See how top analysts and institutions rate AEO — including buy, hold, and sell recommendations.
| Rating Source | Action | Rating | Target Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTIG Research | Initiated | Neutral | 2025-09-18 | |
| Telsey Advisory Group | Reiterated | Market Perform | $12 → $18 | 2025-09-04 |
| BofA Securities | Downgrade | Neutral → Underperform | $10 | 2025-08-25 |
| JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral → Underweight | $9 | 2025-07-28 |
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
The majority of institutional investors have issued a "Buy" rating for AEO, and analyst sentiment aligns closely, with very few "Sell" recommendations. This suggests a broadly favorable outlook for the stock's performance.