American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Dividend
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.81%, distributing $0.50 per share annually ($0.13 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
AEO dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.50 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.13 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 10, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 31% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $17.79 |
What AEO pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 2.81% yield, $10,000 invested in AEO generates about $281.00 per year, or roughly $70.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $17.79, derived from the $0.50 annual dividend and the 2.81% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 56.2 | $28.10 | $7.03 |
| $5,000 | 281 | $140.50 | $35.13 |
| $10,000 | 562 | $281.00 | $70.25 |
| $25,000 | 1,405 | $702.50 | $175.63 |
| $100,000 | 5,620 | $2,810.00 | $702.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
AEO dividend payment schedule
AEO pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 10, 2026, with payment on October 31, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | $0.13 | Confirmed |
| January 10, 2027 | January 31, 2027 | $0.13 | Projected |
| April 10, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | $0.13 | Projected |
| July 10, 2027 | July 31, 2027 | $0.13 | Projected |
To collect a AEO dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How AEO's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. AEO's 2.81% is 0.94 percentage points below that median, ranking 349th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Cyclical, where we track 23 names, the median yield is 2.03% — putting AEO above its sector.
What the numbers mean
AEO pays out roughly 31% of its earnings as dividends. That is a conservative payout ratio, leaving substantial room to keep raising the dividend or absorb a weak year.
Like most US dividend payers, AEO distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
AEO dividend FAQ
When is the next AEO ex-dividend date?
The next AEO ex-dividend date is October 10, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 31, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is AEO's dividend yield?
AEO currently yields 2.81%, based on $0.50 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does AEO pay dividends?
AEO pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.13 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of AEO generate?
At the current 2.81% yield, $10,000 invested in AEO would produce roughly $281.00 per year, or about $70.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is AEO a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. AEO is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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