AEO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
AEO has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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AEO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-24 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-23 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-29 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-25 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 1.26% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-24 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-30 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-05 | 2024-01-19 | Quarterly | 0.125 | +25% | 0.61% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-07 | 2023-07-21 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-04-21 | Quarterly | 0.1 | -44.4% | 0.74% |
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-07-08 | 2022-07-22 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 1.57% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-22 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.74% |
AEO Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, AEO's dividend yield is 2.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 16.81.
As of July 2026, AEO paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-10 and the payout was 0.125 USD.
AEO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AEO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AEO for the next payments are between 0.096 (-23.2%) and 0.108 (-13.6%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.45%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
AEO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5.45% per year. Negative growth: AEO's dividend growth is negative and declining.
AEO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.55%. If you bought AEO's shares at 32.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.55% of your original purchase price.
AEO Payout Consistency is 94.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: American Eagle Outfitters has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
AEO's 2.71% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AEO is 30.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
AEO's Overall Dividend Rating is 20.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
AEO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-12 02:05 UTC