American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Change in Inventory came in at $114.5 million in Q2 2026, up 6752.48% year-over-year from $1.7 million in Q2 2025, and up 158.05% quarter-over-quarter from -$197.3 million in Q1 2026.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Change in Inventory across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $114.5 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Change in Inventory rose 6752.48% year-over-year to $114.5 million; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at $159.2 million (up 1034.07% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $46.4 million, up 117.05% from the prior year.
- Change in Inventory came in at $114.5 million for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, up from -$197.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Change in Inventory ranged from a high of $171.9 million in Q4 2025 to a low of -$206.5 million in Q1 2023.
- Average Change in Inventory over 5 years is $4.5 million, with a median of $29.9 million recorded in 2023.
- Year-over-year, Change in Inventory sank 132.23% in 2024 and soared 6752.48% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Change in Inventory stood at $111.2 million in 2022, then gained by 11.4% to $123.8 million in 2023, then advanced by 22.55% to $151.8 million in 2024, then grew by 13.29% to $171.9 million in 2025, then plunged by 33.4% to $114.5 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Change in Inventory figures were $114.5 million in Q2 2026, -$197.3 million in Q1 2026, and $171.9 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Change in Inventory (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.66 Bn | 133.65 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 221.00 Mn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.61 Bn | 67.32 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 110.41 Mn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.97 Bn | 14.27 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 97.14 Mn |
| 4 | Gap | 7.43 Bn | 4.94 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 209.00 Mn |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.62 Bn | 6.20 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 26.74 Mn |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.27 Bn | 5.63 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 59.42 Mn |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.86 Bn | 5.34 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 50.00 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.30 Bn | 4.16 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.44 Bn | 2.34 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 114.51 Mn |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.04 Bn | 1.75 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 10.69 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 114.51 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | -197.27 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 171.94 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 70.02 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.67 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | -164.16 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 151.77 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -6.33 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 40.08 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -140.24 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 123.84 Mn |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 19.63 Mn |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 43.07 Mn |
| Jan 28, 2023 | -206.50 Mn |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 111.18 Mn |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 4.81 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 128.88 Mn |
| Jan 29, 2022 | -186.73 Mn |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 237.43 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | -32.44 Mn |