American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
Peers: ANF  GAP  URBN  FL  PLCE  GES 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AEO
  • Rev/Share 30.8452
  • Book/Share 9.0457
  • PB 1.8915
  • Debt/Equity 1.1618
  • CurrentRatio 1.6226
  • ROIC 0.0535

 

  • MktCap 2897387587.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.6644
  • PFCF 10.1947
  • PE 14.8232
  • Debt/Assets 0.4419
  • DivYield 0.0292
  • ROE 0.1207

 

  • Rating A
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation AEO BTIG Research -- Neutral -- -- Sept. 18, 2025
Reiterated AEO Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $12 $18 Sept. 4, 2025
Downgrade AEO BofA Securities Neutral Underperform -- $10 Aug. 25, 2025
Downgrade AEO JP Morgan Neutral Underweight -- $9 July 28, 2025
Downgrade AEO Barclays Equal Weight Underweight $17 $10 March 13, 2025
Reiterated AEO Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $18 $12 March 13, 2025
Downgrade AEO Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight $19 $17 Feb. 5, 2025
Upgrade AEO Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight $15 $16 Jan. 21, 2025
Reiterated AEO Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $20 $18 Jan. 14, 2025
Initiation AEO Raymond James -- Market Perform -- -- Dec. 13, 2024

News

How American Eagle's CEO defied critics of Sydney Sweeney ads — and gained 1M new customers: ‘You can't run from fear'
AEO
Published: September 30, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Sweeney, the star of "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," was showcased in American Eagle ads wearing the company's signature denim line.

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‘You Can't Run From Fear': American Eagle's CEO on the Sydney Sweeney Fallout
AEO
Published: September 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

Jay Schottenstein, the company's 71-year-old chief, has an uncanny ability to discern what young shoppers want.

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Can AEO's Brand Buzz & Store Revamp Keep the Momentum Going?
AEO
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle posts near-record Q2 revenues, fueled by bold campaigns, Aerie growth and star-powered collaborations.

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AEO
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Eagle (AEO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Will American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Return to $25 This Year?
AEO
Published: September 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) garnered some criticism earlier this year, and AEO stockholders have been on a roller-coaster ride.

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AEO
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Eagle (AEO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Wall Street Roundup: Jobs Data, Gold Highs, AI + Tariff Impact
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Published: September 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Jobs data is softening, making a September Fed rate cut highly likely, but inflation remains stubbornly high, creating tension for markets. Gold and silver are surging as investors seek inflation hedges, while most equities struggle and stock picking becomes more important.

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American Eagle Surges on Solid Q2 Earnings, Aerie Comps Rise 3%
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AEO posts a strong Q2 earnings beat, reinstates 2025 guidance, and makes progress on buybacks.

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American Eagle Outfitters stock pops on Q2 results
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO) shares surged 28% as the clothing company's second quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates. Earnings per share were $0.45, up 15% year-over-year and significantly ahead of estimates of $0.20.

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The Sydney Sweeney Effect: Bullish On American Eagle Post Q2
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle's Q2 earnings beat expectations, driven by the successful Sydney Sweeney denim campaign, which brought in new customers and boosted sales. Aerie remains the company's main growth engine, offsetting declines in the core American Eagle brand and attracting younger demographics. Management hints at a second Sydney Sweeney ad campaign in the fall, likely focused on activewear/loungewear, serving as a key catalyst for 2H25.

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American Eagle Shares Surge 30% After Sydney Sweeney Ad
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

20.4%. That's how much American Eagle's shares have declined this year so far, despite recent rallies sparked by the company's ad campaign with Sweeney and some meme stock craze surrounding the retailer.

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American Eagle Stock Eyes Best Day Ever After Earnings
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:AEO) stock is soaring today, up 31.5% at $17.91 at last glance, after the retailer posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings of 45 cents per share on revenue of $1.28 billion.

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American Eagle stock soars 24% thanks to Sydney Sweeney ad campaign: ‘She's a winner'
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of American Eagle closed Wednesday at $13.62, then shot up higher after-hours and in early Thursday trading following strong quarterly results.

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Sydney Sweeney's Great Jeans Just Tripped This $515 Million Stock Move
AEO
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Negative

American Eagle clears earnings views. Sydney Sweeney, Travis Kelce campaigns spark demand wave, add 700,000 new customers.

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Live Earnings: Will American Eagle Smash Q2 Estimates?
AEO
Published: September 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) reports Q2 FY2026 earnings after the close.

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Will Consumer Headwinds Weigh on American Eagle's Q2 Earnings?
AEO
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AEO's second-quarter fiscal 2025 results are likely to be dampened by weak demand, margin pressure and merchandising missteps.

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Curious about American Eagle (AEO) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
AEO
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of American Eagle (AEO) for the quarter ended July 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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Travis Kelce's collaboration sends this stock soaring
AEO
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is back in the spotlight after unveiling its latest celebrity-driven campaign, this time with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.

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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
AEO
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle (AEO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Is The Sydney Sweeney Boost Already Fading For American Eagle Stock?
AEO
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. AEO shares slipped Monday after fresh concerns emerged over slowing sales momentum, tariff headwinds, and limited earnings visibility, raising doubts about the retailer's ability to sustain its recent buzz from celebrity-driven marketing and denim demand.

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Investors Heavily Search American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Here is What You Need to Know
AEO
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Eagle (AEO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Sydney Sweeney and Trump may have been good for American Eagle's stock, but maybe not demand, data shows
AEO
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

“When a brand sees momentum stall so sharply, it often reflects a reputational or cultural factor cutting through to consumers.”

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American Eagle-Sydney Sweeney Controversy: AEO Is Laughing All The Way To The Bank
AEO
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

This summer, everybody is talking about jeans, specifically American Eagle jeans. Its “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign, featuring the Euphoria and The White Lotus star that broke on July 23, has sparked outrage from many by playing off the sound-alike words “genes” and “jeans” and garnered raves from others who delight in their outrage.

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AEO
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching American Eagle (AEO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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American Eagle Stock Jumps 23% After Trump Praises Controversial Sydney Sweeney Ad
AEO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

In a marketing video for American Eagle, Sweeney dons a pair of the brand's jeans and a denim jacket and makes a pun on the words “jeans” and “genes.” “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color.

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President Trump's shoutout sends this stock soaring over 20%
AEO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) stock soared 22% on Monday after President Donald Trump praised the company's latest marketing campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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3 Retail Stocks Ripe for a Short Squeeze
AEO, ANF, DKS
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:AEO) has been engulfed in controversy since releasing its new denim campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney, which ignited a retail trading frenzy and volatility.

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American Eagle shares soar nearly 20% after Trump gushes over ‘fantastic' Sydney Sweeney ad
AEO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

Trump's approval came after the "Euphoria" and "White Lotus" actress revealed that she is a registered Republican voter.

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American Eagle Stock Soars Following Trump's Support for Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad
AEO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

American Eagle stock jumped nearly 13%, putting shares on pace for their highest close since May 13.

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American Eagle Outfitters surges as Trump hails Sydney Sweenyy ads as 'HOT'
AEO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Shares in American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO) bounced after Donald Trump hailed the clothing company's advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney. In the posters, the text reads 'Sydney Sweeney has great genes', with a similar video ad where the word 'genes' is crossed out and is replaced with 'jeans'.

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About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)

  • IPO Date 1994-04-14
  • Website https://www.aeo-inc.com
  • Industry Apparel - Retail
  • CEO Jay L. Schottenstein
  • Employees 9000

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer that provides clothing, accessories, and personal care products under the American Eagle and Aerie brands. The company provides jeans, and specialty apparel and accessories for women and men; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections, as well as personal care products for women. It also offers graphic tees and other clothing products under the Tailgate brand name; and menswear products under the Todd Snyder New York brand name. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 880 American Eagle stores, 244 Aerie brand stand-alone stores, and five Todd Snyder stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. It also ships to 81 countries through its Websites; and offers its merchandise at 260 locations operated by licensees in 28 countries, as well as provides products through its Websites ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.