AEOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +7.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 24 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (89): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Accruals (38): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AEO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $19 → $21 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Reinstates | Underperform | $16 |
| 6 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Reinstates | Equal-Weight | $18 |
| 1 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Needham | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AEO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 25 Aug 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. returned +37.5% against +20.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has a market value of $2.7B and an enterprise value of $4.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $5.7B. The latest quarter grew 9.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $273.4M, a 4.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.62.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $185.0M, after $260.6M of capital spending.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. spent $99.5M on share buybacks and $84.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.2×; forward P/E: 8.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.09%, paying out 31% of earnings.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. employs 10,000 people — $565K of revenue per employee.
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On the latest trading day, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) shares settled at $16., a -1.07% change from its previous close, declining even as the broader market improved.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would note the stock's decline against an improving market as a signal of the company's relative performance on that day.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) will report its second quarter fiscal 2026 results by press release on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after market close. The company will also host a live webcast conference call summarizing the results at 4:30 PM (ET) that day, with a presentation available on its website.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because this announcement sets the date and time for the company's upcoming quarterly financial results and presentation, which they may want to follow.
Zacks Investment Research published a piece asking whether value investors should buy American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) stock. The article explains that Zacks relies on its Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends to identify strong picks.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the piece examines how the company stacks up on factors investors use to evaluate a stock, offering insight into how analysts are framing AEO for value-oriented consideration.
The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine announced American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) as its "Undervalued Stock" in the November 2026 issue, alongside Uber Technologies as its "Stock to Study." The selection is presented for investors' informational and educational use.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the company received a notable designation from a well-known investing publication's review committee, potentially drawing investor attention to the stock.
In its most recent trading session, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed at $16.35, a +1.11% change from the prior trading day. The stock rose even as the broader market dipped.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would note the stock's upward move in a down market as a sign of positive session performance for the company's shares.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $16 to $31. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 74 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 24 Aug 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. ranks 74 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +7.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 74 out of 100 as at 24 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AEO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $31 over the next 12 months.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. returned +37.5% over the 12 months to 25 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a multi-brand specialty apparel retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 25 Aug 2026): "American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors". On the latest trading day, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) shares settled at $16., a -1.07% change from its previous close, declining even as the broader market improved.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a multi-brand specialty apparel retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on casual clothing, intimates, and accessories, serving primarily teen and young adult consumers in the United States and international markets. Its core American Eagle brand offers jeans, everyday apparel, accessories, and personal care products for both women and men, positioned around on-trend, affordable fashion. Through the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands, American Eagle Outfitters provides intimates, loungewear, activewear, and swimwear, emphasizing comfort and lifestyle-focused assortments. The company also operates Todd Snyder New York, a premium menswear label, and Unsubscribed, which offers fashion clothing and accessories with a more curated, elevated aesthetic. American Eagle Outfitters distributes its products through company-owned and licensed stores, concession formats, wholesale partnerships, and a significant digital presence across brand-specific e-commerce sites, making it a notable player in the apparel retail segment. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, it remains a recognized name in global specialty retail.
CEO Mr. Jay L. Schottenstein · 10,000 employees · United States · https://www.aeo-inc.com
