Fintel reports that on December 3, 2025, JP Morgan upgraded their outlook for American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) from Underweight to Neutral.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 19.75% Downside
As of November 17, 2025, the average one-year price target for American Eagle Outfitters is $16.72/share. The forecasts range from a low of $11.11 to a high of $22.58. The average price target represents a decrease of 19.75% from its latest reported closing price of $20.83 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for American Eagle Outfitters is 5,522MM, an increase of 3.40%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.69, an increase of 6.92% from the prior forecast.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 667 funds or institutions reporting positions in American Eagle Outfitters. This is an decrease of 37 owner(s) or 5.26% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to AEO is 0.11%, an increase of 2.74%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 2.76% to 204,018K shares. 
The put/call ratio of AEO is 0.56, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 9,391K shares representing 5.55% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,802K shares , representing a decrease of 15.02%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in AEO by 28.64% over the last quarter.
American Century Companies holds 6,650K shares representing 3.93% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,329K shares , representing an increase of 4.82%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AEO by 75.01% over the last quarter.
FCPVX - Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund holds 6,000K shares representing 3.54% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,246K shares , representing an increase of 29.24%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AEO by 37.13% over the last quarter.
AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF holds 5,521K shares representing 3.26% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,257K shares , representing an increase of 4.78%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in AEO by 10.95% over the last quarter.
Marshall Wace, Llp holds 5,498K shares representing 3.25% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 539K shares , representing an increase of 90.20%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AEO by 700.06% over the last quarter.
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