American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) Receives $20.40 Consensus Price Target from Analysts

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the fifteen brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, twelve have assigned a hold recommendation and two have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $20.1818.

AEO has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of American Eagle Outfitters from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $22.00 price target on shares of American Eagle Outfitters in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of American Eagle Outfitters from $19.00 to $17.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Eagle Outfitters in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets began coverage on American Eagle Outfitters in a research report on Tuesday. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $18.00 target price for the company.

American Eagle Outfitters Stock Performance

Shares of AEO stock opened at $16.91 on Friday. American Eagle Outfitters has a 12-month low of $14.06 and a 12-month high of $28.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.76 and a beta of 1.33. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $17.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $17.63.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The apparel retailer reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.57. American Eagle Outfitters had a return on equity of 20.95% and a net margin of 5.01%.The company had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.37 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.45 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that American Eagle Outfitters will post 1.76 EPS for the current year.

American Eagle Outfitters News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting American Eagle Outfitters this week:

• Positive Sentiment: American Eagle reported second-quarter earnings of $0.79 per share, substantially above the roughly $0.21–$0.22 analyst consensus and up from $0.45 a year earlier. Revenue increased 7.5% year over year to approximately $1.38 billion, also exceeding expectations. American Eagle Outfitters Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Comparable sales rose 6% overall, supported by strong demand at Aerie, particularly in intimates, sleepwear and apparel, as well as momentum at OFFLINE. The company posted record quarterly revenue across its portfolio. American Eagle Outfitters Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts tracked by Quiver Quantitative have a median price target of $18, with recent targets ranging from $16 to $19 aside from one significantly higher estimate. This indicates limited expected upside from several current forecasts. American Eagle Outfitters Slides as Investors Look Past Headline Beat
• Negative Sentiment: The core American Eagle brand remained weak, with comparable sales falling 1%, contrasting with Aerie’s stronger performance. Investors may view the company’s growth as increasingly dependent on the smaller, better-performing brand rather than broad-based demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter gross profit and updated full-year operating-income guidance benefited materially from tariff refunds. Because the refunds may not recur, investors questioned how much of the earnings beat represents sustainable operating improvement.
• Negative Sentiment: Inventory increased year over year while merchandise margins weakened at the American Eagle brand, adding to concerns about promotional pressure, demand durability and future profitability. American Eagle Outfitters Slides as Investors Look Past Headline Beat

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Noel Spiegel sold 2,892 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.78, for a total transaction of $48,527.76. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director David M. Sable sold 5,779 shares of American Eagle Outfitters stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.23, for a total value of $99,572.17. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 53,481 shares in the company, valued at approximately $921,477.63. The trade was a 9.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 11,563 shares of company stock worth $196,599. 8.95% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Eagle Outfitters

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new stake in American Eagle Outfitters during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in American Eagle Outfitters in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in shares of American Eagle Outfitters in the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of American Eagle Outfitters in the second quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP bought a new position in shares of American Eagle Outfitters in the second quarter valued at $36,000. Institutional investors own 97.33% of the company’s stock.

American Eagle Outfitters Company Profile

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc (NYSE: AEO) is a leading American specialty retailer offering apparel, accessories and personal care products for men and women. The company’s flagship brand, American Eagle, focuses on casualwear including denim, tops, outerwear and accessories targeted primarily at teens and young adults. In addition to its core apparel lines, the company operates the Aerie brand of intimates, loungewear and swimwear, which has gained recognition for its body-positive marketing and inclusive sizing.

American Eagle Outfitters conducts business through a combination of over 900 brick-and-mortar stores in North America and Greater China, complemented by a growing e-commerce platform that serves customers around the globe.