What is AEO's market cap?

$3.58B, based on the Nov 4 close of $21.36.

What is AEO's P/E ratio?

10.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $336.86M.

Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.125 per share (ex-date Oct 9), an annualised yield of 2.34%.

How much of AEO is sold short?

16.2M shares, 10.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is AEO in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

NYSE · AEOConsumer DiscretionaryRetail Trade

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)

$21.36+9.31%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 2, 2026$19.78▲ 19.66% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $14.53 · High $28.19Nov 2, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

American Eagle Outfitters closed at $21.36 on Nov 4, up 9.31%, 24.2% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 4.1M shares was 0.93× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +19.4% over one month, +26.3% over six months, +29.2% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 1, 2026, revenue was $1.38B, up 7.5% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 9.7%.

Short interest was 16.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 3.3% from the prior report (10.4% of float, 3.4 days to cover).

Market cap$3.58B167.6M shares

Revenue · quarter$1.38B+7.5% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.79+75.6% YoY

P/E · TTM10.6×P/S 0.6×

Net margin9.7%Gross 48.7%

Dividend yield2.34%$0.125 last paid

52-week range14.53 – 28.19−24.2% from high

Volume4.1M0.93× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d52.5%Annualised

Short % of float10.4%3.4 days to cover

Net cash$93.0MCash $148.0M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +9.8%1M +19.4%3M +20.5%6M +26.3%YTD −19.0%1Y +29.2%3Y +23.3%5Y −11.2%

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Retail Trade

Percentile among 144 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum80

Revenue growth67

Net margin82

Value (low P/E)81

Size59

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.4%, revenue growth +3.8%, net margin 2.9%, P/E 20.4×.

Short interest

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Shares short16.2M−3.3% vs prior

Days to cover3.4Settled Oct 15

% of float10.4%

Short vol. 10d41.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Retail Trade

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AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters	$21.36	+9.31%	+26.3%	+7.5%	9.7%	10.6	$3.58B
ABGAsbury Automotive Group	$208.88	+5.62%	+5.7%	−8.1%	2.4%	8.0	$3.75B	Compare
GPIGroup 1 Automotive	$272.81	+2.94%	−20.7%	−6.7%	1.9%	8.7	$3.26B	Compare
PTRNPattern Group Inc. Series A	$17.68	+4.49%	+24.1%	—	3.1%	—	$3.14B	Compare
ASOAcademy Sports and Outdoors	$67.69	+11.22%	+24.3%	+3.0%	8.4%	10.5	$4.17B	Compare
AAPADVANCE AUTO PARTS	$50.75	+6.68%	−12.6%	−0.5%	2.8%	36.5	$3.07B	Compare
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings	$145.56	+8.96%	−15.3%	+15.1%	9.0%	17.2	$4.35B	Compare
KSSKohls	$25.36	+7.37%	+76.0%	−0.9%	4.3%	10.6	$2.88B	Compare
OPLNOPENLANE	$36.76	−5.45%	+2.3%	—	6.8%	—	$4.49B	Compare

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Quick answers

What does American Eagle Outfitters do?: American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong.
What is AEO's market cap?: $3.58B, based on the Nov 4 close of $21.36.
What is AEO's P/E ratio?: 10.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $336.86M.
Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.125 per share (ex-date Oct 9), an annualised yield of 2.34%.
How much of AEO is sold short?: 16.2M shares, 10.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is AEO in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

About American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

HQ: Pittsburgh, PA45,000 employeesListed Apr 29, 1994aeo-inc.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology