American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Margin (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported Net Margin of 7.86% for Q1 2026, down 1481.0% on a YoY basis from 0.57% in Q1 2025, and down 217.22% sequentially from 6.7% in Q4 2025.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has 18 years of Net Margin data on file, last reported at 7.86% in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Net Margin fell 1481.0% year-over-year to 7.86%; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jan 2026 stood at 0.69% (down 701.0% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was 0.69%, down 701.0% from the prior year.
- Net Margin declined to 7.86% in Q1 2026, from 6.7% in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Net Margin ranged from a high of 7.43% in Q4 2023 to a low of 7.86% in Q1 2026.
- A 5-year average of 2.64% and a median of 5.72% in 2023 frame the typical range for Net Margin.
- Across the five-year window, Net Margin soared 1105 bps in 2025 and tumbled 1481 bps in 2026, its largest moves.
- Tracing AEO's Net Margin over 5 years: stood at 6.55% in 2022, then increased by 13 bps to 7.43% in 2023, then fell by 16 bps to 6.21% in 2024, then climbed by 8 bps to 6.7% in 2025, then tumbled by 217 bps to 7.86% in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows AEO's Net Margin at 7.86% in Q1 2026, 6.7% in Q4 2025, and 6.05% in Q3 2025.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 169.48 Bn | 163.90 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 9.30% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 74.91 Bn | 70.31 Bn | 1.80 Bn | 9.73% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 21.30 Bn | 20.55 Bn | 1.26 Bn | 4.02% |
| 4 | Lululemon Athletica | 12.32 Bn | 10.51 Bn | 2.00 Bn | 16.12% |
| 5 | Gap | 6.81 Bn | 4.25 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 9.69% |
| 6 | Victoria's Secret | 6.71 Bn | 6.55 Bn | 585.00 Mn | 3.65% |
| 7 | Urban Outfitters | 5.96 Bn | 5.55 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 7.81% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.50 Bn | 4.30 Bn | 281.24 Mn | 12.16% |
| 9 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 4.04 Bn | 3.43 Bn | 682.63 Mn | 6.12% |
| 10 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.94 Bn | 2.70 Bn | 651.06 Mn | -7.86% |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | -7.86% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 6.70% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 6.05% |
| May 3, 2025 | -5.96% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 6.96% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 6.21% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 5.98% |
| May 4, 2024 | 5.92% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -4.09% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 7.43% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 4.04% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1.71% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 5.72% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 6.55% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -3.54% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 3.01% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 11.95% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.18% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.12% |