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 CRI is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 6.0 against 9.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CRI returned +5.9% against -1.9% for AEO. The RyuScore puts AEO ahead, 79 against 76 out of 100.
| Figure | AEO | CRI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $18.16 | $32.38 |
| Market cap | $3.0B | $1.6B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 1-year return | -1.9% | +5.9% |
| 5-year return | -20% | -60% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 79/100 | 76/100 |
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.
Carter's, Inc.
Revenue of $615M in Q2 2026, net income $105M. Its largest reported line is Retail, 66% of the disclosed total.
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