AEO vs CRI
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and Carter's, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is the larger company at $3.0B against $1.6B. On trailing earnings AEO is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 10.9 against 13.7, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AEO returned +42% against +38% for CRI. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts AEO ahead, 9/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | AEO | CRI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $17.59 | $34.28 |
| Market cap | $3.0B | $1.6B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 10.9 | 13.7 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| 1-year return | +42% | +38% |
| 5-year return | -42% | -58% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
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.
Carter's, Inc.
Revenue of $681M in Q1 2026, net income $14M. Its largest reported line is Retail, 66% of the disclosed total.
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