Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AEO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 971,463 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) worth $16.22 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in AEO, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 1.66 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 1.89 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +971,463 | New Buy | 971,463 | $16.70 |
| Q3 2024 | -844,737 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +844,737 | New Buy | 844,737 | $19.96 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.03 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +212,500 | Add 25.99% | 1.03 M | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.28 M | Reduce 61.10% | 817,763 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -410,273 | Reduce 16.33% | 2.1 M | $9.73 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.2 M | Add 91.02% | 2.51 M | $11.18 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.32 M | New Buy | 1.32 M | $16.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -260,663 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +260,663 | New Buy | 260,663 | $37.53 |
| Q1 2021 | -251,163 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -645,900 | Reduce 72.00% | 251,163 | $20.07 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.89 M | Reduce 67.82% | 897,063 | $14.81 |
| Q2 2020 | +139,377 | Add 5.26% | 2.79 M | $10.90 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.22 M | Reduce 31.48% | 2.65 M | $7.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.59 M | Reduce 29.18% | 3.87 M | $14.70 |
| Q3 2019 | +994,300 | Add 22.28% | 5.46 M | $16.22 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.66 M | Add 59.39% | 4.46 M | $16.90 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.14 M | Add 69.09% | 2.8 M | $22.17 |
| Q4 2018 | +639,300 | Add 62.89% | 1.66 M | $19.33 |
| Q3 2018 | -65,271 | Reduce 6.03% | 1.02 M | $24.83 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.08 M | New Buy | 1.08 M | $23.25 |
| Q3 2017 | -51,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +51,700 | New Buy | 51,700 | $12.05 |
| Q4 2016 | -836,263 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | -481,851 | Reduce 36.56% | 836,263 | $17.86 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.08 M | Add 444.98% | 1.32 M | $15.93 |
| Q1 2016 | +241,863 | New Buy | 241,863 | $16.67 |
| Q3 2015 | -121,163 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +121,163 | New Buy | 121,163 | $17.22 |
| Q3 2014 | -43,763 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -187,252 | Reduce 81.06% | 43,763 | $11.22 |
| Q1 2014 | +231,015 | New Buy | 231,015 | $12.24 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.66 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.14 M | Reduce 40.81% | 1.66 M | $13.99 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.8 M | Add 0.00% | 2.8 M | $18.26 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s American Eagle Outfitters Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,798,963 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) for 37 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was in Q2 2013, adding 2,798,963 shares worth $51.11 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 971,463 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), valued at approximately $16.22 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was 5,457,254 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.