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AEO

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

AEO

Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail · Stock · quarterly payer

$17.98

Undervalued · +50% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.78%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

-2.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AEO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has a forward dividend yield of 2.78%, based on an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and a share price of $17.98.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • AEO last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • AEO's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 9, 2026, for a dividend of $0.13 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO pays out 26% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AEO's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 2.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO's 2.78% yield is 11% above its five-year average yield of 2.50%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AEO is $27.03 per share, 50% above the $17.98 share price, so AEO screens as undervalued.
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 83 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 4, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 5, 2023.
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SmarterDividends, "AEO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AEO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) yields 2.78% ($0.50 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100).

Is AEO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.78% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.78%
Payout Ratio
26%
Annual Dividend
$0.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
-2.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 9, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.26
Market Cap
$3.0B
P/E Ratio
9.2
5-Yr Total Return
-31%
52-Week Range
$14.10 – $28.46
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

AEO dividend raises and cuts

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 83 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.125 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 4, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 5, 2023.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jan 4, 2024Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Apr 5, 2023Cut$0.180 → $0.100−44.4%
Jul 8, 2021Raise$0.138 → $0.180+30.4%
Apr 12, 2018Raise$0.125 → $0.138+10.4%
Jun 27, 2013Raise$0.110 → $0.125+13.6%
Jun 24, 2010Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Jun 28, 2007Raise$0.0750 → $0.100+33.3%
Jun 22, 2006Raise$0.0500 → $0.0753+50.7%
Jun 23, 2005Raise$0.0333 → $0.0500+50.0%
Mar 22, 2005Raise$0.0200 → $0.0333+66.7%
Every AEO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AEO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AEO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AEO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.78% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is AEO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AEO's fair value is about $27.03 versus a $17.98 share price — so it looks undervalued (+50% vs. fair value).

Is AEO's dividend safe?

AEO has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AEO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AEO is about $27.03 per share, roughly 50% above the current $17.98 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AEO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AEO screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.78% ($0.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AEO cut its dividend?

AEO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AEO pay a dividend?

Yes. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.78%.

What is AEO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO's forward dividend yield is 2.78%, based on a $0.50 annual dividend and a $17.98 share price.

What is AEO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO pays $0.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is AEO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO's payout ratio is 26% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AEO grown its dividend?

AEO does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next AEO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AEO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 9, 2026, for $0.13 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$12.50
Annual$50.00
Monthly avg$4.17

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