American Eagle Outfitters Inc [AEO] stock prices are up 2.76% to $17.13 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The AEO shares have gain 3.76% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -14.05%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Previously, Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed its Market Perform rating on December 05, 2024, and dropped its price target to $20. On December 05, 2024, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral and revised its price target to $23 on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its Market Perform rating and decreased its price target to $23 on August 30, 2024. JP Morgan upgraded its rating to a Overweight but $31 remained the price target by the analyst firm on April 09, 2024. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated a Market Perform rating for this stock on March 08, 2024, and upped its price target to $25. In a note dated January 09, 2024, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Market Perform rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $19 to $22.
The stock price of American Eagle Outfitters Inc [AEO] has been fluctuating between $16.06 and $26.44 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $20 within the next 12 months. American Eagle Outfitters Inc [NYSE: AEO] shares were valued at $17.13 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 16.75% based on the average AEO price forecast.
Analyzing the AEO fundamentals
The American Eagle Outfitters Inc [NYSE:AEO] reported sales of 5.40B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -0.92%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.37% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.08%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.06%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.04%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.06, Equity is 0.13 and Total Capital is 0.14. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of0.8.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 16.83 points at the first support level, and at 16.54 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 17.35, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 17.57.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that American Eagle Outfitters Inc [NYSE:AEO]’s Current Ratio is 1.57. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.63, and the Cash Ratio is 0.19. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.61, the price to book ratio is 1.88 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 14.67.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved MCMILLAN CARY D, Director, that happened on Oct 16 ’24 when 2283.0 shares were sold. Director, MCMILLAN CARY D completed a deal on Oct 16 ’24 to buy 2283.0 shares. Meanwhile, Global Brand President-aerie Foyle Jennifer M. sold 30000.0 shares on Oct 01 ’24.
