AEO Dividend History & Yield
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 (in 30 days) | Oct 23, 2026 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 121 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 212 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 303 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AEO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.50 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AEO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,400 | $41,328 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,000 | $206,640 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,000 | $413,280 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.90%. $10,000 in AEO would currently pay about $290 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AEO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +25.0% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 5, 2023 | — | $0.10 | -44.4% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +30.4% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2019 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2019 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2018 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2018 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | — | $0.138 | +10.4% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2015 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2015 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.125 | -43.2% |
| Dec 17, 2012 | — | $0.22 | +100.0% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $1.61 Special | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2012 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2011 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2011 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2011 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2011 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2010 | — | $0.61 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2010 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2010 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2008 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2008 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2008 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2008 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +33.3% |
| Mar 28, 2007 | — | $0.075 | +50.0% |
| Dec 19, 2006 | — | $0.05 | -33.6% |
| Sep 20, 2006 | — | $0.0753 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2006 | — | $0.0753 | +50.7% |
| Mar 22, 2006 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 2005 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2005 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2005 | — | $0.05 | +50.0% |
| Mar 22, 2005 | — | $0.0333 | +66.7% |
| Dec 21, 2004 | — | $0.02 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2004 | — | $0.02 | — |
AEO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to AEO's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
AEO scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer in the United States and internationally. It provides jeans, apparel and accessories, and personal care products for women and men under the American Eagle brand; and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands. The company also offers menswear products under the Todd Snyder New York brand; and fashion clothing and accessories under the Unsubscribed brand.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Apparel Retail. First dividend on our records: Sep 22, 2004. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AEO dividend FAQ
When is AEO's next ex-dividend date?
AEO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 9, 2026 (in 30 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.125 per share, expected on Oct 23, 2026.
How often does AEO pay dividends?
AEO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.125 per share with an ex-date of Jul 10, 2026.
What is AEO's dividend yield?
AEO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.90%, based on $0.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.50 per share, is 2.90%.
How much does AEO pay per share?
AEO pays about $0.125 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $50.00 a year.
Has AEO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). AEO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of AEO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.90%, you would need about 2,400 shares of AEO (roughly $41,328 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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