15 Best Apparel Stocks to Buy in 2026

9. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO)

On March 6, 2026, Citi boosted American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO)’s price objective from $23 to $24 while keeping its rating Neutral.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) announced fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.8 billion, up 10%, with comparable sales rising 8%. The company achieved $651 million in gross profit and $180 million in adjusted operating income, a 27% increase. The firm posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.84. Aerie reported comparable sales improvement of 23%, while the American Eagle brand saw 2% growth.

In fiscal 2025, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) generated $5.5 billion in revenue, up 3%, while achieving adjusted operating income of $328 million and adjusted EPS of $1.50. CEO Jay Schottenstein said that exceptional execution generated growth across brands and channels. In 2025, the firm returned $341 million to shareholders and provided fiscal 2026 operating income expectations ranging from $390 million to $410 million.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is a multi-brand specialty retailer that sells a wide range of apparel and accessories for men and women under the American Eagle Outfitters brand, as well as intimates, apparel, and personal care goods under the Aerie brand.