American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Cash from Operations came in at -$65.2 million in Q2 2026, down 19.3% year-over-year from -$80.8 million in Q2 2025, and down 115.68% quarter-over-quarter from $415.9 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Cash from Operations across 18 years of filings, most recently posting -$65.2 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Cash from Operations fell 19.3% year-over-year to -$65.2 million; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at $445.6 million (down 3.17% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $456.2 million, down 4.32% from the prior year.
- Cash from Operations came in at -$65.2 million for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from $415.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Cash from Operations ranged from a high of $493.0 million in Q1 2023 to a low of -$108.2 million in Q2 2022.
- Average Cash from Operations over 5 years is $112.5 million, with a median of $60.0 million recorded in 2024.
- Year-over-year, Cash from Operations soared 2436.68% in 2023 and plunged 363.86% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, Cash from Operations stood at $15.4 million in 2022, then soared by 786.57% to $136.5 million in 2023, then tumbled by 61.23% to $52.9 million in 2024, then gained by 26.92% to $67.1 million in 2025, then plunged by 197.13% to -$65.2 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Cash from Operations figures were -$65.2 million in Q2 2026, $415.9 million in Q1 2026, and $67.1 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Operations (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.66 Bn | 133.65 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 2.23 Bn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.61 Bn | 67.32 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 875.76 Mn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.97 Bn | 14.27 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 273.16 Mn |
| 4 | Gap | 7.43 Bn | 4.94 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 337.00 Mn |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.62 Bn | 6.20 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 15.48 Mn |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.27 Bn | 5.63 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 269.15 Mn |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.86 Bn | 5.34 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 402.00 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.30 Bn | 4.16 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.44 Bn | 2.34 Bn | 456.17 Mn | -65.22 Mn |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.04 Bn | 1.75 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 49.32 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | -65.22 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 415.89 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 67.15 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 27.81 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | -54.67 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 383.75 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 52.91 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 78.25 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | -38.11 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 296.37 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 136.45 Mn |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 156.11 Mn |
| Apr 29, 2023 | -8.22 Mn |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 493.00 Mn |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 15.39 Mn |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 6.15 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | -108.25 Mn |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 169.97 Mn |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 11.81 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 230.13 Mn |