American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Stock Forecast
AEO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.07 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $18.55 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +3.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 1, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $14.53 – $28.19
AEO analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AEO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AEO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.51 | $0.48 | $0.54 | $0.53 | −3.1% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.28 | $2.22 | $2.35 | $1.09 | +108.9% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.90 | $1.60 | $2.12 | $2.28 | −16.7% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AEO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.45B | $1.43B | $1.47B | +6.4% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.85B | $5.81B | $5.88B | +6.5% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.06B | $5.98B | $6.14B | +3.4% | 13 |
AEO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AEO revenue: reported and forecast
AEO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.51 | $0.51 | −5.5% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.71 | $1.71 | $1.74 | $2.27 | $2.28 | +33.1% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.89 | $1.90 | +4.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AEO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AEO beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from AEO
14 analysts cover American Eagle Outfitters; their consensus rating is hold (3.07 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $18.55, 3.1% above the latest close of $17.98. Analysts expect earnings of $2.28 per share for FY2027, +108.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $1.90 per share on revenue of $6.1 billion. American Eagle Outfitters beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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AEO forecast FAQ
What is American Eagle Outfitters's price target?
The average analyst price target for American Eagle Outfitters is $18.55, 3.1% above the latest close of $17.98.
Is American Eagle Outfitters a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 12 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.28 per share for FY2027 (range $2.22 to $2.35); for FY2028 the estimate is $1.90.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $5.9 billion, growth of 6.5%; for FY2028 it is $6.1 billion.
When does American Eagle Outfitters report earnings?
American Eagle Outfitters is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 1, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does American Eagle Outfitters usually beat earnings estimates?
American Eagle Outfitters reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.