8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

February 4, 2005

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-23760	13-2721761
(State of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

150 Thorn Hill Drive Warrendale, Pennsylvania	15086-7528
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(724) 776-4857

(Registrant's telephone number,

including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On February 4, 2005, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of American Eagle Outfitters' common stock.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 4, 2005 announcing BOD approval of a two-for-one split of American Eagle Outfitters' common stock

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: February 4, 2005	By:	/s/ Dale E. Clifton
		Dale E. Clifton
		Vice President - Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 4, 2005 announcing BOD approval of a two-for-one split of American Eagle Outfitters' common stock

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE
OUTFITTERS

Announces a Two-For-One Stock Split

Warrendale, PA, February 4, 2005 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEOS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of American Eagle Outfitters' common stock. The stock split will entitle all shareholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2005 to receive one additional share of common stock for every one share of common stock held on that date. The additional shares will be distributed to shareholders on March 7, 2005. This marks the fifth stock split in the Company's history.

American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ: AEOS) is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15 to 25 year olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, cargo pants, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear and footwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 777 AE stores in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 69 AE stores in Canada. AE also operates via its Web business, www.ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise.

Company Contacts:    

Laura Weil
Judy Meehan
724-776-4857