American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Operating Margin (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Operating Margin came in at 2.36% in Q2 2026, up 1018.0% year-over-year from 0.21% in Q2 2025, and down 93.17% quarter-over-quarter from 34.57% in Q1 2026.
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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Operating Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Operating Margin across 18 years of filings, most recently posting 2.36% for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Operating Margin rose 1018.0% year-over-year to 2.36%; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at 15.39% (up 201.0% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 13.64%, down 266.0% from the prior year.
- Operating Margin came in at 2.36% for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, down from 34.57% in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Operating Margin ranged from a high of 37.29% in Q1 2024 to a low of 7.82% in Q2 2025.
- Average Operating Margin over 5 years is 11.72%, with a median of 7.93% recorded in 2024.
- Year-over-year, Operating Margin jumped 2669 bps in 2023 and slumped 1462 bps in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Operating Margin stood at 9.48% in 2022, then rose by 2 bps to 9.64% in 2023, then retreated by 15 bps to 8.23% in 2024, then increased by 0 bps to 8.26% in 2025, then slumped by 71 bps to 2.36% in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Operating Margin figures were 2.36% in Q2 2026, 34.57% in Q1 2026, and 8.26% in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Operating Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.36 Bn | 133.35 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 13.09% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.50 Bn | 67.21 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 17.62% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 15.08 Bn | 14.38 Bn | 1.39 Bn | -45.70% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.60 Bn | 5.11 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 18.52% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.79 Bn | 6.38 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 9.43% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.67 Bn | 6.03 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 19.95% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.15 Bn | 5.62 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 15.95% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.38 Bn | 4.24 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.85 Bn | 2.75 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 2.36% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.08 Bn | 1.79 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 20.59% |
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 2.36% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 34.57% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 8.26% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 8.03% |
| May 3, 2025 | -7.82% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 36.37% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 8.23% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 7.83% |
| May 4, 2024 | 6.80% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 37.29% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 9.64% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 5.44% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2.11% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 31.99% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 9.48% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 1.17% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 3.97% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 5.30% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 16.46% |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 14.07% |