AEO (NYSE: AEO) executive adds 677 dividend equivalent rights tied to RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported an insider equity accrual for a senior executive. Global Brand President-aerie Jennifer M. Foyle received 677 dividend equivalent rights on January 23, 2026, tied to previously granted restricted stock units. These rights are designed to mirror dividends on common shares and are described as the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock for each right. Following this transaction, Foyle beneficially owned 6,352 dividend equivalent rights, all held directly. The rights vest on the same schedule and in the same proportions as the underlying RSUs to which they relate.

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^*

Foyle Jennifer M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

401 5TH AVE.

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10016

(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)
	Global Brand President-aerie

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

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

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
Dividend Equivalent Rights	(1)	01/23/2026		A		677		(1)	(1)	Common Stock, without par value	677	$0.0000	6,352	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEO report for Jennifer M. Foyle?

American Eagle Outfitters reported that Global Brand President-aerie Jennifer M. Foyle acquired 677 dividend equivalent rights on January 23, 2026.

What are the dividend equivalent rights reported in AEO's Form 4?

The filing states that the dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded RSUs and are the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock for each right.

How many derivative securities does the AEO insider own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Jennifer M. Foyle beneficially owned 6,352 dividend equivalent rights, held in a direct ownership capacity.

How do the AEO dividend equivalent rights vest for the reporting person?

The filing explains that the dividend equivalent rights vest proportionately with the restricted stock units (RSUs) to which they relate, following the same vesting schedule.

What price was reported for the AEO dividend equivalent rights transaction?

The transaction reports a price of $0.0000 per dividend equivalent right, reflecting a non-cash accrual linked to existing RSUs.

Does the AEO Form 4 show direct or indirect ownership for these derivative securities?

The Form 4 shows the dividend equivalent rights as held under direct (D) ownership by the reporting person.