Current American Eagle stock price — $23.42 — stays aligned with the steady trendline observed over the past month. Some portfolio managers are upgrading positions on expectations that freight and logistics cost reductions will improve margins. Operating under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands, Gap (NYSE:GAP) is an apparel and accessories retailer selling casual clothing to men, women, and children. Retailers such as American Eagle ( AEO ), Gap ( GAP ), and Kohl's ( KSS ) have all called out the strength of jeans in recent results. Shares of Levi Strauss ( LEVI ) are up more than 30% this year. American Eagle stock price traded flat at $23.43 in line with retail sector ETFs. Macro sentiment remains mixed, but the company’s brand equity in the teen apparel market continues to reinforce investor confidence.