Ex-Dividend Date Nearing for These 9 Stocks – Week of July 7, 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 06 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Dividend Stocks at 52-Week Lows: This week, several dividend stocks are trading near their 52-week lows and are approaching their ex-dividend dates, making them potential investment opportunities for those looking to benefit from upcoming payouts.
List of Stocks: The highlighted stocks include EIX, SWBI, SLVM, GIS, EBF, AEO, EIC, HPI, and MDRR, which investors should consider purchasing before the ex-dividend dates to qualify for dividends.
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Analyst Views on AEO
Wall Street analysts forecast AEO stock price to rise
11 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
8 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 16.340
Low
20.00
Averages
24.80
High
35.00
Current: 16.340
Low
20.00
Averages
24.80
High
35.00
About AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a global specialty retailer with a portfolio of apparel brands. The Company offers clothing, accessories and personal care products under its American Eagle and Aerie brands. The Company operates through two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. It offers casual outfitting and products under the American Eagle (AE) brand, and intimates, apparel, activewear, and swim collections under the Aerie and OFFLINE by Aerie brands. The Company sells its products directly to consumers through its retail channel, which includes its stores and concession-based shops-within-shops. It operates stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Company has license agreements with third parties to operate American Eagle and Aerie stores and online marketplace businesses throughout Asia, including India, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Company also operates Todd Snyder New York (Todd Snyder), a menswear brand.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Stable Revenue Forecast: Analysts predict revenues of $5.80 billion in 2027, reflecting a 2.6% increase compared to the last 12 months, suggesting no major changes in expectations for the company, although growth is below industry averages.
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