American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) CEO granted RSUs and 467,325 options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Eagle Outfitters executive chairman and CEO Jay L. Schottenstein received equity-based compensation awards. He was granted 124,092 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, and 467,325 stock options with an exercise price of $16.52 per share.

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, tying part of his compensation to continued service and future performance. The stock options also vest one-third per year starting on the first anniversary and expire on March 25, 2033, aligning long-term incentives with the company’s share price.

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CEO received time-based RSU and option grants as routine equity compensation.

Jay L. Schottenstein, executive chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, was granted 124,092 restricted stock units and 467,325 stock options at an exercise price of $16.52 per share. Both awards are structured as multi-year, time-vested equity incentives.

The RSUs and options each vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant, encouraging retention and longer-term focus on share value. As Form 4 data shows only grants with no corresponding sales or exercises, this filing reflects compensation, not market trading activity, and is generally neutral for investors.

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 OHIO 43219

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/25/2026

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

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

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/25/2026		A		124,092		(2)	03/25/2029	Common Stock, without par value	124,092	$0.0000	124,092	D
Stock Option - Right to Buy	$16.52	03/25/2026		A		467,325		(3)	03/25/2033	Common Stock, without par value	467,325	$0.0000	467,325	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

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

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	03/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did the AEO CEO receive in this Form 4 filing?

The AEO CEO, Jay L. Schottenstein, received 124,092 restricted stock units and 467,325 stock options. Each RSU represents one share of common stock, while the options have a fixed exercise price of $16.52 per share as equity-based compensation.

How do the new restricted stock units for AEO’s CEO vest?

The 124,092 restricted stock units granted to AEO’s CEO vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, so one-third becomes deliverable each year, encouraging multi-year retention and alignment with company performance.

What are the key terms of the AEO CEO’s new stock option grant?

The CEO was granted 467,325 stock options with an exercise price of $16.52 per share. These options vest one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant and will expire on March 25, 2033 if not exercised.

Does this AEO Form 4 show any stock sales by the CEO?

This Form 4 shows only equity awards to the CEO, not stock sales. It reports grants of restricted stock units and stock options classified as acquisitions, with no corresponding dispositions or open-market transactions disclosed in the provided data.

What does the vesting schedule mean for AEO’s CEO compensation?

The three-year, time-based vesting schedule means the CEO realizes value from RSUs and options gradually. Continued service is required to receive full benefits, which ties a significant portion of compensation to long-term commitment and the future performance of American Eagle Outfitters.