AEO vs ANF
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co., both Consumer Cyclical
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is the larger company at $3.9B against $3.0B. On trailing earnings AEO is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 10.9 against 14.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year ANF returned +43% against +42% for AEO.
| Figure | AEO | ANF |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $17.59 | $148 |
| Market cap | $3.0B | $3.9B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 10.9 | 14.3 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +42% | +43% |
| 5-year return | -42% | +294% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Revenue of $1.2B in Q1 2026, net income $24M. Its largest reported line is American Eagle Brand, 59% of the disclosed total.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Revenue of $1.1B in Q1 2026, net income $67M. Its largest reported line is Americas, 81% of the disclosed total.
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