What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for AEO FY2025 Earnings?

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for American Eagle Outfitters in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, December 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Lohia now expects that the apparel retailer will post earnings per share of $1.69 for the year, down from their previous estimate of $1.76. The consensus estimate for American Eagle Outfitters’ current full-year earnings is $1.69 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for American Eagle Outfitters’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.40 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.57 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.38 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.58 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.03 EPS.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, December 4th. The apparel retailer reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.02. American Eagle Outfitters had a net margin of 4.28% and a return on equity of 20.75%. The company had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.49 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of American Eagle Outfitters from $22.00 to $19.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Bank of America dropped their target price on American Eagle Outfitters from $25.00 to $21.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 5th. Barclays reduced their price target on American Eagle Outfitters from $26.00 to $22.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $23.00 price objective (down previously from $27.00) on shares of American Eagle Outfitters in a research report on Wednesday, December 4th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their target price on shares of American Eagle Outfitters from $25.00 to $23.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $22.40.

American Eagle Outfitters Trading Up 2.0 %

Shares of NYSE AEO opened at $16.69 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $18.77 and its 200 day moving average is $20.03. The stock has a market cap of $3.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.51. American Eagle Outfitters has a 1-year low of $16.20 and a 1-year high of $26.44.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Eagle Outfitters

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Investors Research Corp boosted its holdings in shares of American Eagle Outfitters by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 46,239 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,035,000 after buying an additional 650 shares in the last quarter. Arizona State Retirement System boosted its stake in American Eagle Outfitters by 1.9% during the second quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 52,537 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $1,049,000 after acquiring an additional 963 shares in the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System grew its holdings in American Eagle Outfitters by 1.1% in the second quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System now owns 93,000 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $1,856,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC increased its stake in shares of American Eagle Outfitters by 2.1% during the third quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC now owns 49,669 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,112,000 after purchasing an additional 1,033 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kathleen S. Wright Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of American Eagle Outfitters during the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 97.33% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Eagle Outfitters

In other American Eagle Outfitters news, Director David M. Sable sold 18,420 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.04, for a total value of $405,976.80. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 39,356 shares in the company, valued at $867,406.24. This trade represents a 31.88 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Cary D. Mcmillan sold 2,283 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.49, for a total value of $49,061.67. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 50,703 shares of company stock valued at $1,108,738. 7.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

American Eagle Outfitters Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 24th. Investors of record on Friday, January 10th will be issued a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.00%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 10th. American Eagle Outfitters’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.74%.

About American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. The company provides jeans, apparel and accessories, and personal care products for women and men under the American Eagle brand; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands.