American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Margin (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Net Margin came in at 1.92% in Q2 2026, up 792.0% year-over-year from 0.22% in Q2 2025, and down 49.34% quarter-over-quarter from 3.79% in Q1 2026.
Analysis
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Net Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Net Margin across 18 years of filings, most recently posting 1.92% for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Net Margin rose 792.0% year-over-year to 1.92%; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at 4.61% (up 68.0% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 3.11%, down 327.0% from the prior year.
- Net Margin came in at 1.92% for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from 3.79% 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 6.0% in Q2 2025.
- Average Net Margin over 5 years is 3.38%, with a median of 3.92% recorded in 2026.
- Year-over-year, Net Margin tumbled 1372 bps in 2022 and soared 945 bps in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Net Margin stood at 6.55% in 2022, then rose by 13 bps to 7.43% in 2023, then retreated by 16 bps to 6.21% in 2024, then grew by 8 bps to 6.7% in 2025, then sank by 71 bps to 1.92% in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Net Margin figures were 1.92% in Q2 2026, 3.79% in Q1 2026, and 6.7% in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 140.05 Bn | 134.05 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 10.01% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.64 Bn | 67.35 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 13.59% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.97 Bn | 14.27 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 6.14% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.43 Bn | 4.94 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 13.72% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.56 Bn | 6.14 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 7.81% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.40 Bn | 5.77 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 14.65% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.79 Bn | 5.27 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 11.67% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.32 Bn | 4.18 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.40 Bn | 2.30 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 1.92% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.05 Bn | 1.76 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 16.24% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 1.92% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3.79% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 6.70% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 6.05% |
| May 3, 2025 | -6.00% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 7.18% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 6.21% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 5.98% |
| May 4, 2024 | 5.92% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -2.27% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 7.43% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 4.04% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1.71% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 3.65% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 6.55% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -3.54% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 3.01% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 2.49% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 11.95% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 10.18% |