(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US02553E1064

AEO: Jeans, Apparel, Accessories, Intimates, Activewear

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is a multi-brand specialty retailer operating in the United States and internationally, primarily targeting young adults and teenagers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including jeans, apparel, accessories, and personal care items under the American Eagle brand. Additionally, it provides intimates, activewear, and swimwear through its Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands, which have gained significant traction for their body-positive messaging and inclusive sizing. The company also owns the Todd Snyder New York brand, focusing on premium menswear, and the Unsubscribed brand, offering fashion-forward clothing and accessories. Products are distributed through a mix of retail stores, concession-based shop-in-shops, wholesale markets, and e-commerce platforms, including www.ae.com, www.aerie.com, www.toddsnyder.com, and www.unsubscribed.com. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, AEO has established a strong presence in the apparel retail industry, with a focus on digital transformation and sustainability initiatives.

As of the latest data, AEO operates over 1,200 retail stores globally, with a growing emphasis on its e-commerce channels, which accounted for approximately 40% of total revenues in recent quarters. The company has been investing in inventory optimization and supply chain improvements to address macroeconomic challenges, such as inflation and shifting consumer preferences. AEO has also been expanding its product categories, including the introduction of wellness and beauty products, to diversify its offerings and appeal to a broader customer base.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the provided and , AEO is expected to face near-term headwinds due to the stocks position below its SMA 20 and SMA 50, signaling potential short-term weakness. The ATR of 0.76 suggests moderate volatility, which could lead to a consolidative price range in the coming months. On the fundamental side, the low P/S ratio of 0.36 indicates undervaluation relative to peers, while the RoE of 18.64 highlights strong profitability. However, the forward P/E of 12.50 reflects expectations of slower earnings growth. Overall, AEO is likely to trade sideways with a slight downward bias, targeting support near $9.50 and resistance at $12.00 over the next three months.

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AEO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,937m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Apparel Retail
GiC Sub-Industry Apparel Retail
IPO / Inception 1994-04-13

AEO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -3.20
Fundamental 66.0
Dividend Rating 50.4
Rel. Strength -55.7
Analysts 3.09/5
Fair Price Momentum 9.69 USD
Fair Price DCF 25.26 USD

AEO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.13%
Annual Growth 5y 12.70%
Payout Consistency 86.7%

AEO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -81.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -91.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -0.1%
CAGR 5y 10.10%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.14
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.21
Alpha -60.15
Beta 0.777
Volatility 41.62%
Current Volume 4233.6k
Average Volume 20d 5907.5k
What is the price of AEO stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 11.35 with a total of 4,233,625 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.17%, over one month by +19.01%, over three months by -23.18% and over the past year by -50.95%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 65.96 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AEO as of May 2025 is 9.69. This means that AEO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.63%.
Is AEO a buy, sell or hold?
American Eagle Outfitters has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.09. Therefor, it is recommend to hold AEO.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for AEO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, AEO American Eagle Outfitters will be worth about 10.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 11.35. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.32%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 12.7 11.9%
Analysts Target Price 21 85%
ValueRay Target Price 10.9 -4.3%