[Form 4] AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Eagle Outfitters executive chairman and CEO Jay L. Schottenstein reported acquiring 395,623 shares of common stock on February 5, 2026 at $0.00 per share. On the same date, he disposed of 151,081 shares at $23.09 per share.

After these transactions, Schottenstein directly held 2,197,682 common shares. He also reported indirect ownership of 2,611,235 shares through Schottenstein SEI, LLC, 2,971,202 shares through SEI, Inc., and 6,386,995 shares held by various family trusts where he or his spouse serve as trustee.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4300 E. FIFTH AVE.

(Street)

COLUMBUS OH 43219

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC [ AEO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec Chairman & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, without par value	02/05/2026		A		395,623	A	$0.0000	2,348,763	D
Common Stock, without par value	02/05/2026		F		151,081	D	$23.09	2,197,682	D
Common Stock, without par value								2,611,235	I	By Schottenstein SEI, LLC
Common Stock, without par value								2,971,202	I	By SEI, Inc.
Common Stock, without par value								6,386,995	I	By Trusts(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares owned by trusts as to which Mr. Schottenstein or his spouse serve as trustee of various family trusts.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did AEO CEO Jay Schottenstein report on February 5, 2026?

Jay L. Schottenstein reported two transactions on February 5, 2026. He acquired 395,623 American Eagle Outfitters common shares at $0.00 per share and disposed of 151,081 shares at $23.09 per share, updating his reported ownership position in the company.

How many American Eagle (AEO) shares does Jay Schottenstein now hold directly?

Jay Schottenstein reported direct ownership of 2,197,682 AEO common shares. This figure reflects his holdings after the February 5, 2026 acquisition of 395,623 shares and disposition of 151,081 shares, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

What indirect AEO shareholdings are associated with Jay Schottenstein?

Indirect AEO holdings tied to Jay Schottenstein include several entities. The filing lists 2,611,235 shares via Schottenstein SEI, LLC, 2,971,202 shares via SEI, Inc., and 6,386,995 shares held by various family trusts where he or his spouse serve as trustee.

What does transaction code A mean in Jay Schottenstein’s AEO Form 4?

The Form 4 shows transaction code A for 395,623 AEO shares. This code indicates an acquisition of common stock, here at a reported price of $0.00 per share, increasing Jay Schottenstein’s directly held American Eagle Outfitters shares on February 5, 2026.

What does transaction code F mean in the AEO CEO’s February 2026 filing?

The Form 4 lists code F for 151,081 AEO shares at $23.09. Code F represents a disposition of shares. In this filing, it documents 151,081 common shares being disposed of on February 5, 2026, adjusting Jay Schottenstein’s direct share count.

How are family trusts reported in Jay Schottenstein’s AEO ownership?

The filing shows 6,386,995 AEO shares held by trusts. A footnote explains these shares are owned by various family trusts for which Jay Schottenstein or his spouse serves as trustee, and they are reported as indirect beneficial ownership in the Form 4.