How many AEO-related dividend equivalent rights does Jennifer M. Foyle hold after this transaction?

After receiving the 915 new dividend equivalent rights, Jennifer M. Foyle’s total reported holdings of these rights increased to 3,666. All of these are tied to American Eagle Outfitters common stock and vest according to the schedules of the underlying restricted stock unit awards previously granted.

American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) awards 915 dividend rights to brand president

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Foyle Jennifer M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC reported that Global Brand President-aerie Jennifer M. Foyle received a grant of 915 dividend equivalent rights tied to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and will vest proportionately with the related RSUs, bringing her total reported dividend equivalent rights to 3,666.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Foyle Jennifer M.

Role Global Brand President-aerie

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Rights	915	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 3,666 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Dividend equivalent rights granted: 915 rights Total dividend equivalent rights after grant: 3,666 rights Underlying common stock equivalence: 1 share per right +1 more

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Dividend equivalent rights granted 915 rights Grant to Jennifer M. Foyle on April 24, 2026

Total dividend equivalent rights after grant 3,666 rights Holdings following reported transaction

Underlying common stock equivalence 1 share per right Each dividend equivalent right equals one AEO common share economically

Transaction price per right $0.00 Compensation grant, not a market purchase

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock units (RSUs), economic equivalent of one share

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Dividend Equivalent Rights financial

"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)..."

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.

restricted stock units (RSUs) financial

"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)..."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/28/2026 - 06:21 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Foyle Jennifer M.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

401 5TH AVE.

(Street)

NEW YORK

10016

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Global Brand President-aerie

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026

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)
Dividend Equivalent Rights	⁽¹⁾	04/24/2026		A		915		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock, without par value	915	$0.0000	3,666	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	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEO executive Jennifer M. Foyle report on this Form 4?

Jennifer M. Foyle reported receiving 915 dividend equivalent rights as a grant related to previously awarded restricted stock units. These rights are part of her equity-based compensation and increase her total reported dividend equivalent rights position to 3,666, all tied to American Eagle Outfitters common stock performance.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the context of AEO (AEO) insider compensation?

Dividend equivalent rights give the holder cash or additional value equal to dividends on the underlying shares. For AEO, each right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and is linked to restricted stock units, vesting in step with those original RSU awards over time.

Does this AEO Form 4 show an open-market buy or sell by Jennifer M. Foyle?

No, the Form 4 for AEO shows a grant classified as an acquisition of derivative securities, not an open-market trade. The transaction reflects compensation in the form of dividend equivalent rights connected to existing restricted stock units, rather than a purchase or sale of common shares.

How do the AEO dividend equivalent rights reported by Jennifer M. Foyle vest over time?

The dividend equivalent rights reported for AEO vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate. As each RSU tranche vests, the corresponding portion of associated dividend equivalent rights also vests, mirroring the timing and structure of the original RSU award schedule.