American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Payout Ratio (2009 - 2026)
American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO) quarterly Payout Ratio came in at 0.91 in Q2 2026, up 375.78% year-over-year from 0.19 in Q2 2025, and up 194.86% quarter-over-quarter from 0.31 in Q1 2026.
Analysis
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Payout Ratio (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
American Eagle Outfitters has disclosed Payout Ratio across 18 years of filings, most recently posting 0.91 for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Payout Ratio rose 375.78% year-over-year to 0.91; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at 0.32 (down 28.16% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was 0.49, up 74.13% from the prior year.
- Payout Ratio came in at 0.91 for Q2 2026 at American Eagle Outfitters, up from 0.31 in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Payout Ratio ranged from a high of 1.06 in Q2 2023 to a low of 0.81 in Q3 2022.
- Average Payout Ratio over 5 years is 0.28, with a median of 0.3 recorded in 2026.
- Year-over-year, Payout Ratio tumbled 424.45% in 2022 and soared 375.78% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Payout Ratio stood at 0.81 in 2022, then soared by 125.23% to 0.2 in 2023, then jumped by 46.92% to 0.3 in 2024, then dropped by 22.69% to 0.23 in 2025, then jumped by 293.58% to 0.91 in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Payout Ratio figures were 0.91 in Q2 2026, 0.31 in Q1 2026, and 0.23 in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 145.45 Bn | 139.45 Bn | 5.07 Bn |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 73.74 Bn | 69.46 Bn | 2.12 Bn |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 16.67 Bn | 15.97 Bn | 1.39 Bn |
| 4 | Gap | 7.87 Bn | 5.38 Bn | 1.93 Bn |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.93 Bn | 6.52 Bn | 542.57 Mn |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.36 Bn | 5.74 Bn | 822.65 Mn |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.04 Bn | 5.58 Bn | 759.00 Mn |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.70 Bn | 4.56 Bn | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.91 Bn | 2.81 Bn | 456.17 Mn |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.22 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 133.48 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 0.91 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 0.31 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 0.23 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 0.27 |
| May 3, 2025 | -0.33 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 0.21 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 0.30 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 0.31 |
| May 4, 2024 | 0.36 |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -0.65 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 0.20 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 0.41 |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1.06 |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -0.81 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 0.96 |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 0.81 |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 0.25 |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.46 |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 0.00 |