# American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Apparel - Retail
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates as a distinct fashion and lifestyle retail enterprise, offering a wide array of clothing, accessories, and personal care items. Its primary offerings are sold under the established American Eagle and Aerie labels. The American Eagle brand features various jeans, specialized apparel, and fashion accessories catering to both men and women. Conversely, the Aerie brand targets female customers with its collections of intimates, general clothing, activewear, swimwear, and personal care products. Additionally, AEO markets graphic t-shirts and other a...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $17.91 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.00B |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.03 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.23 |
| 52-Week Range | $14.10 – $28.46 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.79% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.79% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.50 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.50 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 7.7% / -7.0% / 0.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 25.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 25.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $0.1250 | 2026-10-28 |
| 2026-07-10 | $0.1250 | 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.1250 | 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-01-09 | $0.1250 | 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.1250 | 2025-10-29 |
| 2025-07-11 | $0.1250 | 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-04-11 | $0.1250 | 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.1250 | 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-10-11 | $0.1250 | 2024-10-30 |
| 2024-07-12 | $0.1250 | 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-04-11 | $0.1250 | 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-01-04 | $0.1250 | 2024-01-19 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. do?

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates in the Apparel - Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is AEO's market cap?

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.00 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does AEO pay a dividend?

Yes, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.79%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does AEO pay dividends?

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.50 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AEO's payout ratio?

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aeo/peers

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