American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) Stock Split History

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has split its stock 6 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on January 06, 1998 with the ratio of 3-for-2, meaning that for 2 shares of AEO owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. 5 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on December 19, 2006 on a 3-for-2 basis.

These splits have increased AEO stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on American Eagle Outfitters Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of American Eagle Outfitters Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when AEO stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by American Eagle Outfitters Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.