AEO vs BKE
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and The Buckle, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is the larger company at $3.0B against $2.2B. On trailing earnings AEO is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 9.3 against 10.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AEO returned -1.9% against -22% for BKE. The RyuScore puts AEO ahead, 79 against 77 out of 100.
| Figure | AEO | BKE |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $18.16 | $44.17 |
| Market cap | $3.0B | $2.2B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| 1-year return | -1.9% | -22% |
| 5-year return | -20% | +88% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 79/100 | 77/100 |
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 $1.4B in Q2 2026, net income $134M. Its largest reported line is American Eagle Brand, 59% of the disclosed total.
The Buckle, Inc.
Revenue of $320M in Q2 2026, net income $44M.
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