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AEO · NYSE · United States · Retail-Family Clothing Stores
In shortAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue growing (+4.1% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 4.1% | 30/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 3.5% | 34/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 11.1% | 56/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.9% | 66/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.51× | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.00× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.95 | 73/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 3.5% | 34/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.02× | 90/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 13.9% | 60/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 3.3% | 79/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 3.6% | 37/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 19.4% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5,011 | 4,990 | 5,262 | 5,329 | 5,547 |
| Cost of revenue | 3,019 | 3,245 | 3,237 | 3,240 | 3,522 |
| Gross profit | 1,992 | 1,745 | 2,025 | 2,089 | 2,025 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,222 | 1,269 | 1,433 | 1,432 | 1,486 |
| Operating income | 591 | 247 | 223 | 427 | 226 |
| Pre-tax income | 559 | 178 | 239 | 440 | 249 |
| Income tax | 139 | 53 | 70 | 113 | 64 |
| Net income | 420 | 125 | 170 | 329 | 192 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.03 | $0.64 | $0.86 | $1.68 | $1.09 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 207 | 205 | 197 | 196 | 176 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.95 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 1, 2026 · Data updated Sep 10, 2026