 302.79M | 337.13M | 233.34M | -271.35M | - | 269.26M | 364.41M | 222.72M | 444.86M | 427.30M | 327.82M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 481.75M | 599.62M | - | 665.39M | - | 550.00M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34.63M | 14.30M | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 178.49M | 238.92M | - | 439.76M | - | 249.39M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 53.36M | 69.82M | - | 112.85M | - | 63.87M |
| Net Income | 179.06M | 169.02M | 140.65M | 151.71M | 232.11M | 82.98M | 80.32M | 218.14M | 212.45M | 204.16M | 261.90M | 191.26M | -209.27M | - | 125.14M | 170.04M | 170.04M | 329.38M | 329.38M | 191.98M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.86 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 1.16 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 1.11 | 1.16 | 1.13 | 1.47 | 1.12 | -1.26 | - | 0.64 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.09 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2008 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 2.14B | 1.88B | 1.95B | 1.76B | 1.69B | 1.70B | 1.61B | 1.78B | 1.82B | 1.90B | 3.33B | 3.43B | - | 3.42B | 3.56B | 3.56B | 3.83B | 3.83B | 4.01B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.10B | 1.43B | - | 1.35B | - | 1.31B |
| Cash & Equivalents | 116.06M | 473.34M | 693.96M | 667.59M | 719.54M | 509.12M | 418.93M | 410.70M | 260.07M | 378.61M | 413.61M | 333.33M | 361.93M | 850.48M | - | 170.21M | 354.09M | 354.09M | 308.96M | 308.96M | 238.92M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 585.08M | 640.66M | - | 636.65M | - | 701.97M |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 242.39M | 247.93M | - | 262.37M | - | 258.62M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.82B | 1.82B | - | 2.06B | - | 2.32B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 408.95M | 387.84M | 405.40M | 435.90M | 415.48M | 459.09M | 463.68M | 493.78M | 485.22M | 542.64M | 751.76M | 858.48M | - | 768.95M | 891.17M | 891.17M | 882.66M | 882.66M | 867.56M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 325.29M | 341.00M | 8.91M | - | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.37B | 1.19B | - | 1.45B | - | 1.70B |
| Total Equity | 1.34B | 1.41B | 1.58B | 1.35B | 1.42B | 1.22B | 1.17B | 1.14B | 1.05B | 1.20B | 1.25B | 1.29B | 1.25B | 1.09B | - | 1.60B | 1.74B | 1.74B | 1.76B | 1.76B | 1.69B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 249.57M | 249.57M | - | 249.57M | - | 249.57M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 345.11M | 400.33M | 402.59M | - | - | - | - | - | 365.60M | 394.43M | 456.64M | 415.42M | 202.50M | - | 406.30M | 580.71M | 580.71M | 476.80M | 476.80M | 456.18M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 99.04M | -48.73M | 27.61M | - | - | - | - | - | -163.02M | -172.15M | -282.83M | -174.89M | -73.94M | - | -261.38M | -287.43M | -287.43M | -217.51M | -217.51M | -202.65M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -8.51M | -119.81M | -436.53M | - | - | - | - | - | -85.06M | -188.77M | -252.50M | -211.23M | 359.91M | - | -407.89M | -109.47M | -109.47M | -301.91M | -301.91M | -326.85M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | -278.50M | -245.00M | -153.26M | -161.49M | -169.47M | -189.02M | -210.36M | -127.97M | - | -260.38M | -174.44M | -174.44M | -222.54M | -222.54M | -260.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 204.10M | 224.96M | 267.62M | 205.06M | 74.52M | - | 145.92M | 406.27M | 406.27M | 254.26M | 254.26M | 195.39M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -262.97M | 183.80M | - | -42.62M | - | -73.32M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | 216.07M | 15.16M | 173.55M | 33.05M | - | 227.07M | - | 87.68M | 144.41M | 112.38M | 20.00M | - | 9.78M | - | 10.67M | - | 190.91M | 56.91M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Jan 2009 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 40.6% | 39.9% | 40.1% | 36.7% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 35.2% | 37.0% | 37.9% | 36.1% | 36.9% | 35.3% | 30.5% | - | 35.0% | 38.5% | 38.5% | 39.2% | 39.2% | 36.5% |
| Operating Margin % | 13.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 8.4% | 5.4% | -7.2% | - | 5.4% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Net Margin % | 6.1% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 6.5% | 4.4% | -5.6% | - | 2.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| ROE % | 12.7% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 19.0% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 20.7% | 17.6% | 16.4% | 20.3% | 15.3% | -19.3% | - | 7.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 11.3% |
| ROCE % | - | 18.0% | 22.8% | 17.4% | 29.9% | 11.0% | 12.6% | 27.9% | 25.7% | 22.7% | 24.8% | 9.1% | -10.5% | - | 10.2% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 10.4% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 15.91% | 26.66M | $449.83M |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.01% | 11.75M | $198.28M |
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 6.12% | 10.25M | $172.97M |
| 4 | State Street Corporation | 4.09% | 6.86M | $115.72M |
| 5 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.08% | 6.84M | $115.47M |
| 6 | Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 3.95% | 6.62M | $111.60M |
| 7 | American Century Companies Inc | 3.81% | 6.38M | $107.67M |
| 8 | Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 3.50% | 5.86M | $98.88M |
| 9 | UBS Group AG | 2.46% | 4.12M | $69.44M |
| 10 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.42% | 4.05M | $68.34M |
Analyst View
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AEO — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) trades at $17.39 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $11.85 to $27.66.
What is the market capitalisation of AEO?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has a market capitalisation of $2.91B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of AEO?
AEO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.94. The industry average P/E is 19.51. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.83.
Does AEO pay a dividend?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.82%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of AEO?
AEO has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.57%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.43%.
Is AEO a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.