AEO

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · $2.4B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$17.71

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$23.07

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$9.23

buy price

Undervalued

AEO is Undervalued: at $17.71 it trades 23% below its fair value of $23.07. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $9.23, 48% below today's price. Business quality is limited: none of the 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Owner Earnings. Earnings have been shrinking, but the business still generates cash, so we value it on its cash flow instead of its earnings.

Business quality

0 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth-0.9% a year✗
Equity per share growth2.1% a year✗
Sales growth3.7% a year✗
Free cash flow growth-1.5% a year✗
Return on invested capital8.7%✗

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Superinvestors

None of the investors we track holds AEO right now. In Q1 2026, 1 sold out. Who we track

Moves in Q1 2026

Sold out: Lee Ainslie

Insider activity

Since Jul 1, 2026: no open-market purchases, 3 sales worth $197K and 23 other filings (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter

Sales

Other filings

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

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…

Apparel - Retail

Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works

AEO stock (American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.): fair value $23.07, Undervalued — PaybackPrice