Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.63
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
AEO Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
AEO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.63
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR11.6%
5Y CAGR12.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return91.1%
5Y Total Return-38.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,11910Y ago$15,03720Y ago$14,453
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AEO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
AEO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AEO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AEO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -38.8%, with dividends contributing 7.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,037 today.
AEO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.71
Avg/Payment$0.1356
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 2.81% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.1250 | — | 2.73% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.1250 | — | 1.86% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.49% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 5.05% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 4.70% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.08% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 2.43% | Oct 30, 2024 |
AEO Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
12.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEOAmerican Eagle Outfi… | $3.0B | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
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AEO Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.68 | 29.8% | 3.36x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | -16.7% | 3 | $0.86 | 34.9% | 2.87x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | -46.9% | 2 | $0.64 | 56.3% | 1.78x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.68 | 146.4% | 4 | $2.03 | 33.4% | 3.00x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | -33.3% | 2 | $-1.26 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.41 | -25.0% | 3 | $1.12 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $0.55 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 37.4% | 2.67x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.13 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 2.5% |
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AEO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AEO stock.
How much dividend does AEO pay per share?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is AEO's next ex-dividend date?
AEO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AEO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is AEO's dividend safe?
AEO's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AEO increased its dividend?
AEO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.7%.
How often does AEO pay dividends?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AEO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AEO five years ago would be worth approximately $6,119 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AEO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AEO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.