%{{tag.tag}} {{articledata.title}} {{moment(articledata.cdate)}} @{{articledata.company.replace(" ","")}} comment There are many reasons to like small-cap stock American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: $AEO ). Actress Sydney Sweeney is just one of them. AEO stock is on the rise following the announcement that Sweeney will return this summer for a new advertising campaign at the Pennsylvania-based clothing retailer. In the past month, American Eagle's stock has gained 8% after it was announced that Sweeney would advertise jean shorts for the company this summer. A previous ad campaign featuring the actress was a resounding success. However, there are many other reasons for investors to consider small-cap stock American Eagle Outfitters, which has a market capitalization of $2.89 billion U.S. Over the last 12 months, AEO stock has risen an impressive 57% to trade at $17.30 U.S. per share. But even with the big move higher, American Eagle stock trades at only 15 times this year's earnings estimates, making it look cheap in the current market. AEO stock also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.13 U.S. per share, giving it a hefty yield of 2.89%, which is above average among stocks listed in the benchmark S&P 500 index. The company has also announced a string of strong earnings as its sales continue to get a boost from celebrity endorsements and the Sydney Sweeney tie-up. Tariffs have been a minor issue for the company but haven't hurt its finances too badly or stopped the upward march of its share price. The bottom line is that AEO is a small-cap stock that looks cheap, pays a strong dividend, and is likely to see sales rise as summer approaches and its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign launches.