AEO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

AEO has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.77%
Payout Ratio 43.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -11.50%
Consistency Lifetime 87.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.29%
Payout FCF 30.3%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 18.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 51.5%
Total Return 5y: 5.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,420 M 8.73% 19.0%
JILL 238 M 1.98% 7.22%
GAP 10,302 M 2.96% 3.59%
TJX 166,729 M 1.23% 3.19%
ROST 61,354 M 1.12% 1.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JILL 238 M 52.4% 36.3%
TJX 166,729 M 12.2% 90.8%
ROST 61,354 M 9.18% 93.5%
SCVL 532 M 7.38% 94.3%
GAP 10,302 M 7.50% 95.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel Retail

TJX
The TJX Companies
 1.23% Yield
ROST
Ross Stores
 1.12% Yield
GAP
The Gap
 2.96% Yield

AEO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 2026-01-23 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.45%
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-10-29 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.83%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.125 0% 1.26%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.125 0% 1.18%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-01-24 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.77%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.62%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.59%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.54%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-19 Quarterly 0.125 25% 0.61%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.58%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-07-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.85%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-21 Quarterly 0.1 -44.4% 0.74%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-07-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.57%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.03%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-29 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.65%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-10-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.74%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-07-23 Quarterly 0.18 30.9% 0.52%
2021-04-08 0.1375 0% 0.44%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.1375 0% 0.46%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-17 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2019-07-11 2019-07-12 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.1375 10% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-10-20 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-21 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-04-21 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-10-21 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-04-22 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-12-16 2015-12-18 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-10-05 2015-10-07 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-07-20 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-04-06 2015-04-08 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-06-30 2014-07-02 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-03-31 2014-04-02 2014-04-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-09-30 2013-10-02 2013-10-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-12 Quarterly 0.125 -43.2% N/A
2012-12-17 2012-12-19 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.22 -86.3% N/A
2012-09-24 2012-09-26 2012-10-10 Quarterly 1.61 1363.6% N/A
2012-06-25 2012-06-27 2012-07-11 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

AEO Dividend FAQ

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is a multi-brand specialty retailer headquartered in Pittsburgh, operating in the United States and internationally. Its portfolio includes the core American Eagle line of denim and apparel for men and women, the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie intimate and active-wear collections, the Todd Snyder New York menswear line, and the Unsubscribed fashion brand.

What is the Dividend Yield of AEO?

As of February 2026, AEO`s dividend yield is 3.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 23.09.

Does AEO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AEO paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-09 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does AEO pay dividends?

AEO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AEO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-09.

AEO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AEO for the next 4 payments are between 0.097 (-22.4%) and 0.177 (+41.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will AEO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AEO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AEO?

AEO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -11.5% per year.
Negative growth: AEO's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AEO?

AEO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.29%. If you bought AEO's shares at 21.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AEO?

AEO Payout Consistency is 87.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: American Eagle Outfitters has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AEO have a good Dividend Yield?

AEO`s 3.77% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AEO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AEO is 43.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AEO?

AEO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 18.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AEO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AEO's Outstanding Shares?

American Eagle Outfitters's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AEO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 19, 2006 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 134,932,500
1993 179,910,000 +33.33%
1994 191,904,000 +6.67%
1995 209,895,100 +9.38%
1996 92,203,900 -56.07%
1997 207,448,300 +124.99%
1998 36,207,000 -82.55%
1999 220,311,800 +508.48%
2000 217,637,300 -1.21%
2001 222,463,300 +2.22%
2002 217,884,000 -2.06%
2003 216,593,700 -0.59%
2004 227,241,400 +4.92%
2005 233,981,000 +2.97%
2006 228,401,000 -2.38%
2007 218,786,000 -4.21%
2008 207,334,000 -5.23%
2009 209,393,000 +0.99%
2010 197,323,000 -5.76%
2011 195,985,000 -0.68%
2012 201,967,000 +3.05%
2013 194,612,000 -3.64%
2014 195,221,000 +0.31%
2015 197,478,000 +1.16%
2016 184,615,000 -6.51%
2017 179,132,000 -2.97%
2018 178,122,000 -0.56%
2019 168,693,000 -5.29%
2020 184,397,000 +9.31%
2021 205,013,000 +11.18%
2022 195,776,000 -4.51%
2023 198,367,000 +1.32%
2024 195,782,000 -1.3%
2025 172,860,000 -11.71%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39