AEO American Eagle Outfitters dividend history, payout ratio & dates
American Eagle Outfitters's last dividend payment of $0.125 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jan 10, 2025. At an annualized rate of $0.5 per share, the stock yields 2.9%.
Key dates
- AEO last dividend date: Jan 10, 2025
AEO dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
AEO has a dividend yield of 2.9% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.58%, American Eagle Outfitters's dividend yield is 12% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.4% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
American Eagle Outfitters has been paying dividends for the last 20 years. According to our records AEO has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 18% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 38%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.125 | 3.08% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.125 | 2.43% |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.125 | 2.24% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $0.125 | 1.91% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.125 | 2.08% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.76% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.68% |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $0.1 | 2.04% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $0.18 | 6.13% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.18 | 3.97% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.51% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.53% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.3% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.138 | 0.94% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.138 | 1.42% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.138 | 3.86% |
| Oct 10, 2019 | $0.138 | 3.81% |
| Jul 11, 2019 | $0.138 | 3.31% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $0.138 | 2.55% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.138 | 2.96% |
| Oct 11, 2018 | $0.138 | 2.59% |
| Jul 12, 2018 | $0.138 | 2.28% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.138 | 2.39% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.9% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.125 | 3.61% |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.125 | 4.15% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.125 | 3.82% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.125 | 2.98% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.125 | 2.92% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.125 | 3.1% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | $0.125 | 3.11% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.125 | 3.21% |
| Oct 5, 2015 | $0.125 | 3.16% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.125 | 2.88% |
| Apr 6, 2015 | $0.125 | 2.9% |
American Eagle Outfitters dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
AEO has a payout ratio of 42% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. But if we consider the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 44.1%, American Eagle Outfitters's payout ratio is only 4.8% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AEO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKE Buckle Inc | 8.14% | $3.9 | 97.7% |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 2.91% | $0.5 | 42% |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 2.43% | $0.6 | 27.3% |
| TLYS Tilly'S Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a dividend?
Yes, American Eagle Outfitters has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. AEO has been paying dividends since 2005.
When was AEO's last dividend?
American Eagle Outfitters's last regular dividend was on Jan 10, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.125 per share.
How much dividend does American Eagle Outfitters pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AEO pays $0.5 per share.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of American Eagle Outfitters is 2.9%.
How often does American Eagle Outfitters pay dividends?
American Eagle Outfitters pays four dividends per year.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's dividend payout ratio?
American Eagle Outfitters's dividend payout ratio is 42%.
Does American Eagle Outfitters pay a good dividend?
American Eagle Outfitters's dividend yield is more than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.