American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) CFO reports option exercises and 186,580-share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Eagle Outfitters EVP and CFO reported multiple equity transactions in company stock. On 12/05/2025, he exercised stock options to buy 76,317 shares at $17.24 and 60,263 shares at $13.17 per share, then reported a sale of 186,580 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $24.048.

After these transactions, he reported owning 75,637 shares directly and 1,100 shares indirectly through a spouse IRA. One option grant expiring on 03/30/2029 was fully exercised, while another expiring on 03/30/2030 shows 30,132 derivative securities remaining. The filing notes that sale prices ranged from $24.00 to $24.20, with detailed price breakdowns available on request.

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^*

Mathias Michael A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

77 HOT METAL STREET

(Street)

PITTSBURGH PA 15203

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/05/2025

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	12/05/2025		M		76,317	A	$17.24	201,954	D
Common Stock, without par value	12/05/2025		M		60,263	A	$13.17	262,217	D
Common Stock, without par value	12/05/2025		S		186,580	D	$24.048(1)	75,637	D
Common Stock, without par value								1,100	I	Spouse IRA

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
Stock Option - Right to Buy	$17.24	12/05/2025		M			76,317	(2)	03/30/2029	Common Stock, without par value	76,317	$0.0000	0.0000	D
Stock Option - Right to Buy	$13.17	12/05/2025		M			60,263	(2)	03/30/2030	Common Stock, without par value	60,263	$0.0000	30,132	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Price represents a weighted average of the sale price. Shares were sold at prices ranging from $24.00 to $24.20. Upon the request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the reporting person will provide the full information about the number of shares sold at each separate price.

2. Option vests 1/3 per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	12/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEOe28099s EVP and CFO report on this Form 4?

The EVP and CFO of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported exercising stock options on 12/05/2025 to acquire 76,317 shares at $17.24 and 60,263 shares at $13.17, followed by a sale of 186,580 shares of common stock.

At what price were the American Eagle (AEO) shares sold by the EVP and CFO?

The reported sale of 186,580 AEO shares was at a weighted average price of $24.048 per share, with actual sale prices ranging from $24.00 to $24.20.

How many American Eagle (AEO) shares does the EVP and CFO own after the reported transactions?

Following the transactions, the EVP and CFO reported 75,637 AEO shares held directly and 1,100 shares held indirectly through a spouse IRA.

What happens to the stock options reported by the AEO EVP and CFO?

One stock option grant with an exercise price of $17.24 and expiration on 03/30/2029 was fully exercised. Another grant with an exercise price of $13.17 and expiration on 03/30/2030 shows 30,132 derivative securities remaining after the reported exercise.

How do the American Eagle (AEO) options held by the EVP and CFO vest?

The filing states that each reported option vests one-third per year, beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

Is this AEO Form 4 filed by one reporting person or multiple insiders?

The Form 4 is indicated as filed by one reporting person, covering the transactions of the companye28099s EVP and CFO.