American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) posted Net Cash Flow of $125.0 million for Q1 2026, up 955.13% sequentially from -$14.6 million in Q4 2025, and down 15.79% YoY from $148.4 million in Q1 2025.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has reported Net Cash Flow for 18 years, with the latest figure at $125.0 million in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly Net Cash Flow fell 15.79% year-over-year to $125.0 million in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Jan 2026 was -$73.3 million (down 72.02% YoY) and the FY2026 annual result came in at -$73.3 million, down 72.02% from the prior year.
- Net Cash Flow climbed to $125.0 million in Q1 2026 per AEO's latest filing, from -$14.6 million in the prior quarter.
- Over five years, Net Cash Flow peaked at $148.4 million in Q1 2025 and troughed at -$306.2 million in Q1 2022.
- A 5-year average of -$29.5 million and a median of -$15.1 million in 2022 frame the typical range for Net Cash Flow.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2025: Net Cash Flow surged 549.71% in 2023, then slumped 315.48% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Net Cash Flow stood at -$15.1 million in 2022, then soared by 549.71% to $68.1 million in 2023, then slumped by 146.02% to -$31.3 million in 2024, then surged by 53.35% to -$14.6 million in 2025, then jumped by 955.13% to $125.0 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Net Cash Flow over the past three periods registered $125.0 million, -$14.6 million, and $37.0 million for Q1 2026, Q4 2025, and Q3 2025 respectively.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 155.79 Bn | 150.21 Bn | 4.48 Bn | -635.00 Mn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 73.01 Bn | 68.88 Bn | 1.78 Bn | -462.81 Mn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 20.93 Bn | 20.19 Bn | 1.26 Bn | -485.17 Mn |
| 4 | Lululemon Athletica | 13.36 Bn | 11.84 Bn | 1.34 Bn | -302.94 Mn |
| 5 | Gap | 7.23 Bn | 4.67 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -455.00 Mn |
| 6 | Victoria's Secret | 7.03 Bn | 6.82 Bn | 585.00 Mn | -312.00 Mn |
| 7 | Urban Outfitters | 6.38 Bn | 5.97 Bn | 542.57 Mn | -67.17 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.90 Bn | 4.76 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 4.70 Bn | 4.08 Bn | 682.63 Mn | -164.71 Mn |
| 10 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.69 Bn | 2.58 Bn | 456.17 Mn | -135.74 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | -135.74 Mn |
| May 2, 2026 | -135.74 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 124.97 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 124.97 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | -14.61 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | -14.61 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 36.97 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 36.97 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | -220.64 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | -220.64 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 148.40 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 148.40 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | -31.33 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | -31.33 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -106.59 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | -106.59 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | -53.10 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | -53.10 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 112.71 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 112.71 Mn |