Rating Change
JP Morgan reiterated its Neutral rating on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) on August 18, 2026.
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JP Morgan Reiterates Neutral Rating on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)
JP Morgan reiterated its Neutral rating on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) on August 18, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) · reiterate
- Firm
- JP Morgan
- Rating
- Neutral to Neutral
- Price at event
- $16.44
- Market capitalization
- $4.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- JP Morgan reiterated a Neutral rating on American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) on August 18, 2026, with the stock trading at $16.43 and a market capitalization of $4.2 billion.
Market Context
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $16.43 with a market capitalization of $4.2B. The stock has gained 27.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 7 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 14, 2026 | B of A Securities | Underperform | N/A |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jun 01, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| May 29, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
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What does the Neutral rating mean for AEO?
A rating of Neutral from JP Morgan reflects the analyst's outlook on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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