American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Dividend History
AEO latest dividend
The next dividend has not been announced yet.
- 2004paying since
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- +12.7%5-year growth a year
- 2.78%forward yield
AEO dividend income calculator
- Dividend income a year
- $50
- Each payment
- $12
- Value of the shares
- $1,798
- Dividend yield
- 2.78%
At the latest close; forward annual dividend $0.50 per share, before tax.
AEO dividends per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's dividends divided by the year-end share price.
AEO dividend safety
Descriptive bands, not a rating.
AEO yield on cost
| Bought | Price paid | Yield on cost | Dividends since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $14.95 | 3.34% | $0.50 | 3.3% |
| 3 years ago | $18.06 | 2.77% | $1.50 | 8.3% |
| 5 years ago | $25.49 | 1.96% | $2.34 | 9.2% |
| 10 years ago | $17.14 | 2.92% | $4.84 | 28.2% |
| 20 years ago | $30.25 | 1.65% | $11.29 | 37.3% |
Today’s forward dividend as a yield on the price paid then, and the dividends one share has paid since (split-adjusted, before tax).
AEO dividend payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
AEO dividends by year
| Year | Dividends per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 1.90% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.50 | — | 3.00% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.30 | — | 1.42% | 3 |
| 2022 | $0.36 | −55.8% | 2.58% | 2 |
| 2021 | $0.81 | — | 3.22% | 5 |
| 2020 | $0.28 | −33.3% | 1.37% | 2 |
| 2019 | $0.41 | −25.0% | 2.81% | 3 |
| 2018 | $0.55 | +10.0% | 2.85% | 4 |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 2.66% | 4 |
| 2016 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 3.30% | 4 |
| 2015 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 3.23% | 4 |
| 2014 | $0.50 | — | 3.60% | 4 |
| 2013 | $0.38 | −81.7% | 2.60% | 3 |
| 2012 | $2.05 | +365.9% | 10.00% | 4 |
| 2011 | $0.44 | −52.7% | 2.88% | 4 |
| 2010 | $0.93 | +132.5% | 6.36% | 4 |
| 2009 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 2.36% | 4 |
| 2008 | $0.40 | +6.7% | 4.27% | 4 |
| 2007 | $0.38 | +20.0% | 1.81% | 4 |
| 2006 | $0.31 | — | 1.00% | 4 |
AEO dividend history
84 payments| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-28 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-24 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-24 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-23 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-29 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-25 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-25 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-24 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-30 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-26 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-26 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-19 | $0.125 | +25.0% | Quarterly |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-27 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-21 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-21 | $0.1 | −44.4% | Quarterly |
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-07-22 | $0.18 | — | Quarterly |
Show all 84 payments
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-24 | $0.18 | — | Quarterly |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-29 | $0.18 | — | Quarterly |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-22 | $0.18 | — | Quarterly |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-23 | $0.18 | +30.9% | Quarterly |
| 2021-04-08 | 2021-04-23 | $0.1375 | — | |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-30 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-17 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-10-25 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-07-26 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2019-04-11 | 2019-04-26 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-26 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-07-27 | $0.1375 | — | Quarterly |
| 2018-04-12 | 2018-04-27 | $0.1375 | +10.0% | Quarterly |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-29 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-20 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-21 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2017-04-05 | 2017-04-21 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-30 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2016-10-05 | 2016-10-21 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-20 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2016-04-06 | 2016-04-22 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2015-12-16 | 2015-12-31 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2015-10-05 | 2015-10-21 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2015-07-01 | 2015-07-20 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2015-04-06 | 2015-04-22 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-30 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2014-09-29 | 2014-10-15 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2014-06-30 | 2014-07-15 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2014-03-31 | 2014-04-16 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-30 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2013-09-30 | 2013-10-16 | $0.125 | — | Quarterly |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-12 | $0.125 | −43.2% | Quarterly |
| 2012-12-17 | 2012-12-28 | $0.22 | −86.3% | Quarterly |
| 2012-09-24 | 2012-10-10 | $1.61 | +1,363.6% | Quarterly |
| 2012-06-25 | 2012-07-11 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2012-03-22 | 2012-04-09 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-12-19 | 2012-01-06 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-09-22 | 2011-10-07 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-07-06 | 2011-07-22 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2011-03-24 | 2011-04-08 | $0.11 | −82.0% | Quarterly |
| 2010-12-09 | 2010-12-27 | $0.61 | +454.5% | Quarterly |
| 2010-09-23 | 2010-10-08 | $0.11 | — | Quarterly |
| 2010-06-24 | 2010-07-09 | $0.11 | +10.0% | Quarterly |
| 2010-03-25 | 2010-04-09 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-12-23 | 2010-01-08 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-10-07 | 2009-10-16 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-07-01 | 2009-07-17 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2009-03-26 | 2009-04-10 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2008-12-24 | 2009-01-09 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2008-09-25 | 2008-10-10 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2008-07-08 | 2008-07-25 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2008-03-26 | 2008-04-11 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2007-12-26 | 2008-01-11 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2007-09-26 | 2007-10-12 | $0.1 | — | Quarterly |
| 2007-06-28 | 2007-07-13 | $0.1 | +33.3% | Quarterly |
| 2007-03-28 | 2007-04-13 | $0.075 | −33.3% | Quarterly |
| 2006-12-19 | 2007-01-04 | $0.1125 | +50.0% | Quarterly |
| 2006-09-20 | 2006-10-06 | $0.075 | — | Quarterly |
| 2006-06-22 | 2006-07-07 | $0.075 | +50.0% | Quarterly |
| 2006-03-22 | 2006-04-07 | $0.05 | — | Quarterly |
| 2005-12-21 | 2006-01-06 | $0.05 | — | Quarterly |
| 2005-09-21 | 2005-10-07 | $0.05 | — | Quarterly |
| 2005-06-23 | 2005-07-08 | $0.05 | +50.0% | Quarterly |
| 2005-03-22 | 2005-04-08 | $0.0333 | +66.6% | Quarterly |
| 2004-12-21 | 2005-01-07 | $0.02 | — | Quarterly |
| 2004-09-22 | 2004-10-08 | $0.02 | — |
Amounts per share, adjusted for stock splits. Highlighted rows are announced but not yet paid.
AEO stock split history
- 3:2December 19, 2006
- 2:1March 8, 2005
- 3:2February 26, 2001
- 2:1May 4, 1999
- 3:2May 11, 1998
- 3:2January 6, 1998
AEO dividend overview
American Eagle Outfitters pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share, a yield of 2.78% at the latest close, paid quarterly. It paid $0.50 per share in 2025, unchanged from 2024. Over five years the dividend grew 12.7% a year on average and over ten years 0.0% a year. The payout ratio is 25.5% of trailing earnings.
Related: AEO cash flow statement, AEO key metrics, AEO chart. See the AEO stock overview for the latest quote and news.
AEO dividends FAQ
Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a dividend?
Yes. American Eagle Outfitters has paid a regular dividend since 2004, quarterly, most recently $0.12 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 9, 2026.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's dividend yield?
American Eagle Outfitters's forward annual dividend is $0.50 per share, a dividend yield of 2.78% at the latest close of $17.98.
How often does American Eagle Outfitters pay dividends?
American Eagle Outfitters pays dividends quarterly.
How fast is American Eagle Outfitters's dividend growing?
American Eagle Outfitters's dividend per share grew from $0.28 in 2020 to $0.50 in 2025, 12.7% a year on average over five years.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's dividend payout ratio?
American Eagle Outfitters pays out 25.5% of its trailing earnings as dividends and 43.6% of its free cash flow (fiscal 2026).
Has American Eagle Outfitters split its stock?
American Eagle Outfitters has split its stock 6 times: 3:2 on December 19, 2006, 2:1 on March 8, 2005, 3:2 on February 26, 2001, 2:1 on May 4, 1999, 3:2 on May 11, 1998, 3:2 on January 6, 1998. Dividends per share on this page are adjusted for splits.