American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Operating Expenses (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Operating Expenses came in at $376.5 million in Q2 2026, up 11.13% year-over-year from $338.8 million in Q2 2025, and down 9.97% quarter-over-quarter from $418.2 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Operating Expenses (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Operating Expenses across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $376.5 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Operating Expenses rose 11.13% year-over-year to $376.5 million; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at $1.5 billion (up 5.99% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $1.7 billion, up 3.24% from the prior year.
- Operating Expenses came in at $376.5 million for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from $418.2 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Operating Expenses ranged from a high of $427.1 million in Q1 2024 to a low of $298.8 million in Q2 2022.
- Average Operating Expenses over 5 years is $353.7 million, with a median of $347.5 million recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, Operating Expenses rose 21.54% in 2024 and fell 5.96% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Operating Expenses stood at $311.1 million in 2022, then climbed by 16.36% to $362.0 million in 2023, then fell by 2.93% to $351.4 million in 2024, then gained by 9.95% to $386.3 million in 2025, then decreased by 2.55% to $376.5 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Operating Expenses figures were $376.5 million in Q2 2026, $418.2 million in Q1 2026, and $386.3 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Opex (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 140.17 Bn | 134.17 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 3.09 Bn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.71 Bn | 67.42 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 1.02 Bn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.98 Bn | 14.28 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 2.76 Bn |
| 4 | Gap | 7.42 Bn | 4.94 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 1.25 Bn |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.52 Bn | 6.11 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 402.89 Mn |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.40 Bn | 5.76 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 204.78 Mn |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.80 Bn | 5.28 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 502.00 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.32 Bn | 4.18 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.41 Bn | 2.30 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 376.49 Mn |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.05 Bn | 1.76 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 129.24 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 376.49 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 418.20 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 386.34 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 342.21 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 338.79 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 401.63 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 351.38 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 345.31 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 333.49 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 427.09 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 361.99 Mn |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 331.87 Mn |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 333.62 Mn |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 351.41 Mn |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 311.10 Mn |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 307.83 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 298.76 Mn |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 349.68 Mn |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 313.89 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 293.94 Mn |