Are the AEO share units reported by Deborah Henretta the same as common stock?

The reported share units have the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock. However, they are payable only upon her termination of service as a director, rather than trading immediately like regular common shares.

How many AEO share units does Deborah Henretta hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Deborah Henretta holds 91,097 share units tied to American Eagle Outfitters stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,892 units and additional units previously accumulated through accrued dividend equivalent rights.

When do the AEO share units granted to Deborah Henretta become payable?

The share units become payable when Deborah Henretta’s service as a director of American Eagle Outfitters ends. Until that termination of service, they function as deferred stock-based compensation with the economic value of common shares.

What does the Form 4 say about dividend equivalent rights on AEO share units?

The filing notes that Henretta’s total of 91,097 share units includes units acquired from accrued dividend equivalent rights. These credits mirror dividends paid on common stock by adding more units to her deferred share unit balance.

American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) director granted 2,892 deferred share units

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Filing Sentiment

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HENRETTA DEBORAH A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC director Deborah A. Henretta received 2,892 share units as a compensation award. These share units have the economic equivalent of one share of common stock each and become payable when her service as a director ends. Following this grant, she holds 91,097 share units, including units accumulated from dividend equivalent rights. The filing does not reflect any open-market buying or selling of AEO common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider HENRETTA DEBORAH A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Share Units	2,892	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Share Units — 91,097 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The share units become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a director. Total includes share units acquired pursuant to accrued dividend equivalent rights.

Key Figures

Share units granted: 2,892 share units Price per share unit: $0.0000 per unit Total share units after grant: 91,097 share units +1 more

4 metrics

Share units granted 2,892 share units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-07-01

Price per share unit $0.0000 per unit Compensation grant, not market purchase

Total share units after grant 91,097 share units Holdings following reported transaction

Underlying common stock equivalence 1 share per unit Each share unit equals one common share economically

Key Terms

Share Units, dividend equivalent rights, Common Stock, without par value, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Total includes share units acquired pursuant to accrued dividend equivalent rights."

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

Common Stock, without par value financial

"underlying_security_title: Common Stock, without par value"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:40 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:39 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HENRETTA DEBORAH A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

77 HOT METAL STREET

(Street)

PITTSBURGH

PENNSYLVANIA

15203

(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
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Share Units	⁽¹⁾	07/01/2026		A		2,892		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock, without par value	2,892	$0.0000	91,097⁽²⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The share units become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a director.

2. Total includes share units acquired pursuant to accrued dividend equivalent rights.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did AEO director Deborah Henretta report on this Form 4?

Deborah Henretta reported receiving 2,892 share units of American Eagle Outfitters as a grant. These units are a form of stock-based compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increase her total share unit holdings to 91,097.

Did Deborah Henretta buy or sell AEO stock in the market in this filing?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 2,892 share units at a price of $0.0000 per unit. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.