What one share of American Eagle Outfitters holds
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company," "AEO," "we," "us," and "our") is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands. We operate and license nearly 1,500 retail stores worldwide and are online at www.ae.com and www.aerie.com in the U.S. and internationally.
American Eagle Outfitters’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-01; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-01.
| Sales | $33.13 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.94 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.47 |
| Free cash flow | $1.98 |
| Dividends | $0.50 |
| Cash and investments | $0.88 |
| Debt | $0.33 |
| Book value | $10.52 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $14.20 | $0.86 | $1.17 | $0.49 | $0.40 | $6.86 |
| 2010 | $14.03 | $0.81 | $0.61 | $1.30 | $0.40 | $7.63 |
| 2011 | $14.59 | $0.70 | $0.38 | $1.62 | $0.93 | $6.95 |
| 2012 | $15.89 | $0.77 | $0.46 | $0.96 | $0.44 | $7.31 |
| 2013 | $17.32 | $1.16 | $0.47 | $2.02 | $2.05 | $6.34 |
| 2014 | $17.00 | $0.43 | $1.43 | −$0.25 | $0.38 | $6.04 |
| 2015 | $16.82 | $0.41 | $1.26 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $5.86 |
| 2016 | $17.95 | $1.11 | $0.78 | $0.96 | $0.50 | $5.84 |
| 2017 | $19.64 | $1.16 | $0.88 | $1.11 | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| 2018 | $21.07 | $1.13 | $0.94 | $1.25 | $0.50 | $7.03 |
| 2019 | $22.67 | $1.47 | $1.06 | $1.50 | $0.55 | $7.47 |
| 2020 | $25.21 | $1.12 | $1.23 | $1.20 | $0.55 | $7.47 |
| 2021 | $22.58 | −$1.26 | $0.77 | $0.45 | $0.14 | $6.53 |
| 2022 | $24.26 | $2.03 | $1.13 | $0.34 | $0.68 | $8.44 |
| 2023 | $24.31 | $0.64 | $1.27 | $0.71 | $0.36 | $8.20 |
| 2024 | $26.73 | $0.86 | $0.89 | $2.06 | $0.42 | $8.82 |
| 2025 | $27.13 | $1.68 | $1.13 | $1.29 | $0.50 | $9.35 |
| 2026 | $31.49 | $1.09 | $1.48 | $1.11 | $0.50 | $10.02 |
Common questions about American Eagle Outfitters
How much does one share of American Eagle Outfitters earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of American Eagle Outfitters earned $1.94 of profit on $33.13 of sales, keeping about 6¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a dividend?
Yes. American Eagle Outfitters paid $0.50 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2026 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 26¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is American Eagle Outfitters’s book value per share?
American Eagle Outfitters’s book value is $10.52 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 1, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of American Eagle Outfitters have?
Each share of American Eagle Outfitters has $0.88 of cash and investments and $0.33 of debt, as of August 1, 2026.
What is American Eagle Outfitters’s free cash flow per share?
$1.98 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has American Eagle Outfitters’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.86 in 2009 to $1.09 in 2026, growing about 1.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has American Eagle Outfitters bought back shares?
American Eagle Outfitters’s share count fell about 15% from 2009 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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