Beth M. Henke Dividend Equivalent Rights Acquisition on Restricted Stock Units

This SEC Form 4 filing reports that Beth M. Henke, EVP & Chief Legal Officer of American Eagle Outfitters Inc, acquired 177 dividend equivalent rights on April 24, 2026. These rights were accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and vest proportionately with the underlying RSUs. Each dividend equivalent right represents the economic equivalent of one share of AEO common stock. The transaction was reported at a price of $0.00 per share, as these are dividend equivalents rather than purchased shares. Following this transaction, Henke holds 555 dividend equivalent rights. The filing was signed by Robert J. Tannous as Attorney-in-Fact on April 28, 2026. This represents routine compensation-related activity for an executive officer.