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FY2028 · fiscal year ending 2028-01-31 · fmp
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-11-04
$20.37-4.63%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
1.92 → 2.27 EPS · FY ending Jan 31, 2028 · 1 analyst
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 6 to 1; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for AEO yet.
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aerie brand revenue growth | American Eagle's Aerie brand grows fast with revenue up 34% from $360M to $481M in a year. | Intact | Aerie comparable sales growth falls below 7% YoY in 2026-Q2 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 1 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We continue to expand Aerie's reach and deepen brand awareness, leveraging authentic connections to attract new customers and fuel engagement.” “AE saw sequential improvement from the first quarter, including the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in men’s, and we remain focused on opportunities to drive greater consistency in the women’s business,” commented Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer - AEO Inc. “Looking ahead to the second half, we are committed to building on the continued momentum in Aerie and OFFLINE, accelerating improvement at American Eagle, and unlocking greater consistency and profitability across the business,” he concluded.” |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2028 · fiscal year ending 2028-01-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
AEO is a value-oriented apparel retailer with a mixed, execution-dependent long-term thesis rather than a steady compounder. Recent performance is strong, but earnings quality is fragile and overall risk is elevated; confidence in the thesis has eased to medium.
AEO is described as cheap versus peers, and the valuation assessment says the current setup is justified rather than unusually fragile. The expectations gap is negative, so the evidence does not point to especially low expectations already built into the valuation.
Near term, fiscal 2026 operating income guidance has been raised, including tariff refund benefits, and Aerie has posted strong comparable sales growth. American Eagle sales trends remain weak, while erratic earnings surprises and recent peer misses add risk to the next results; management's progress is mixed overall.
The multi-year thesis depends on Aerie sustaining growth and American Eagle improving its sales trends. Near term, reaffirmed guidance must hold; a cut would be a meaningful negative. Results and guidance from TJX, ROST, and BURL may also signal whether the sector backdrop stays supportive.
The 1-3 year view is intact but uneven: strong recent results and Aerie growth support the case, while fragile earnings quality and mixed American Eagle execution remain key risks. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
American Eagle women's segment sales | American Eagle's Aerie brand grows fast with revenue up 34% from $360M to $481M in a year. | Intact | Comparable sales decline worsens beyond -2% in 2026-Q2 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “AE saw sequential improvement from the first quarter, including the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in men’s, and we remain focused on opportunities to drive greater consistency in the women’s business,” commented Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer - AEO Inc. “Looking ahead to the second half, we are committed to building on the continued momentum in Aerie and OFFLINE, accelerating improvement at American Eagle, and unlocking greater consistency and profitability across the business,” he concluded.” Revenue was $1.380 billion in 2026-Q2. Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Capital expenditures within guidance | A supporting condition in American Eagle Outfitters's published investment case. The stated target is Capex between $250M and $260M in fiscal 2026. | Intact | Capex exceeds $260 million or falls below $250 million in fiscal 2026 | Capital expenditures: $61.416M FY2027-Q2; GAAP. Published target: Capex between $250M and $260M in fiscal 2026. The stored target says 2026-Q4; this source reports FY2027-Q2. Fiscal/calendar alignment needs review. Sep 10, 202661,416,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Fiscal 2026 operating income | The company aims for operating income near $400M in fiscal 2026. | Intact | Operating income falls below $390 million in fiscal 2026 | Operating income: $211.405M FY2027-Q2; GAAP. Published target: >= $390 million operating income in fiscal 2026. The stored target says 2026-Q4; this source reports FY2027-Q2. Fiscal/calendar alignment needs review. Sep 10, 2026211,405,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$1.95 → $2.27 · observed estimates
$6.00B → $6.38B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-25 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-26 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-27 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-28 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-29 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-30 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-01 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-02 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-03 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-04 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-05 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-06 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-07 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-08 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-09 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-10 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-11 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-12 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-13 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-14 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-15 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-16 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-17 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-18 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-20 | $1.95 | $5,996,544,977 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1.95 | $5,996,730,275 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-22 | $1.95 | $5,996,730,275 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-23 | $1.95 | $5,996,730,275 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-24 | $1.95 | $5,996,730,275 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-25 | $1.95 | $5,996,730,275 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-26 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-27 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-28 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-29 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-30 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-08-31 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-01 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-02 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1.95 | $5,998,835,859 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-04 | $1.95 | $6,000,927,684 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1.95 | $6,000,927,684 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1.95 | $6,000,927,684 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1.95 | $6,000,927,684 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-08 | $1.95 | $6,000,927,684 | 4 / 9 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1.95 | $6,017,711,725 | 4 / 10 |
| 2026-09-10 | $1.94 | $6,037,196,942 | 5 / 10 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1.92 | $6,060,091,413 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1.92 | $6,060,088,004 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-13 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-14 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-16 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-17 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1.92 | $6,055,017,998 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-20 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-22 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-23 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-24 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-25 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-26 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-27 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-28 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-29 | $1.92 | $6,055,626,264 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-01 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-02 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-03 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-04 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-05 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-06 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-07 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-08 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-09 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-10 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-11 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-12 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-13 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-14 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-15 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-16 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-17 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-18 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-19 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-20 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-21 | $1.92 | $6,055,087,803 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-22 | $1.92 | $6,060,163,626 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-23 | $1.93 | $6,069,458,732 | 6 / 10 |
| 2026-10-24 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-25 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-26 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-27 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-28 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-29 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-30 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-10-31 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-11-01 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-11-02 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-11-03 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
| 2026-11-04 | $2.27 | $6,380,769,142 | 1 / 5 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 1 Buy / Strong Buy · 12 Hold · 1 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 0 recorded
Individual price-target observations are unavailable.
0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
Dec 1, 2026
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
4 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.