American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1993 to 2025
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AEO EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
AEO Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33.0% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 35.3% | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 34.4% | 7.0% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 30.9% | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 36.5% | 12.1% | 8.4% |
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 2026, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $192M, reflecting -35.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.09 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, AEO's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $420M in fiscal 2021.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 33.0%, operating margin of 6.0%, and net margin of 3.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including ANF ($507M net income, 9.6% margin), URBN ($465M net income, 7.5% margin), CRI ($92M net income, 3.2% margin), AEO has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare AEO vs ANF →
AEO Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
AEO Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
33 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192M | -41.7% | $328M | $1.09 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $329M | +93.7% | $450M | $1.68 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 2023 | $170M | +35.9% | $368M | $0.86 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| 2022 | $125M | -70.2% | $274M | $0.64 | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $420M | +300.5% | $607M | $2.03 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| 2020 | -$209M | -209.4% | $8M | $-1.26 | -5.6% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $191M | -27.0% | $314M | $1.12 | 4.4% | 7.3% |
| 2018 | $262M | +28.3% | $339M | $1.47 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| 2017 | $204M | -3.9% | $325M | $1.13 | 5.4% | 8.6% |
| 2016 | $212M | -2.6% | $353M | $1.16 | 5.9% | 9.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AEO stock.
Is AEO growing earnings?
AEO EPS fell to $1.09, with earnings declining -35.1%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income dropped to $192M.
What are AEO's profit margins?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. net margin is +3.5%, with operating margin at +6.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are AEO's earnings?
AEO earnings data spans 1993-2025. The declining earnings trend is -35.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.