American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) EBT Margin (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly EBT Margin came in at 2.31% in Q2 2026, up 1012.0% year-over-year from 0.21% in Q2 2025, and down 61.31% quarter-over-quarter from 5.97% in Q1 2026.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) EBT Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed EBT Margin across 18 years of filings, most recently posting 2.31% for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, EBT Margin rose 1012.0% year-over-year to 2.31%; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at 6.4% (up 99.0% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 4.5%, down 401.0% from the prior year.
- EBT Margin came in at 2.31% for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from 5.97% in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBT Margin ranged from a high of 10.16% in Q4 2023 to a low of 7.81% in Q2 2025.
- Average EBT Margin over 5 years is 4.91%, with a median of 5.75% recorded in 2023.
- Year-over-year, EBT Margin slumped 1741 bps in 2022 and soared 1012 bps in 2026.
- Over 5 years, EBT Margin stood at 9.1% in 2022, then rose by 12 bps to 10.16% in 2023, then dropped by 17 bps to 8.4% in 2024, then gained by 9 bps to 9.14% in 2025, then tumbled by 75 bps to 2.31% in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent EBT Margin figures were 2.31% in Q2 2026, 5.97% in Q1 2026, and 9.14% in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBT Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 145.45 Bn | 139.45 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 13.29% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 73.74 Bn | 69.46 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 18.11% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 16.67 Bn | 15.97 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 8.06% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.87 Bn | 5.38 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 18.63% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.93 Bn | 6.52 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 9.85% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.36 Bn | 5.74 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 20.55% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.04 Bn | 5.58 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 15.39% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.70 Bn | 4.56 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.91 Bn | 2.81 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 2.31% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.22 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 21.51% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 2.31% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 5.97% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 9.14% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 7.89% |
| May 3, 2025 | -7.81% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 9.89% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 8.40% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 8.02% |
| May 4, 2024 | 7.23% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 0.88% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 10.16% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 5.54% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2.35% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 4.78% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 9.10% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -3.98% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 3.96% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 4.48% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 16.03% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 13.44% |