We recently published 10 Stocks Surprise Wall Street with Double-Digit Gains. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is one of the biggest performers recently. American Eagle soared by 18.11 percent week-on-week,

Analysts have recently evaluated American Eagle Outfitters and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $10.14, accompanied by a high estimate of $12.00 and a low estimate of $9.00. Experiencing a 10.19% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $11.29.

Fintel reports that on July 28, 2025, JP Morgan downgraded their outlook for American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) from Neutral to Underweight. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 1.36% Upside As of July 17,

JPM is also modeling Q3 EPS of $0.36, or 12% below consensus, citing increased SG&A spend from advertising campaigns and continued pressure on gross margins. For the full year, JPM expects EPS of $0.75, below consensus at $0.78, and sees downside risk continuing into FY26, where its EPS estimate stands 15% below the Street.

Learn more about whether American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. or CarMax, Inc. is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.

American Eagle offers a bullish setup with strong valuation metrics and celebrity momentum. Find out more on why AEO offers a favorable risk/reward entry.

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