AEO Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
3.29%
Last Quarter
$0.84
Past Year
$1.16
Growth Past 5yrs
8.42%
Next Quarter
$0.71
Estimate Next Year
$9.91
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$35.00
104.32% Upside
Mean Price Target
$20.62
20.35% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$9.00
-47.46% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 18, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
AEO Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, AEO (NYSE: AEO) reported an actual EPS of $0.84 for the quarter ending on Mar 04, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.71, resulting in a 18.31% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 02, 2025), AEO recorded an actual EPS of $0.53 with a 23.26% surprise. See AEO's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
AEO has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 04, 2026 showing a 18.31% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 02, 2025 recorded a 23.26% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04, 2026 | 0.84 | 0.71 | +18.31% |
| Dec 02, 2025 | 0.53 | 0.43 | +23.26% |
| Sep 03, 2025 | 0.45 | 0.2 | +125.00% |
| May 29, 2025 | -0.29 | -0.25 | +16.00% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 0.54 | 0.5 | +8.00% |
| Dec 04, 2024 | 0.4087 | 0.48 | -14.85% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AEO stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given AEO stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 30 analysts have given their ratings
to AEO out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
4 analysts have given buy call,
19 analysts rate it hold,
7 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$20.62 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 20.35% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for AEO highest price target?
Analysts suggest AEO's stock price would rise to a high of $35.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for AEO over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the AEO stock price could move to $9.00.
What is the average target price for AEO?
AEO stock has an average analyst estimate of $20.62.
At its current price, how far is AEO from its average target price?
AEO shares are currently trading 20.35% above this price target.
What were AEO’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.84 versus consensus estimates of $0.71, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.54.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
AEO's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.71 and $9.91 for the whole year.
What has AEO's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 3.29% EPS growth for AEO in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 8.42% in the past five years.