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Consumer CyclicalApparel - RetailScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

AEO

Catalysts
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical· Apparel - Retail
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 8/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$17.39
+$0.38 (+2.23%)
Latest market quote
Momentum64
Value68
Quality46
Risk Resilience41
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Sep 9, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 56/100

Momentum 64/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
0 articles

Updated · Sentiment not scored

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 64/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
63%
5 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+15.9%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+15.6%
May 28, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
May 28, 2026$0.12$0.14+15.6%$1.18B$1.2B
Mar 4, 2026$0.71$0.50-29.6%$1.74B$1.76B
Dec 2, 2025$0.44$0.53+21.2%$1.32B$1.36B
Sep 3, 2025$0.20$0.45+125.0%$1.3B$1.28B
May 29, 2025-$0.25-$0.29-16.0%$1.24B$1.09B
Mar 12, 2025$0.50$0.54+8.0%$1.16B$1.6B
Dec 4, 2024$0.48$0.48+0.0%$1.3B$1.29B
Aug 29, 2024$0.38$0.39+2.6%$1.31B$1.29B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
1
Buy
11
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$19.00
+9.26% versus current price
Based on 4 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$16.00
-7.99% vs latest price
Average target
$19.00
+9.26% vs latest price
High target
$22.00
+26.51% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateSep 9, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.22

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.37B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score64

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score56/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
4
Average target
$19.00
Target upside
9.26%
Target range
$16.00 - $22.00
90-day revisions
2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

No recent articles have a scored sentiment label.
Positive
0
Neutral
0
Negative
0

No recent company-specific news is available.

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AEO Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for AEO stock?

AEO's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move AEO stock?

Upcoming events that could move AEO include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could AEO's next earnings report affect the stock?

AEO's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive AEO stock higher?

AEO could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt AEO stock?

AEO could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.