AEOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — -0.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
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
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (53): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (30): 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 −0.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $18 → $20 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $15 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $18 → $17 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | $20 → $18 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $31 → $27 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | $18 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
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 5 Oct 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. returned +9.8% against +16.2% 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.
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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 $3.0B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $5.7B. The latest quarter grew 7.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $329.4M, a 5.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.96.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $343.5M, after $255.9M of capital spending.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. spent $99.4M on share buybacks and $84.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.1×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.82%, paying out 26% of earnings.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. employs 10,000 people — $575K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research highlights American Eagle Outfitters as a top momentum stock for long-term investors, using its Style Scores system as the basis for identifying market-beating picks.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the company is being singled out as a strong momentum pick by a widely followed research service.
American Eagle Outfitters reported a second-quarter improvement driven by stronger men's sales and denim demand. The company's focus remains on store traffic, conversion rates, and inventory management as key factors for its sales recovery.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the quarterly improvement indicates early signs of a sales recovery, while traffic, conversion, and inventory remain critical areas that could shape the company's outlook.
Zacks.com users have recently been paying close attention to American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). The article examines what the stock has in store, making it worth reviewing for investors.
Why it matters — Increased investor attention on AEO suggests the company is a focus of interest among the investing community.
American Eagle Outfitters' denim momentum is improving as new fits gain customer acceptance, with product and inventory strategies aimed at broader category growth, potentially helping revive women's sales.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because renewed demand for new denim fits could support recovery in the company's women's sales segment.
Zacks Investment Research has ranked American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) as a top-ranked value stock using its Style Scores feature, part of the Zacks Premium research service. The article highlights this ranking as part of its method for identifying strong stocks for value, growth, or momentum investors.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the company has been singled out by a recognized stock-ranking methodology as a leading value stock, which may draw attention to its valuation.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $15 to $27. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. ranks 90 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 Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies -0.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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: $15 to $27 over the next 12 months.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. returned +9.8% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a global specialty retailer focused on apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men and women.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "Why American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlights American Eagle Outfitters as a top momentum stock for long-term investors, using its Style Scores system as the basis for identifying market-beating picks.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a global specialty retailer focused on apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men and women. The company operates through its core American Eagle and Aerie brands, with offerings that include denim, casual clothing, intimates, activewear, swimwear, and lifestyle accessories. It also supports complementary labels such as OFFLINE by Aerie, Todd Snyder, and Unsubscribed, broadening its reach across youth-oriented, premium, and everyday wardrobe categories. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. sells its products through company-operated stores, licensed locations, and digital channels, making it a significant omni-channel player in the retail market. Its business serves consumers in North America and selected international markets, with a strong emphasis on casual wear, comfort-driven products, and brand-led merchandising.
CEO Mr. Jay L. Schottenstein · 10,000 employees · United States · https://www.aeo-inc.com
