American Eagle Outfitters Stock Forecast
NYSE: AEOConsumer DiscretionaryClothing/Shoe/Accessory StoresUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 17.97 -0.03%
AEO analyst consensus
Consensus (14 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$18.55+3.23%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 1
- Hold 12
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 14 Wall Street analysts covering American Eagle Outfitters (2026-10-07), 1 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 12 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $18.55, with a high estimate of $27.00 and a low estimate of $15.00. The average target implies upside of 3.2% from the current price of $17.97.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 80.0%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for AEO.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 0 | 0% |
| Buy | 1 | 7% |
| Hold | 12 | 86% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 7% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $15.00 | -16.53% |
| Average target | $18.55 | +3.23% |
| High target | $27.00 | +50.25% |