AEOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +10.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 12 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 (90): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
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.
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 48% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed the recent trading session at $17.97, a +1.41% increase from the prior day's close, outperforming the broader market.
Why it matters — The stock's gain relative to the broader market offers a snapshot of AEO's recent trading performance for investors tracking the company.
Zacks Investment Research published a piece questioning whether investors are undervaluing American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). The article highlights the firm's focus on earnings estimates and revisions, along with value, growth, and momentum trends.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because the article explores whether the stock is currently undervalued, which could influence investor perception and market attention on the company.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has been drawing significant attention from Zacks.com users, prompting a closer look at what lies ahead for the stock.
Why it matters — AEO watchers would care because increased investor attention can signal shifting market sentiment or upcoming developments for the company.
American Eagle Outfitters shares rose 2.73% in the latest trading session to close at $18.26, outperforming the broader stock market.
Why it matters — The stock's gain outpacing the market could indicate positive investor sentiment or momentum for AEO.
Seeking Alpha highlights Aerie's strong growth, with comparable sales rising 25% year-over-year in Q1 2026 and contributing roughly 40% of AEO's consolidated quarterly revenue.
Why it matters — Aerie's accelerating sales growth and rising revenue share make it an increasingly important driver of AEO's overall performance.
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. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Aug 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. ranks 73 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 (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +10.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 12 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 +33.0% over the 12 months to 12 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, 7 Aug 2026): "American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know". American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed the recent trading session at $17.97, a +1.41% increase from the prior day's close, outperforming the broader market.
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