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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Competitors

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$16.58 +0.03 (+0.16%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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AEO vs. CASY, COST, FIVE, LULU, and URBN

Should you buy American Eagle Outfitters stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares American Eagle Outfitters with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with American Eagle Outfitters include Casey's General Stores (CASY), Costco Wholesale (COST), Five Below (FIVE), lululemon athletica (LULU), and Urban Outfitters (URBN).

How does American Eagle Outfitters compare to Casey's General Stores?

Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Casey's General Stores had 4 more articles in the media than American Eagle Outfitters. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Casey's General Stores and 6 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters. Casey's General Stores' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat American Eagle Outfitters' score of 0.25 indicating that Casey's General Stores is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Casey's General Stores
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Eagle Outfitters
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

85.6% of Casey's General Stores shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Casey's General Stores shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Casey's General Stores pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. American Eagle Outfitters pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Casey's General Stores pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Eagle Outfitters pays out 44.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Casey's General Stores has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years and American Eagle Outfitters has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Casey's General Stores has a net margin of 3.83% compared to American Eagle Outfitters' net margin of 3.49%. Casey's General Stores' return on equity of 17.56% beat American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Casey's General Stores3.83% 17.56% 7.70%
American Eagle Outfitters 3.49%16.76%6.62%

Casey's General Stores has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Casey's General Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Casey's General Stores$16.98B1.80$546.52M$17.4247.36
American Eagle Outfitters$5.55B0.50$191.98M$1.1214.80

Casey's General Stores presently has a consensus price target of $737.36, suggesting a potential downside of 10.62%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $22.45, suggesting a potential upside of 35.46%. Given American Eagle Outfitters' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe American Eagle Outfitters is more favorable than Casey's General Stores.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Casey's General Stores
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
American Eagle Outfitters
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Casey's General Stores has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Casey's General Stores beats American Eagle Outfitters on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Eagle Outfitters compare to Costco Wholesale?

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Costco Wholesale has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

Costco Wholesale presently has a consensus price target of $1,052.60, suggesting a potential upside of 2.37%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $22.45, suggesting a potential upside of 35.46%. Given American Eagle Outfitters' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe American Eagle Outfitters is more favorable than Costco Wholesale.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Costco Wholesale
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
American Eagle Outfitters
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

68.5% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Costco Wholesale shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Costco Wholesale pays an annual dividend of $5.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. American Eagle Outfitters pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Costco Wholesale pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Eagle Outfitters pays out 44.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Costco Wholesale has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and American Eagle Outfitters has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 118 more articles in the media than American Eagle Outfitters. MarketBeat recorded 124 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 6 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters. Costco Wholesale's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat American Eagle Outfitters' score of 0.25 indicating that Costco Wholesale is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Costco Wholesale
72 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
31 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Eagle Outfitters
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Costco Wholesale has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Costco Wholesale$275.24B1.66$8.10B$19.2353.47
American Eagle Outfitters$5.55B0.50$191.98M$1.1214.80

American Eagle Outfitters has a net margin of 3.49% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 2.99%. Costco Wholesale's return on equity of 28.57% beat American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Costco Wholesale2.99% 28.57% 10.63%
American Eagle Outfitters 3.49%16.76%6.62%

Summary

Costco Wholesale beats American Eagle Outfitters on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Eagle Outfitters compare to Five Below?

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Five Below has higher earnings, but lower revenue than American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Five Below, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Five Below$4.76B2.55$358.64M$6.4633.98
American Eagle Outfitters$5.55B0.50$191.98M$1.1214.80

Five Below has a net margin of 7.53% compared to American Eagle Outfitters' net margin of 3.49%. Five Below's return on equity of 18.70% beat American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Five Below7.53% 18.70% 7.87%
American Eagle Outfitters 3.49%16.76%6.62%

97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Five Below shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Five Below has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Five Below had 10 more articles in the media than American Eagle Outfitters. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Five Below and 6 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters. Five Below's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat American Eagle Outfitters' score of 0.25 indicating that Five Below is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Five Below
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Eagle Outfitters
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Five Below presently has a consensus price target of $240.60, indicating a potential upside of 9.61%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $22.45, indicating a potential upside of 35.46%. Given American Eagle Outfitters' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Eagle Outfitters is more favorable than Five Below.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Five Below
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
American Eagle Outfitters
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Five Below beats American Eagle Outfitters on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Eagle Outfitters compare to lululemon athletica?

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are related companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

lululemon athletica has a net margin of 14.22% compared to American Eagle Outfitters' net margin of 3.49%. lululemon athletica's return on equity of 34.82% beat American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
lululemon athletica14.22% 34.82% 20.14%
American Eagle Outfitters 3.49%16.76%6.62%

lululemon athletica has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

lululemon athletica has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. lululemon athletica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Eagle Outfitters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
lululemon athletica$11.10B1.38$1.58B$13.309.56
American Eagle Outfitters$5.55B0.50$191.98M$1.1214.80

In the previous week, lululemon athletica had 54 more articles in the media than American Eagle Outfitters. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for lululemon athletica and 6 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters' average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat lululemon athletica's score of 0.10 indicating that American Eagle Outfitters is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
lululemon athletica
15 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
16 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
American Eagle Outfitters
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

85.2% of lululemon athletica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of lululemon athletica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

lululemon athletica presently has a consensus target price of $201.66, indicating a potential upside of 58.56%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus target price of $22.45, indicating a potential upside of 35.46%. Given lululemon athletica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe lululemon athletica is more favorable than American Eagle Outfitters.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
lululemon athletica
2 Sell rating(s)
28 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06
American Eagle Outfitters
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

lululemon athletica beats American Eagle Outfitters on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Eagle Outfitters compare to Urban Outfitters?

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Urban Outfitters has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Urban Outfitters had 16 more articles in the media than American Eagle Outfitters. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Urban Outfitters and 6 mentions for American Eagle Outfitters. Urban Outfitters' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat American Eagle Outfitters' score of 0.25 indicating that Urban Outfitters is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Urban Outfitters
9 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Eagle Outfitters
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Urban Outfitters currently has a consensus price target of $87.18, suggesting a potential upside of 19.41%. American Eagle Outfitters has a consensus price target of $22.45, suggesting a potential upside of 35.46%. Given American Eagle Outfitters' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe American Eagle Outfitters is more favorable than Urban Outfitters.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Urban Outfitters
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
American Eagle Outfitters
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Urban Outfitters has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. Urban Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Eagle Outfitters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Urban Outfitters$6.32B0.99$464.92M$5.2114.01
American Eagle Outfitters$5.55B0.50$191.98M$1.1214.80

Urban Outfitters has a net margin of 7.48% compared to American Eagle Outfitters' net margin of 3.49%. Urban Outfitters' return on equity of 18.92% beat American Eagle Outfitters' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Urban Outfitters7.48% 18.92% 10.45%
American Eagle Outfitters 3.49%16.76%6.62%

77.6% of Urban Outfitters shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.1% of Urban Outfitters shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Urban Outfitters beats American Eagle Outfitters on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AEO vs. The Competition

MetricAmerican Eagle OutfittersRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.77B$9.67B$27.17B$23.17B
Dividend Yield3.02%2.97%178.40%4.10%
P/E Ratio14.8016.7119.8130.65
Price / Sales0.501.132.2494.62
Price / Cash5.7512.3614.9525.10
Price / Book1.663.945.194.74
Net Income$191.98M$350.89M$957.86M$1.07B
7 Day Performance8.52%3.73%2.02%1.95%
1 Month Performance-7.32%-7.38%-0.77%0.66%
1 Year Performance54.63%23.54%1.97%28.43%

American Eagle Outfitters Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AEO
American Eagle Outfitters
4.2709 of 5 stars
$16.58
+0.2%
$22.45
+35.5%
+54.6%$2.77B$5.55B14.8045,000
CASY
Casey's General Stores
3.9448 of 5 stars
$855.87
+0.4%
$737.36
-13.8%
+85.1%$31.52B$15.94B49.1349,272
COST
Costco Wholesale
3.5311 of 5 stars
$1,076.47
+2.6%
$1,047.27
-2.7%
+2.0%$465.37B$275.24B55.98341,000
FIVE
Five Below
3.7632 of 5 stars
$218.36
+2.2%
$240.60
+10.2%
+104.6%$11.81B$4.76B33.8024,600
LULU
lululemon athletica
4.693 of 5 stars
$120.26
+0.9%
$203.80
+69.5%
-59.1%$14.38B$11.10B9.0439,000

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