If you'd invested in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO): performance and returns
Looking for American Eagle Outfitters's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would American Eagle Outfitters have returned?
This calculator shows how much American Eagle Outfitters stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in American Eagle Outfitters
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $969 | -3% |
| 3 years ago | $1,157 | +16% |
| 5 years ago | $805 | -20% |
| 10 years ago | $1,042 | +4% |
| since inception (1994) | $21,100 | +2010% |
Return by year (American Eagle Outfitters)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -39% | $612 (-39%) |
| 2025 | +58% | $969 (-3%) |
| 2024 | -21% | $763 (-24%) |
| 2023 | +52% | $1,157 (+16%) |
| 2022 | -45% | $638 (-36%) |
| 2021 | +26% | $805 (-20%) |
| 2020 | +37% | $1,099 (+10%) |
| 2019 | -24% | $835 (-16%) |
| 2018 | +3% | $859 (-14%) |
| 2017 | +24% | $1,065 (+6%) |
| 2016 | -2% | $1,042 (+4%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AEO return?
$1,000 invested in American Eagle Outfitters 10 years ago would be worth $1,042 today, i.e. +0%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AEO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+58%). Worst year: 2022 (-45%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AEO since inception be worth?
Since 1994, $1,000 would have become $21,100 (+2010%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do American Eagle Outfitters's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If American Eagle Outfitters pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is American Eagle Outfitters's average annual return (ROI)?
American Eagle Outfitters's return on investment is about +0%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.