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American Eagle (AEO): analyst forecast and price target

$17.98 −0.39% close 16.10.26 · market cap $3.0B · Consumercyclical · Apparel - Retail IWM 0.10%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Hold

1 Buy10 Hold1 Sell

Ratings of 12 analysts in the last 3 months

12-month forecast

$18.80+4.6% upside

Based on 12 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $18.80, the highest $27.00, the lowest $15.00. The average is +4.6% from the last price of $17.98.

$15.00$20.00$25.00Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$27.00Average$18.80Low$15.00
Highest target $27.00 Average target $18.80 Lowest target $15.00
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Kelly Crago★★★★★★★★★★#5796 · hits 52% · avg +4.4% Citi $18.00 → $20.00+11.1% Hold +11.2% Assigned 29.09.26on TipRanks 07:35 +5.0%next day −1.8% · 5 days −3.3%
Paul Lejuez★★★★★★★★★★#572 · hits 59% · avg +11.4% Citi $18.00 Hold +0.1% Reiterated 11.09.26on TipRanks 06:10 +2.5%next day +3.2% · 5 days +0.4%
Adrienne Yih★★★★★★★★★★#2694 · hits 49% · avg +4.4% Barclays $17.00 → $15.00−11.8% Hold −16.6% Reiterated 11.09.26on TipRanks Sep 10 12:35 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Janine Stichter★★★★★★★★★★#2791 · hits 46% · avg +5.7% BTIG — Hold — Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks Sep 11 05:55 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Jonna Kim★★★★★★★★★★#3164 · hits 49% · avg +10.0% TD Cowen $18.00 → $16.00−11.1% Hold −11.0% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 11:50 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Dana Telsey★★★★★★★★★★#3633 · hits 46% · avg +3.1% Telsey Advisory $20.00 → $18.00−10.0% Hold +0.1% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 08:50 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Alexandra Straton★★★★★★★★★★#3135 · hits 54% · avg +4.8% Morgan Stanley $18.00 → $17.00−5.6% Hold −5.5% Assigned 10.09.26on TipRanks 08:00 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Matthew Boss★★★★★★★★★★#1141 · hits 56% · avg +8.0% J.P. Morgan $21.00 Hold +16.8% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 07:50 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★#1638 · hits 53% · avg +6.4% UBS $31.00 → $27.00−12.9% Buy +50.2% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 07:50 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Tom Nikic★★★★★★★★★★#2277 · hits 52% · avg +7.4% Needham — Hold — Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 07:30 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Mary Sport★★★★★★★★★★#7498 · hits 40% · avg +4.9% Bank of America Securities $16.00 Sell −11.0% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 06:55 −13.4%next day +2.5% · 5 days +2.0%
Jonathan Keypour★★★★★★★★★★#5402 · hits 56% · avg +4.3% Goldman Sachs $22.00 → $20.00−9.1% Hold +11.2% Reiterated 09.09.26on TipRanks Sep 10 08:31 −1.5%next day −13.4% · 5 days −11.2%
Corey Tarlowe★★★★★★★★★★#323 · hits 65% · avg +19.3% Jefferies $17.00 → $23.00+35.3% Hold +27.9% Reiterated 03.12.25on TipRanks Dec 4 05:30 +14.7%next day +0.8% · 5 days +0.3%

Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst

Best analysts covering American Eagle

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%
1 year Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%
2 years Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%

Most profitable

3 months Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%
1 year Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%
2 years Jay Sole★★★★★★★★★★UBS · #1638
Hits 53%261 of 496 Average return +6.4%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $18.80 at a price of $17.78 (+5.7%); now: $18.80 at $17.98 (+4.6%).

$16.00$18.00Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$17.50Average target$18.80Price$17.98

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend

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Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

Rating05.2606.2607.2608.2609.2610.26
Strong Buy323132
Buy000000
Hold16121681814
Sell311122

Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 24.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.49 (from $0.35 to $0.54). Last quarter: $0.79.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.5B (from $1.4B to $1.5B). Last quarter: $1.4B.

Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical

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About American Eagle
  • CEO: Jay L. Schottenstein
  • Employees: 45,000
  • 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203-2329, US
  • www.aeo-inc.com

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 apparel via its Tailgate brand, and provides upscale menswear through its Todd Snyder New York division. As of January 29, 2022, the company managed a significant physical retail presence, including 880 American Eagle stores, 244 standalone Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets, located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Globally, AEO extends its reach by shipping to 81 countries through its dedicated e-commerce sites: ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. Its merchandise is also distributed through 260 licensed establishments operating in 28 nations. Established in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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