American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Apparel - Retail industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 53/100.
Quick answer for AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 53/100. The stored market price is $14.68. Its financial score is 35/100. Its valuation score is 81/100. The latest WSS change is +0.2 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. does
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates as a distinct fashion and lifestyle retail enterprise, offering a wide array of clothing, accessories, and personal care items. Its primary offerings are sold under the established American Eagle and Aerie labels. The American Eagle brand features various jeans, specialized apparel, and fashion accessories catering to both men and women. Conversely, the Aerie brand targets female customers with its collections of intimates, general clothing, activewear, swimwear, and personal care products. Additionally, AEO markets graphic t-shirts and other apparel via its Tailgate brand, and provides upscale menswear through its Todd Snyder New York division. As of January 29, 2022, the company managed a significant physical retail presence, including 880 American Eagle stores, 244 standalone Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets, located across the
AEO financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 53/100
- Current price:
- $14.68
- Market capitalization:
- $2.46B
- Revenue:
- $5.60B
- Net income:
- $280.4M
- Free cash flow:
- $195.4M
- Cash:
- $103.3M
- Total debt:
- $1.87B
- EPS:
- 1.65
- P/E ratio:
- 8.9x
- Financial score:
- 35/100
- Valuation score:
- 81/100
- Revenue score:
- 35/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $195.4M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $103.3M of cash versus $1.87B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.2 points: AEO increased 0.2 points because Valuation improved by 8.4 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 81/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 35/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-08.
How to research AEO
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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