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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.85%

The yield on cost (YOC) for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is 2.85%.

AEO Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.85%

Yield on Cost for AEO

AEO now pays $0.50 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-14)$15.013.33%
5 years ago(2021-06-10)$33.301.50%
3 years ago(2023-06-12)$11.734.26%
1 year ago(2025-06-16)$9.705.15%
Buying today(at $17.54)$17.542.85%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.85% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 12.7% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.85%

In 3 years

2.10%

In 5 years

1.72%

In 10 years

1.04%

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$17.54
$0.50
12.70%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.85%

Ending YOC

17.13%

Year 15 Dividend

$3.00

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$22.23

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$0.502.85%$0.00
Year 1$0.56+12.70%3.21%$0.56
Year 2$0.64+12.70%3.62%$1.20
Year 3$0.72+12.70%4.08%$1.91
Year 4$0.81+12.70%4.60%$2.72
Year 5$0.91+12.70%5.18%$3.63
Year 6$1.02+12.70%5.84%$4.65
Year 7$1.15+12.70%6.58%$5.81
Year 8$1.30+12.70%7.42%$7.11
Year 9$1.47+12.70%8.36%$8.58
Year 10$1.65+12.70%9.42%$10.23
Year 11$1.86+12.70%10.62%$12.09
Year 12$2.10+12.70%11.97%$14.19
Year 13$2.37+12.70%13.49%$16.56
Year 14$2.67+12.70%15.20%$19.22
Year 15$3.00+12.70%17.13%$22.23

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for AEO stock is 2.85%.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates as a distinct fashion and lifestyle retail enterprise, offering a wide array of clothing, accessories, and personal care items. Its primary offerings are sold under the established American Eagle and Aerie labels. The American Eagle brand features various jeans, specialized apparel, and fashion accessories catering to both men and women. Conversely, the Aerie brand targets female customers with its collections of intimates, general clothing, activewear, swimwear, and personal care products. Additionally, AEO markets graphic t-shirts and other apparel via its Tailgate brand, and provides upscale menswear through its Todd Snyder New York division. As of January 29, 2022, the company managed a significant physical retail presence, including 880 American Eagle stores, 244 standalone Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets, located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Globally, AEO extends its reach by shipping to 81 countries through its dedicated e-commerce sites: ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. Its merchandise is also distributed through 260 licensed establishments operating in 28 nations. Established in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, PA
9,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Jay L. Schottenstein