American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported Change in Inventory of -$197.3 million for Q1 2026, down 20.17% on a YoY basis from -$247.1 million in Q1 2025, and down 214.73% sequentially from $171.9 million in Q4 2025.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has 18 years of Change in Inventory data on file, last reported at -$197.3 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Change in Inventory fell 20.17% year-over-year to -$197.3 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jan 2026 stood at $46.4 million (up 117.05% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was $46.4 million, up 117.05% from the prior year.
- Change in Inventory slipped to -$197.3 million in Q1 2026, 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 plunged 132.23% in 2024 and jumped 1206.56% in 2025, its largest moves.
- Tracing AEO's Change in Inventory over 5 years: stood at $111.2 million in 2022, then rose by 11.4% to $123.8 million in 2023, then gained by 22.55% to $151.8 million in 2024, then climbed by 13.29% to $171.9 million in 2025, then slumped by 214.73% to -$197.3 million in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows AEO's Change in Inventory at -$197.3 million in Q1 2026, $171.9 million in Q4 2025, and $70.0 million in Q3 2025.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Change in Inventory (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 169.48 Bn | 163.90 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 382.00 Mn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 74.91 Bn | 70.31 Bn | 1.80 Bn | -498.00 Mn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 21.30 Bn | 20.55 Bn | 1.26 Bn | 132.30 Mn |
| 4 | Lululemon Athletica | 12.32 Bn | 10.51 Bn | 2.00 Bn | -328.77 Mn |
| 5 | Gap | 6.81 Bn | 4.25 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -112.00 Mn |
| 6 | Victoria's Secret | 6.71 Bn | 6.55 Bn | 585.00 Mn | 26.00 Mn |
| 7 | Urban Outfitters | 5.96 Bn | 5.55 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 26.74 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.50 Bn | 4.30 Bn | 281.24 Mn | -49.63 Mn |
| 9 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 4.04 Bn | 3.43 Bn | 682.63 Mn | -68.30 Mn |
| 10 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.94 Bn | 2.70 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 |