American Eagle Outfitters appears to be at a pivotal operational inflection, driven by the Aerie brand's structural pricing power and disciplined cost control, as evidenced by the Q2 2026 gross margin surge to 44.9%.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 9, 2026 | $0.79+257.3% vs $0.22 | $1.4B+0.8% vs $1.4B |
Q2 2026 May 28, 2026 | $0.14+15.6% vs $0.12 | $1.2B+0.9% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 Mar 4, 2026 | $0.50-29.6% vs $0.71 | $1.8B+1.2% vs $1.7B |
Q4 2025 Dec 2, 2025 | $0.53+21.2% vs $0.44 | $1.4B+3.0% vs $1.3B |
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) concluded the recent trading session at $19.54, signifying a -1.06% move from its prior day's close.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed at $19.3 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.6% move from the prior day.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.92 | $3.34B | 10.06 | 3.16% | 5.91% | 20.04% | 2.43% | |
| $149.54 | $6.72B | 12.29 | 6.42% | 10.04% | 39.16% | — | |
| $84.70 | $7.6B | 12.90 | 11.07% | 8.79% | 20.72% | — | |
| $32.01 | $1.18B | 5.18 | 1.91% | 7.4% | 22.38% | 4.97% | |
| $89.95 | $4.15B | -24.54 | 3.44% | -1.89% | -3.49% | 0.17% | |
| $376.56 | $22.97B | 21.39 | 14.63% | 12.56% | 38.35% | 0.92% |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 9, 2026·SEC
May 28, 2026·SEC
Mar 4, 2026·SEC
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) reported $5.70B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $5.50B in fiscal year 2026. That is 1255% more than the $405.7M of fiscal year 1997.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) grew revenue by 8.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) earned $336.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.9% net margin).
Yes. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a dividend that yields 2.43% at the current price, a moderate yield.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) had a return on equity (ROE) of 20.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) generated $168.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
