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American Eagle Outfitters Inc

NYSE: AEO · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL

$15.52
-1.32% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$3.15B
P/E ratio
11.82
P/S ratio
0.56x
EPS (TTM)
$1.59
Dividend yield
2.73%
52W range
$9 – $28
Volume
5.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
6.0
Quality
B
5.0
Profitability
C+
6.0
Valuation
B
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.1
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
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Price targets

Analyst target
$19.67
+26.74%
12-Month target
$16.31
+5.09%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$26.70
Margin of safety
+10.71%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy9 Hold0 Sell2 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.08 — safe zone
+ 10.71% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 4.96%
- Negative free cash flow $-126.64M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2023202420252026TTM
Revenue$4.99B$5.26B$5.33B$5.50B$5.65B
Net income$125.14M$170.04M$329.38M$191.98M$23.52M
EPS$1.59
Free cash flow$145.92M$406.27M$254.26M$195.39M$-126.64M
Profit margin2.51%3.23%6.18%3.49%4.96%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
AEO$3.15B514.05.06.06.0+10.71%Buy
AMZN$2.76T658.76.53.36.0-60.37%Buy
TSLA$1.59T336.74.02.07.5-52.02%Avoid
HD$310.62B543.37.54.05.0-46.55%Buy
BABA$270.36B646.75.09.36.5+60.19%Buy
TM$228.02B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

American Eagle Outfitters Inc trades at $15.52. representing a P/E of 11.82x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.08, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $5.65B. with profit margins at 4.96%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $26.70.

Frequently asked questions

What is American Eagle Outfitters Inc's stock price?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) trades at $15.52, on a P/E of 11.8x and a P/S of 0.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is American Eagle Outfitters Inc overvalued?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 51/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $26.70 versus the $15.52 price, a 10.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $19.67, about 26.7% above the current $15.52. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $26.70, a +10.7% margin of safety versus today's $15.52. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is American Eagle Outfitters Inc's revenue?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $5.65B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.08, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAPPAREL RETAIL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.56x
ROE11.35%
Beta1.31
50D MA$17.23
200D MA$19.66
Shares out0.17B
Float0.16B
Short ratio
Avg volume5.3M

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