American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) — Executive Compensation
Fiscal year ended January 2026
This page summarizes American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) named executive officer compensation from the most recent SEC DEF 14A proxy statement. Jay Schottenstein (CEO) received $12,662,838 in reported total compensation@if($peoPaid !== null), with $34,406,713 "actually paid" under the SEC pay-versus-performance rule. @endif Total shareholder return for the period was 118.05.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CEO of AEO and how much are they paid?
Jay Schottenstein serves as CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.. For fiscal year ending January 2026, reported total compensation was $12,662,838.
What is included in executive compensation?
SEC Summary Compensation Table figures include base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards (grant-date fair value), option awards, non-equity incentive plan compensation, pension value changes, and all other compensation. "Actually Paid" compensation follows the newer SEC pay-versus-performance rule and reflects realized value.
What is pay-versus-performance?
The SEC pay-versus-performance disclosure requires companies to show the relationship between executive pay "actually paid" and total shareholder return (TSR) over recent fiscal years, so investors can evaluate pay alignment.