American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Soars to New Highs After Q3 Beat and Holiday Guidance Hike – What Comes Next for Investors
Published: December 3, 2025 American Eagle Outfitters stock is having a breakout moment. After posting stronger‑than‑expected third‑quarter results and sharply raising its holiday outlook, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has surged to a fresh 52‑week high in early Wednesday trading. Shares closed at $20.83 on December 2 and then jumped into the $23–24 range in after‑hours and pre‑market trading, a gain of roughly 13% and more than 100% over the past five months. Investing.com+2Benzinga+2 Behind the move: a rare combination of accelerating sales, a confident holiday forecast, and an aggressive marketing strategy built around celebrity campaigns and the fast‑growing Aerie