American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is down 31.8% since the beginning of the year. At $18 per share, AEO is trading 37.5% below its 52-week high of $28. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AEO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $557.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has returned -31.77% so far this year and 88.39% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AEO has returned 4.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 14, 1994, AEO's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Aug 2000 with a return of +100.3%, while the worst month was Dec 1996 at -67.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, AEO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 4, 2025 with a return of +38.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 1995 at -32.5%.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.33%, beta of 1.17, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 14, 1994.

• This stock captured 167.97% of S&P 500 Index gains and 141.92% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AEO ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. provided a 2.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. was 80.67%, occurring on Dec 27, 1995. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.

The current American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. drawdown is 45.90%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.