American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters recorded quarterly Change in Inventory of -$197.3 million in Q1 2026, down 214.73% quarter-over-quarter from $171.9 million in Q4 2025, and down 20.17% year-over-year from -$247.1 million in Q1 2025.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters' Change in Inventory history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at -$197.3 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Change in Inventory fell 20.17% year-over-year to -$197.3 million; the TTM figure through Jan 2026 stood at $46.4 million (up 117.05% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $46.4 million, up 117.05% from the prior year.
- Change in Inventory came in at -$197.3 million for Q1 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from $171.9 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.
- A 5-year average of -$2.0 million and a median of $19.6 million in 2023 frame the typical range for Change in Inventory.
- Across the five-year window, Change in Inventory sank 132.23% in 2024 and surged 1206.56% in 2025, its largest moves.
- American Eagle Outfitters' Change in Inventory stood at $111.2 million in 2022, then advanced by 11.4% to $123.8 million in 2023, then climbed by 22.55% to $151.8 million in 2024, then increased by 13.29% to $171.9 million in 2025, then plunged by 214.73% to -$197.3 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Change in Inventory over the past three periods registered -$197.3 million, $171.9 million, and $70.0 million for Q1 2026, Q4 2025, and Q3 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Change in Inventory (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 170.45 Bn | 164.22 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 382.00 Mn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 72.20 Bn | 67.61 Bn | 1.80 Bn | -498.00 Mn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 19.76 Bn | 18.53 Bn | 1.26 Bn | 132.30 Mn |
| 4 | Lululemon Athletica | 15.75 Bn | 13.95 Bn | 2.00 Bn | -328.77 Mn |
| 5 | Gap | 7.85 Bn | 4.85 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -112.00 Mn |
| 6 | Urban Outfitters | 6.44 Bn | 5.75 Bn | 599.20 Mn | -142.03 Mn |
| 7 | Boot Barn Holdings | 5.17 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 281.24 Mn | -49.63 Mn |
| 8 | Victoria's Secret | 4.37 Bn | 3.90 Bn | 855.00 Mn | -308.00 Mn |
| 9 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 3.57 Bn | 2.80 Bn | 1.10 Bn | -130.99 Mn |
| 10 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.78 Bn | 2.54 Bn | 651.06 Mn | -197.27 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | -197.27 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | -197.27 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 171.94 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 171.94 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 70.02 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 70.02 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.67 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 1.67 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | -164.16 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | -164.16 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 151.77 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 151.77 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -6.33 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -6.33 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 40.08 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 40.08 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -140.24 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -140.24 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 123.84 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 123.84 Mn |