American Eagle Falls for Sixth Straight Day as Ex‑Dividend Date Nears
A lack of fresh catalysts has left the shares vulnerable to a rotation toward higher‑yielding AI names.
Overview
- American Eagle closed at $15.76 on Monday after a 6.97% drop, marking a sixth consecutive decline.
- The stock goes ex‑dividend on October 10 for a $0.125 quarterly payout, payable on October 29.
- Second‑quarter results showed revenue down 1% to $1.28 billion with net income unchanged at $77 million.
- Management expects low‑single‑digit comparable‑sales growth in Q3 and Q4 2025 while keeping the full‑year outlook effectively flat.
- Analysts remain cautious, with Morgan Stanley lifting its price target to $17 but keeping an Equal Weight rating and BTIG at Hold, while Jim Cramer suggested taking some profits.