American Eagle OutfittersSTU:AFG -2.18%80 Dividend Yield % is 2.62% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates STU:AFG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 578 Retail - Cyclical companies, American Eagle Outfitters ranks better than 50% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of American Eagle Outfitters was 110.90% per year. The lowest was -34.90% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:AFG vs BKE, ANF, CRI: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, American Eagle Outfitters's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Eagle Outfitters Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Eagle Outfitters's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Eagle Outfitters's Dividend Yield % falls into.
American Eagle Outfitters Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
American Eagle Outfitters Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.125000
2026-04-10
2026-04-10
2026-04-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.125000
2026-01-09
2026-01-09
2026-01-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.125000
2025-10-10
2025-10-10
2025-10-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.859000
USD 0.125000
2025-07-11
2025-07-11
2025-07-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.857000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.62% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, American Eagle Outfitters' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.36 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #289 out of 578 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Dividend Yield % too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Dividend Yield % of 2.62% is near median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 8.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.70. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 2.62% is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #289 out of 578 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Dividend Yield % compare to BKE and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, American Eagle Outfitters ranks #289 out of 578 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts American Eagle Outfitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.70. American Eagle Outfitters' value of 2.62% is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, American Eagle Outfitters' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.36 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 2.70, American Eagle Outfitters has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.70, based on 578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Eagle Outfitters's current Dividend Yield % of 2.62% is 3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Eagle Outfitters's current Dividend Yield % is 2.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Eagle Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.78, compared to a current price of €15.91 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.70. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.62% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Eagle Outfitters (STU:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.91 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.78.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AFG:
Dividend Yield %: 2.62% (near median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: €18.78 vs. price of €15.91 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#289 of 578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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