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American Eagle Outfitters
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American clothing retailer
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer headquartered at SouthSide Works in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company that also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold half their ownership interests in 1980 to the Schottenstein family and the remainder in 1991.3 Its shares trade on NYSE under the symbol AEO.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerAEO on NYSE1
- Industryclothing industry, retail1
- HeadquartersPittsburgh1
- Websitewww.ae.com
- Legal formDelaware corporation1
- Incorporated inDE7
- Business address77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 152037
- Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer7
- LEI5299001Z9HXK01DHW7934
- StatusActive4
- LEI statusIssued and current4
- Registered addressC/O THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY, 19801 Wilmington, United States4
- Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 7784554
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer headquartered at SouthSide Works in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company that also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold half their ownership interests in 1980 to the Schottenstein family and the remainder in 1991. American Eagle Outfitters is the parent company of Aerie, Unsubscribed, and Todd Snyder.3
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2026
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Business segments
American Eagle Brand brought in 64% of the revenue American Eagle Outfitters broke down this way in fiscal 2026.
Business segments by year
| Business segments | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Brand | $3.4B | $3.4B | $3.4B |
| Aerie Brand | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.9B |
Regions
United States brought in 83% of the revenue American Eagle Outfitters broke down this way in fiscal 2026.
Regions by year
| Regions | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4B | $4.5B | $4.6B |
| Outside the United States | $837.4M | $836.0M | $920.0M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2026
- Cost of revenue63¢$3.5B
- Selling, general and admin27¢$1.5B
- Other costs5¢$283.9M
- Income tax1¢$63.9M
- Profit3¢$192.0M
Out of $5.5B in revenue.6
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2026
- Capital spending57¢$260.8M
- Dividends paid19¢$85.3M
- Share buybacks12¢$56.9M
- Kept or used elsewhere12¢$53.2M
Out of $456.2M of cash from operations.6
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.6
| Period ending | 2026-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total net revenue | $5.5B | $5.3B | $5.3B |
| Cost of sales, including certain buying, occupancy and warehousing expenses | $3.5B | $3.2B | $3.2B |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.0B |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| Impairment, restructuring and other charges | $101.6M | $17.6M | $141.7M |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $212.0M | $212.3M | $226.9M |
| Operating income | $226.2M | $427.3M | $222.7M |
| Interest expense (income), net | $4.1M | -$7.8M | -$6.2M |
| Other (income), net | -$27.3M | -$4.7M | -$10.0M |
| Income before income taxes | $249.4M | $439.8M | $238.9M |
| Provision for income taxes | $63.9M | $112.9M | $69.8M |
| Net income | $185.5M | $326.9M | $169.1M |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $6.5M | $2.5M | $942.0K |
| Net income attributable to AEO | $192.0M | $329.4M | $170.0M |
| Basic net income per common share attributable to AEO | $1.12 | $1.71 | $0.87 |
| Diluted net income per common share attributable to AEO | $1.09 | $1.68 | $0.86 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 172.2M shares | 193.1M shares | 195.6M shares |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 176.1M shares | 196.4M shares | 196.9M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.6
| Period ending | 2026-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $238.9M | $309.0M | ||
| Short-term investments | $50.0M | |||
| Merchandise inventory | $702.0M | $636.7M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $258.6M | $262.4M | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $93.2M | $76.1M | ||
| Other current assets | $21.4M | $20.2M | ||
| Total current assets | $1.3B | $1.4B | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $1.5B | $1.3B | ||
| Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation | $785.6M | $751.3M | ||
| Goodwill, net | $225.3M | $225.1M | $225.3M | |
| Non-current deferred income taxes | $85.5M | $68.2M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $37.5M | $42.4M | ||
| Other assets | $111.0M | $94.2M | ||
| Total assets | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Accounts payable | $251.8M | $280.7M | ||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | $320.0M | $313.0M | ||
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $82.4M | $113.4M | ||
| Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates | $75.3M | $70.1M | ||
| Accrued income and other taxes | $41.3M | $30.7M | ||
| Other current liabilities and accrued expenses | $96.9M | $74.8M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $867.6M | $882.7M | ||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | $1.4B | $1.1B | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | $70.4M | $48.0M | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | $1.5B | $1.2B | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized; 249,566 shares issued; 168,958 and 188,618 shares outstanding, respectively | $2.5M | $2.5M | ||
| Contributed capital | $382.7M | $362.6M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$15.6M | -$56.4M | -$16.4M | -$32.6M |
| Retained earnings | $2.6B | $2.5B | ||
| Treasury stock, 80,608 and 60,948 shares, respectively, at cost | -$1.2B | -$1.0B | ||
| Total AEO stockholders' equity | $1.7B | $1.8B | ||
| Noncontrolling interests | -$1.7M | $3.2M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | |
| Preferred stock, issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred stock, outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Common stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 600.0M shares | 600.0M shares | 600.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued | 249.6M shares | 249.6M shares | 249.6M shares | |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 169.0M shares | 188.6M shares | 196.9M shares | |
| Treasury stock, shares | 80.6M shares | 60.9M shares | 52.6M shares |
| Period ending | 2026-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $238.9M | $309.0M | ||
| Short-term investments | $50.0M | |||
| Merchandise inventory | $702.0M | $636.7M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $258.6M | $262.4M | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $93.2M | $76.1M | ||
| Other current assets | $21.4M | $20.2M | ||
| Total current assets | $1.3B | $1.4B | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $1.5B | $1.3B | ||
| Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation | $785.6M | $751.3M | ||
| Goodwill, net | $225.3M | $225.1M | $225.3M | |
| Non-current deferred income taxes | $85.5M | $68.2M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $37.5M | $42.4M | ||
| Other assets | $111.0M | $94.2M | ||
| Total assets | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Accounts payable | $251.8M | $280.7M | ||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | $320.0M | $313.0M | ||
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $82.4M | $113.4M | ||
| Unredeemed gift cards and gift certificates | $75.3M | $70.1M | ||
| Accrued income and other taxes | $41.3M | $30.7M | ||
| Other current liabilities and accrued expenses | $96.9M | $74.8M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $867.6M | $882.7M | ||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | $1.4B | $1.1B | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | $70.4M | $48.0M | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | $1.5B | $1.2B | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600,000 shares authorized; 249,566 shares issued; 168,958 and 188,618 shares outstanding, respectively | $2.5M | $2.5M | ||
| Contributed capital | $382.7M | $362.6M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$15.6M | -$56.4M | -$16.4M | -$32.6M |
| Retained earnings | $2.6B | $2.5B | ||
| Treasury stock, 80,608 and 60,948 shares, respectively, at cost | -$1.2B | -$1.0B | ||
| Total AEO stockholders' equity | $1.7B | $1.8B | ||
| Noncontrolling interests | -$1.7M | $3.2M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $4.0B | $3.8B | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | |
| Preferred stock, issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred stock, outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Common stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 600.0M shares | 600.0M shares | 600.0M shares | |
| Common stock, shares issued | 249.6M shares | 249.6M shares | 249.6M shares | |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 169.0M shares | 188.6M shares | 196.9M shares | |
| Treasury stock, shares | 80.6M shares | 60.9M shares | 52.6M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.6
| Period ending | 2026-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $185.5M | $326.9M | $169.1M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $222.2M | $220.5M | $235.2M |
| Share-based compensation | $39.4M | $39.6M | $51.1M |
| Deferred income taxes | -$12.8M | $9.7M | -$43.5M |
| Impairment of assets | $86.6M | $6.4M | $116.4M |
| Distribution received from equity method investment | $20.9M | ||
| Income earned from equity method investment | -$26.2M | ||
| Other operating activities | -$2.9M | ||
| Accounts receivable | -$9.9M | -$15.6M | -$5.8M |
| Merchandise inventory | -$46.4M | -$21.4M | -$46.3M |
| Operating lease assets | $388.5M | $251.2M | $230.7M |
| Operating lease liabilities | -$323.5M | -$280.0M | -$326.6M |
| Other assets | -$29.4M | -$30.4M | $17.5M |
| Accounts payable | -$30.3M | $15.9M | $33.4M |
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | -$32.1M | -$38.0M | $100.2M |
| Accrued and other liabilities | $26.6M | -$8.0M | $49.3M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $456.2M | $476.8M | $580.7M |
| Capital expenditures for property and equipment | -$260.8M | -$222.5M | -$174.4M |
| Sale of available-for-sale investments | $50.0M | $100.0M | |
| Purchase of available-for-sale investments | -$50.0M | -$100.0M | |
| Purchase of equity method investment | -$35.0M | ||
| Other investing activities | $8.1M | -$10.0M | -$13.0M |
| Net cash (used for) investing activities | -$202.7M | -$217.5M | -$287.4M |
| Accelerated share repurchase | -$201.8M | ||
| Repurchase of common stock as part of publicly announced programs | -$56.9M | -$190.9M | -$10.7M |
| Repurchase of common stock from employees | -$7.9M | -$13.8M | -$20.3M |
| Proceeds from revolving line of credit | $841.7M | $30.0M | |
| Principal payments on revolving line of credit | -$841.7M | -$30.0M | |
| Net proceeds from stock options exercised | $9.3M | $3.8M | $7.6M |
| Cash dividends paid | -$85.3M | -$96.5M | -$83.8M |
| Proceeds from other financing | $18.6M | ||
| Other financing activities | -$2.8M | -$4.6M | -$2.4M |
| Net cash (used for) financing activities | -$326.9M | -$301.9M | -$109.5M |
| Effect of exchange rates on cash | $3.3M | -$2.5M | $81.0K |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$70.0M | -$45.1M | $183.9M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
American Eagle Outfitters sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of American Eagle Outfitters
- VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Apr 28, 2026
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Mar 26, 2026 (6 filings since Feb 9, 2022)
- Jay L. Schottenstein Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Mar 2, 2026
- FMR LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Feb 5, 2026 (9 filings since Feb 9, 2022)
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Jul 17, 2025 (5 filings since Jan 26, 2022)
- Wellington Management Company Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest May 12, 2025 (2 filings since Nov 8, 2024)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SC 13G on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Feb 9, 2024
- Select Equity Group, L.P. Filed SC 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Feb 14, 2023 (4 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- Melvin Capital Management LP Filed SC 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Feb 14, 2022
- COOKE & BIELER LP Filed SC 13G/A on American Eagle Outfitters, latest Feb 11, 2022
- American Eagle Outfitters Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Aerie Subsidiary
- Martin + Osa Subsidiary
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What American Eagle Outfitters reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $17.9M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $17.9M6 Feb 1, 2025 | 0% |
| Leasehold improvements | $954.7M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $890.2M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +7.3% |
| Construction in progress | $102.0M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $2.5M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +4004.1% |
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $2.7B6 Jan 31, 2026 | $2.6B6 Feb 1, 2025 | +5.4% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $1.9B6 Jan 31, 2026 | $1.8B6 Feb 1, 2025 | +5.7% |
| Property and equipment, net | $785.6M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $751.3M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +4.6% |
| Finance-lease assets | $45.5M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $38.0M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +19.7% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $1.5B6 Jan 31, 2026 | $1.3B6 Feb 1, 2025 | +12.0% |
Real estate and locations
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stores | 1,5006 Jan 31, 2026 | 1,50014 Feb 1, 2025 | 0% |
| Countries it operates in | 906 Jan 31, 2026 | 9014 Feb 1, 2025 | 0% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $238.9M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $309.0M6 Feb 1, 2025 | −22.7% |
| Marketable securities, current | $50.0M6 Feb 1, 2025 | $100.0M14 Feb 3, 2024 | −50.0% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $225.3M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $225.1M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +0.1% |
| Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $37.5M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $42.4M6 Feb 1, 2025 | −11.7% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, gross | $148.0M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $147.4M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +0.4% |
| Accumulated amortization | $68.6M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $64.4M6 Feb 1, 2025 | +6.6% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, net | $37.5M6 Jan 31, 2026 | $42.4M6 Feb 1, 2025 | −11.7% |
Inventory
Properties, in its own words
We own two buildings in urban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that house our corporate headquarters, totaling 336,000 square feet.
We own distribution facilities in Ottawa, Kansas and Hazleton, Pennsylvania, consisting of approximately 1.2 million and 1.0 million square feet, respectively.
The rest of Item 2
We lease approximately 600,000 square feet of office space in New York, New York. Approximately 200,000 square feet of this space will be vacated upon lease expiration in 2026. Approximately 400,000 square feet of this space will be used to relocate our teams, with the associated lease expiring in 2045.
We lease a building in Mississauga, Ontario with approximately 294,000 square feet, which houses our Canadian distribution center. The lease expires in 2028.
Each of the above identified properties is shared by certain of our reportable and operating segments, including American Eagle, Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands.
We lease regional distribution facilities in seven cities throughout the U.S. totaling 2.6 million square feet, with varying terms expiring through 2030. These facilities were used by our Quiet Platforms operating segment throughout Fiscal 2025, and primarily serve as AEO's regionalized fulfillment centers. Refer to Note 15, Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges,
to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information regarding the closure of Quiet Platforms fulfillment centers.
As for our stores, all are leased and generally have initial terms of five to 10 years. Certain leases also include early termination options, which can be exercised under specific conditions. Most of these leases provide for base rent and require the payment of a percentage of sales as additional contingent rent when sales reach specified levels. Under our store leases, we are typically responsible for tenant occupancy costs, including maintenance and common area charges, real estate taxes and certain other expenses. We have generally been successful in negotiating renewals as leases near expiration.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 30, 2026.18
Stakes and holdings (Wikidata)
Things Wikidata records the company as owning, with the share when stated.1
Leadership
Who has led American Eagle Outfitters, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
President
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerJay L. Schottenstein Mar 7, 2014 to now19
- Chief executive officerRobert Lee Hanson Feb 1, 2012 to Jan 2, 201420
- Chief executive officerDonnell James O. V. Mar 2, 2006 to Jan 10, 201221
- ChairJay L. Schottenstein Jul 5, 2006 to now22
- PresidentCharles F. Kessler Apr 26, 2016 to Apr 23, 202123
- PresidentJennifer M. Foyle Mar 5, 2015 to Apr 26, 201624
- PresidentSusan P. McGalla Mar 7, 2008 to Dec 10, 200825
- PresidentRoger S. Markfield Mar 2, 2006 to Jun 16, 200626
- Chief financial officerRavi Thanawala Aug 5, 2026 to now27
- Chief financial officerMichael A. Mathias Apr 30, 2020 to Aug 5, 202628
- Chief financial officerScott M. Hurd Jul 22, 2016 to Mar 7, 201729
- Chief financial officerRobert L. Madore Nov 4, 2016 to Mar 5, 202030
- Chief financial officerMary M. Boland Jul 11, 2012 to Mar 11, 201631
- Chief financial officerJoan M. Hilson Apr 27, 2006 to Apr 11, 201232
- Chief operating officerMichael R. Rempell Apr 10, 2009 to Mar 11, 201633
Board members and other officers (43)
- EVP - CHROMarisa Baldwin Sep 15, 2021 to now34
- EVP & Chief Commercial OfficerAndrew J. McLean Jun 8, 2018 to Jul 26, 202235
- VP, Controller & CAOJames H. Keefer Jr. Oct 24, 2017 to now36
- EVP, Chief Operations OfficerMichael R. Rempell Apr 26, 2016 to Dec 12, 202337
- EVP-Mdsing&Design Off AEBrandCharles F. Kessler Feb 7, 2014 to Mar 11, 201638
- EVP-ChiefMdsingOff-Aerie BrandJennifer M. Foyle Feb 12, 2014 to Apr 18, 201439
- EVP-Amer&GlobalCntry LicensingSimon R. Nankervis Feb 12, 2014 to Jul 22, 201540
- EVP-Asia/PacificKitty Yung May 30, 2013 to Apr 18, 201441
- Prin Fin. & Accting OfficerScott M. Hurd May 24, 2012 to Oct 24, 201742
- EVP-Chief Talent & Culture OffSherry Harris Dec 11, 2012 to Mar 7, 201343
- EVP-InternationalChristopher Fiore Jun 18, 2010 to Aug 4, 201044
- EVP-Production & SourcingHoward Landon Jan 9, 2006 to Apr 24, 200645
- VP, Controller, CAODale E. Clifton Mar 2, 2006 to May 18, 200646
- EVP-E-Commerce & AE Internat'lFrederick W. Grover Mar 2, 2006 to Apr 18, 201447
- EVP & Dir. of Store OperationsJoseph E. Kerin Mar 2, 2006 to Mar 4, 201048
- EVP/Chief Design OfficerLeann M. Nealz Mar 2, 2006 to Mar 4, 201049
- EVP of Strategic PlanningMichael J. Leedy Mar 2, 2006 to Mar 7, 200650
- Vice chairRoger S. Markfield Mar 2, 2006 to Jan 5, 201626
- EVP - MerchandisingSusan P. McGalla Mar 2, 2006 to Mar 8, 200751
- EVP - Human ResourcesThomas A. Didonato Mar 2, 2006 to Apr 3, 201252
- EVPDennis R. Parodi Mar 3, 2006 to Apr 18, 201453
- EVP-Chief Marketing OfficerKatherine J. Savitt Mar 16, 2006 to Feb 3, 200954
- Board memberStephanie L. Pugliese Aug 5, 2024 to Jan 28, 202555
- Board memberSteven Davis Oct 5, 2020 to Jul 6, 202256
- Board memberDeborah A. Henretta Feb 19, 2019 to now57
- Board memberSuja Chandrasekaran Mar 20, 2018 to now58
- Board memberDavid M. Sable Jun 3, 2013 to now59
- Board memberRobert Lee Hanson Feb 1, 2012 to Jan 2, 201420
- Board memberThomas R. Ketteler Feb 4, 2011 to Oct 26, 202160
- Board memberNoel Joseph Spiegel Jun 23, 2011 to now61
- Board memberAlan Kane Jan 30, 2007 to Jan 4, 201162
- Board memberCary D. McMillan Jun 14, 2007 to now63
- Board memberDonnell James O. V. Mar 2, 2006 to Jan 10, 201221
- Board memberRoger S. Markfield Mar 2, 2006 to Oct 23, 201526
- Board memberJon P. Diamond Mar 13, 2006 to Apr 5, 201064
- Board memberMichael G. Jesselson Apr 14, 2006 to Apr 25, 201765
- Board memberRobert R. McMaster Apr 19, 2006 to Apr 19, 200666
- Board memberLarry M. Wolf May 17, 2006 to Jul 12, 200767
- Board memberGerald E. Wedren May 23, 2006 to Apr 3, 201368
- Board memberJ. Thomas Presby Jul 5, 2006 to Jan 4, 201169
- Board memberJanice E. Page Jul 5, 2006 to now70
- General counselBeth M. Henke Jul 9, 2025 to now71
- General counselStacy Siegal Jun 8, 2018 to Jun 8, 202272
Products and brands
- clothing
Listed on Wikidata.1
Finances and operations
On March 15, 2005, the company adjusted its accounting of rent expenses and construction allowances after the Securities and Exchange Commission noted that a number of companies had been improperly logging these items. Due to "disappointing product execution in the women's category", American Eagle posted only a 3% gain in its 2013 second-quarter profits and the stock price dropped.
Products
On 27 July 2020, American Eagle Outfitters revealed it would sell a new range of fitness wear called "Offline" by Aerie, targeted at consumers who want apparel that can be used for both their workouts and relaxation.
Stores
Items are placed on wooden shelving, tables, or clothes racks. The clothes in AEO Factory stores are hung on basic black hangers, and AEO stores have wooden hangers. There is usually a flat-screen television hanging in the back of the store or behind the cash wrap. The floors are typically wood or concrete. The theme and displays change based on seasonal lines and promotions.
Subsidiaries
aerie
In February 2006, American Eagle launched the aerie lingerie sub-brand, targeting American 15- to 22-year-old females. In addition to lingerie such as bras and other undergarments, the aerie line sells dorm wear, active apparel, loungewear, accessories and sleepwear. What started as a sub-brand quickly became a standalone concept in its own right, featuring a complete fitness line, called aerie f.i.t. The aerie brand is sold in American Eagle Outfitters stores, on the American Eagle website, and in stand-alone aerie retail stores. The first stand-alone aerie store opened in August 2006 in Greenville, South Carolina, and was followed by two more test stores later that year. As of December 2010, there were 147 stand-alone aerie stores in the U.S. and Canada. Aerie has started a campaign that focuses on promoting models' real bodies. This entails their slogan #AerieREAL and adding to their advertisements that models have not been retouched. In this way they take a stand against the use of photo manipulation in media. Iskra Lawrence, while she models for the lingerie line, is also the global role model for the brand.
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Martin + Osa
The company's second stand-alone lifestyle concept launched in 2006 and targeted men and women age 28 to 40. It featured cashmere sweaters and casual clothing for an older target audience. It also sold products by Fred Perry, Ray-Ban, Adidas, Onitsuka Tiger, and HOBO International. In March 2010, management announced that all 28 Martin + Osa stores would be closed, after a failure in retail markets, causing AEO, Inc. to lose up to $44 million.
77kids
In October 2008, American Eagle released and launched 77kids, a line of clothing aimed at children aged two to ten. Initially an online only concept, AEO opened its first 77kids store on July 15, 2010, in The Mall at Robinson in Pittsburgh, and eight others followed that year. Expansion continued throughout FY2011. 77kids stores, targeted at younger children, featured interactive games and activities throughout the stores that children could play with while shopping.
American Eagle Outfitters announced on May 15, 2012, that it would sell or close all 22 77kids stores by the end of July 2012. Robert Hanson, who became CEO in January 2012, said 77kids had a loss after taxes of roughly $24 million on sales of $40 million in the 2011 fiscal year. On August 3, 2012, American Eagle Outfitters completed the sale of its 77kids to Ezrani 2 Corp, a company formed by Ezra Dabah, the former chairman and CEO of The Children's Place. Ezrani renamed the store "Ruum" in 2013.
Tailgate and Todd Snyder
In November 2015, American Eagle Outfitters acquired Todd Snyder's eponymous label, as well as his Tailgate Clothing Company, a brand centered on vintage-style collegiate apparel. American Eagle initially focused on Southeastern Conference and Big Ten colleges, hoping to gain more popularity among its target demographic of teenagers and college students.
Bluenotes'
After its acquisition of Thiftys from Dylex, the 107 stores were rebranded as Bluenotes' in 2000, then sold off in 2004.
Unsubscribed
American Eagle Outfitters created a new upmarket brand focused on sustainable quality goods in 2020. Boutiques can be found in prestigious resort neighborhoods.
Quiet Logistics
American Eagle Outfitters announced a $350 million acquisition of Quiet Logistics on November 2, 2021. The acquisition was completed on December 29, 2021.
International stores
Locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong are operated directly by American Eagle, whereas other locations are operated under license agreements with third parties.
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Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries
From Wikidata.1
Former names
- AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INCSep 25, 1996 to Oct 7, 20267
Controversies and legal
Controversies
Strike
In 2004, the textile and apparel workers union UNITE HERE launched the "American Vulture" back-to-school boycott of American Eagle in protest of alleged workers' rights violations at the company's Canadian distribution contractor National Logistics Services (NLS). On the 2007 second-quarter conference call, CEO James O'Donnell clarified the American Eagle's relationship with NLS and its effect on business. He explained, We owned NLS with the acquisition of Braemar back in 2000, and we subsequently sold off NLS in 2006, and we are currently a customer of NLS... We have no involvement at all with Unite Here and NLS. Our only involvement with NLS is basically as a customer, and there have been some allegations made, I think, to some of, to the public about it affecting our business. I can tell you right now it has not affected our business.
Abercrombie & Fitch lawsuits
Since 1999, Abercrombie & Fitch has sued American Eagle Outfitters at least three times for allegedly copying its designs and its advertisements. On all occasions, American Eagle prevailed in court on the grounds that A&F cannot stop it from presenting similar designs since such designs cannot be copyrighted in the United States. Nevertheless, American Eagle clothing designs have since trended away in appearance from Abercrombie & Fitch designs. Judges have generally ruled that giving Abercrombie exclusive rights to market its clothing in a certain way "would be anti-competitive."
Sydney Sweeney ad campaign
On July 23, 2025, American Eagle launched a campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney in which she was marketed as having "great jeans", a pun on "great genes". Some outlets compared the advertisement to a 1980 Calvin Klein campaign that featured Brooke Shields. The campaign was designed to improve sales with Generation Z customers amid uncertainty over increased costs due to tariffs, and was reportedly American Eagle's most expensive campaign to date. The company's stock price rose 10% after it was announced.
In the first few days, the majority of social media sentiment towards the campaign was positive and apolitical. However, by the end of July, some social media users had started accusing the campaign of promoting eugenics and white supremacy. The New York Times later reported that negative reactions initially came from a small number of accounts with relatively few followers. They claimed that "the right" then exaggerated that limited backlash, which in turn increased left-leaning criticism. Some online posts compared the campaign to Nazi propaganda, while defenders of the campaign called the backlash an example of wokeness and cancel culture. The media widely reported on the controversy and interviewed commentators and academics, several of whom endorsed the criticism. MSNBC supported the backlash, while Megyn Kelly of Fox News called it a "leftist meltdown". The Atlantic and the Los Angeles Times found the reactions from both sides exaggerated. The Trump administration commented on the affair, with JD Vance stating: "My political advice to the Democrats is, continue to tell everybody who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive is a Nazi" and Donald Trump praising "the HOTTEST ad out there." A few hours after Trump's comment, American Eagle's stock price rose about 23%.
On August 1, American Eagle responded by stating that the ad campaign "is and always was about the jeans." Following the campaign, on August 19, competitor Gap launched a denim campaign titled "Better in Denim", featuring the girl group Katseye, whose members notably come from various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, performing choreography with various background dancers to Kelis's "Milkshake". Media coverage highlighted the timing and themes of Gap's campaign as a response to American Eagle's advertisement, noting its focus on inclusivity. Within two weeks, the campaign reportedly generated over 8 billion media impressions and 400 million views, and was described as a high-visibility marketing effort that positioned Gap in comparison to American Eagle's campaign.
In September, American Eagle assessed the campaign as "a winner": CMO Craig Brommers said that it had "generated unprecedented new customer acquisition" and CEO Jay Schottenstein credited that campaign, together with another that featured Travis Kelce, for an "uptick in customer awareness, engagement and comparable sales". In November 2025, The Hollywood Reporter said that the "uproar" about the ad campaign had been "one of the year's silliest controversies".
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The ad campaign was parodied by Katie Couric in a public service announcement that encouraged people to have regular colon cancer screenings. In October 2025, it was referenced in a sketch titled KPop Demon Hunters on the season 51 premiere episode of Saturday Night Live.
On April 15, 2026, American Eagle again teamed up with Sweeney on a second campaign, called "Syd for Short" and advertising their jean shorts. The ad made a reference to Sweeney's previous association with the brand. At the time of the announcement, it was not as controversial as the earlier ad.
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Timeline
- Sep 9, 20268-K Results of operations73
- Jul 1, 20268-K Executive or director change; Regulation FD disclosure74
- Jun 29, 20268-K Executive or director change; Shareholder vote75
- Jun 10, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; New debt or obligation76
- May 28, 20268-K Results of operations77
- Mar 4, 20268-K Results of operations78
- Jan 12, 20268-K Regulation FD disclosure79
- Dec 2, 20258-K Results of operations80
- Sep 3, 20258-K Results of operations81
- Jul 1, 20258-K Shareholder vote82
- May 29, 20258-K Results of operations83
- May 13, 20258-K Results of operations84
- Mar 7, 2014New chief executive Jay L. Schottenstein becomes CEO19
- Feb 1, 2012New chief executive Robert Lee Hanson becomes CEO20
- Mar 2, 2006New chief executive Donnell James O. V. becomes CEO21
- 1977Founded Founded1
Calendar
Coming up
- Dec 1, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Oct/2026 A year earlier it reported $0.53 a share, on Dec 2, 2025.85
When it reported results
- Sep 9, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results73
- May 28, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results77
- Mar 4, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results78
- Dec 2, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results80
- Sep 3, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results81
- May 29, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results83
- May 13, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results84
- Mar 12, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results86
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
715 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 47 major events, 528 insider forms, 31 large holders, 89 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 7, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 6, 2026144 EDGAR
- Oct 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 2026144 EDGAR
- Sep 10, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Sep 9, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 5, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 5, 20263 EDGAR
- Jul 28, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 28, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 28, 20264 EDGAR
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- Jul 28, 20264 EDGAR
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Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
62 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 12 buys and 50 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
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| Jul 17, 2026 | Sable David M.Director | Sale | 5,779 | $17.23 | $99.6K | Form 4 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | MCMILLAN CARY DDirector | Sale | 2,892 | $16.78 | $48.5K | Form 4 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Spiegel Noel JosephDirector | Sale | 2,892 | $16.78 | $48.5K | Form 4 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | MCMILLAN CARY DDirector | Sale | 2,887 | $17.23 | $49.7K | Form 4 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Spiegel Noel JosephDirector | Sale | 2,887 | $17.32 | $50.0K | Form 4 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY LExec Chairman & CEO | Sale | 21,236 | $26.23 | $557.0K | Form 4 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Spiegel Noel JosephDirector | Sale | 1,896 | $25.67 | $48.7K | Form 4 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY LExec Chairman & CEO | Sale | 527,343 | $25.83 | $13.6M | Form 4 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY LExec Chairman & CEO | Sale | 500,000 | $25.27 | $12.6M | Form 4 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | MCMILLAN CARY DDirector | Sale | 1,896 | $26.22 | $49.7K | Form 4 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Keefer James H JRSVP, Controller & CAO | Sale | 5,742 | $23.49 | $134.9K | Form 4 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Baldwin MarisaEVP - CHRO | Sale | 61,319 | $22.41 | $1.4M | Form 4 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Mathias Michael A.EVP and CFO | Sale | 186,580 | $24.05 | $4.5M | Form 4 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Foyle Jennifer M.Global Brand President-aerie | Sale | 243,047 | $24.30 | $5.9M | Form 4 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | MCMILLAN CARY DDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $16.96 | $49.9K | Form 4 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Keefer James H JRSVP, Controller & CAO | Sale | 12,337 | $19.75 | $243.7K | Form 4 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Mathias Michael A.EVP and CFO | Sale | 40,471 | $20.00 | $809.4K | Form 4 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sable David M.Director | Sale | 5,000 | $19.22 | $96.1K | Form 4 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Spiegel Noel JosephDirector | Sale | 40,000 | $18.12 | $724.8K | Form 4 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | PAGE JANICE EDirector | Sale | 26,869 | $18.04 | $484.7K | Form 4 |
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From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Apr 28, 202687
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Feb 9, 2022 to Mar 26, 202688
- Jay L. SchottensteinSCHEDULE 13D/A, 1 filing Mar 2, 202689
- FMR LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 9 filings Feb 9, 2022 to Feb 5, 202690
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Jan 26, 2022 to Jul 17, 202591
- Wellington Management CompanySCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Nov 8, 2024 to May 12, 202592
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSC 13G, 1 filing Feb 9, 202493
- Select Equity Group, L.P.SC 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 202394
- Melvin Capital Management LPSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 14, 202295
- COOKE & BIELER LPSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 11, 202296
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2025 | Jay L. SchottensteinChief Executive Officer | 71 | $1.8M | $12.7M97 |
| 2025 | Jennifer M. FoylePresident, Executive Creative Officer AE and Aerie | $1.5M | $7.2M97 | |
| 2025 | Michael A. MathiasChief Financial Officer | $900.0K | $3.1M97 | |
| 2025 | Marisa A. BaldwinChief Human Resources Officer | $625.0K | $1.9M97 | |
| 2025 | Beth M. HenkeChief Legal Officer | $496.9K | $1.2M97 | |
| 2024 | Jay L. SchottensteinChief Executive Officer | 71 | $1.8M | $15.0M97 |
| 2024 | Jennifer M. FoylePresident, Executive Creative Officer AE and Aerie | $1.5M | $8.9M97 | |
| 2024 | Michael A. MathiasChief Financial Officer | $900.0K | $3.8M97 | |
| 2024 | Marisa A. BaldwinChief Human Resources Officer | $625.0K | $2.2M97 | |
| 2023 | Jay L. SchottensteinChief Executive Officer | 71 | $1.8M | $16.8M97 |
| 2023 | Jennifer M. FoylePresident, Executive Creative Officer AE and Aerie | $1.5M | $10.4M97 | |
| 2023 | Michael A. MathiasChief Financial Officer | $907.7K | $4.3M97 | |
| 2023 | Marisa A. BaldwinChief Human Resources Officer | $634.2K | $2.4M97 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
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| BlackRock, Inc. | 26,664,659 | $458.6M | 0.0% | +1,650,093 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 11,753,476 | $202.2M | 0.0% | +1,411,880 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 10,253,248 | $176.4M | 0.0% | +991,634 |
| State Street Corp | 6,859,537 | $118.0M | 0.0% | +215,599 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 6,844,781 | $117.7M | 0.0% | −12,088 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | 6,615,074 | $113.8M | 0.1% | +2,100,433 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 6,382,147 | $109.8M | 0.0% | −386,241 |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 5,861,572 | $100.8M | 0.0% | −474,820 |
| UBS Group AG | 4,116,423 | $70.8M | 0.0% | +454,858 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 4,051,158 | $69.7M | 0.0% | +174,860 |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | 3,895,460 | $67.0M | 0.0% | +3,345,860 |
| Nykredit A/S | 2,675,749 | $46.0M | 0.1% | New |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 2,609,502 | $43.6M | 0.0% | +20,026 |
| Morgan Stanley | 2,276,560 | $39.2M | 0.0% | −149,801 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 2,205,392 | $37.9M | 0.0% | −19,050 |
| Woodline Partners LP | 1,961,468 | $33.7M | 0.1% | +743,998 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 1,939,234 | $33.4M | 0.0% | +189,262 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 1,932,555 | $33.2M | 0.0% | −1,157 |
| Boston Partners | 1,811,818 | $31.0M | 0.0% | New |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1,697,338 | $29.2M | 0.0% | −3,513,416 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 1,606,814 | $27.6M | 0.0% | +20,094 |
| Fmr LLC | 1,575,529 | $27.1M | 0.0% | −122,264 |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 1,534,334 | $26.4M | 0.0% | −1,404,768 |
| Millennium Management LLC | 1,407,071 | $24.2M | 0.0% | −10,343 |
| Freestone Grove Partners LP | 1,377,788 | $23.7M | 0.2% | +1,283,905 |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
Members of Congress who traded it
2 trades disclosed by members of Congress. “Vs S&P since” is the stock’s change since the trade minus the S&P 500’s.
| Date | Member | Trade | Amount | Vs S&P since | Filing |
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| May 12, 2025 | Jefferson ShreveRepublican, House | Sale | $15,001 - $50,000 | −16.6% | Report |
| May 8, 2025 | Jefferson ShreveRepublican, House | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | +21.8% | Report |
Members report amounts as ranges, not exact figures. Returns are price-only (no dividends).
SEC filer profile
How American Eagle Outfitters is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC2
- CIK0000919012
- Employer ID (EIN)13-272176118
- Filer statusLarge accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company18
- Incorporated inDelaware18
- Fiscal year endsJanuary 302
- Industry code (SIC)5651 Retail-Family Clothing Stores2
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Trade & Services, Division of Corporation Finance2
- Business address77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 152032
- Phone41243233002
- Shares outstanding167,573,333 as of Sep 10, 202616
- Public float$1.7B as of Aug 2, 202518
- AuditorErnst & Young LLP, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PCAOB ID 42; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting18
- On EDGAR sinceMay 7, 19962
- Filings3,363 in all: 4 (2,358), 8-K (374), 10-Q (92), SC 13G/A (85), 144 (58), 4/A (52), SC 13D/A (50), 3 (41)2
All 46 form types
DEF 14A (31), SC 13G (29), 10-K (28), DEFA14A (18), UPLOAD (16), 424B3 (13), S-8 (13), S-8 POS (13), SD (13), CORRESP (12), 11-K (10), SCHEDULE 13G/A (8), ARS (6), SC 13D (6), 10-Q/A (5), 8-K/A (3), 10-K405 (2), 3/A (2), 5 (2), CT ORDER (2), NT 11-K (2), PRE 14A (2), SCHEDULE 13G (2), 11-K/A (1), 11-KT (1), 144/A (1), 15-15D (1), 25 (1), 424B1 (1), 8-A12B (1), 8-A12G (1), CERTNYS (1), D (1), DEFS14A (1), POS AM (1), PRES14A (1), S-3 (1), SCHEDULE 13D/A (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 30, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Sep 10, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) May 15, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Sep 9, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | AEO | New York Stock Exchange |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 30, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).18
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks American Eagle Outfitters names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 30, 2026: 31 risks under these headings, as written.18
- Global economic conditions and the effect of economic pressures and other business factors on discretionary consumer spending and changes in consumer preferences have had, and will likely continue to have, a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
- Our inability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and fashion trends and fluctuations in consumer demand in a timely manner could adversely impact our business and results of operations.
- Seasonality may cause sales to fluctuate and negatively impact our results of operations.
- We operate in a highly competitive industry, and we face significant pricing pressures from existing and new competitors.
- Our results could be adversely affected by events beyond our control, such as natural disasters, public health crises, political crises and results of elections, negative global climate patterns, or other catastrophic events.
- Impairment to goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets could adversely impact our profitability.
- Our inability to grow and optimize our digital channels and leverage omni-channel capabilities could adversely impact our business.
- Our failure to manage growth in our omni-channel operations and the resulting impact on our distribution and fulfillment networks may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
- Failure to maintain and grow a brand-relevant customer loyalty experience could have a negative impact on our growth and profitability.
- Our inability to execute on our key business priorities could have a negative impact on our growth and profitability.
- Our current international operations and efforts to further expand internationally expose us to risks inherent in operating in other countries.
- Our failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brands.
The other 19 risks
- Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products, or actions taken by our endorsers, could harm our business.
- We rely on third parties to drive traffic to our platform, and these providers may change their algorithms or pricing, or may be subject to new laws and regulations, in ways that could negatively affect our business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.
- Our inability to implement and sustain adequate information technology systems could adversely impact our profitability and the loss of disruption of information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on our business.
- We face risks related to our electronic processing of sensitive and confidential personal and business data. If such data are lost or disclosed in an unauthorized manner, or if we or our third-party vendors are subject to cyberattacks, data breaches, other security incidents, or disruption of information technology systems or software, such events could expose us to liability, damage our reputation, and have a material adverse effect on our business.
- Our international merchandise sourcing strategy subjects us to risks that could adversely impact our business and results of operations.
- Our product costs have been and may continue to be adversely affected by foreign trade issues, including import tariffs and other trade restrictions, increasing prices for raw materials, political instability, or other reasons, which could impact our profitability.
- Our suppliers may be impacted by economic conditions and cycles and changing laws and regulatory requirements that could impact their ability to do business with us or cause us to terminate our relationship with them and require us to find replacements, which we may have difficulty doing.
- Failure to properly manage and allocate our inventory could have an adverse effect on our business, sales, margins, financial condition, and results of operations.
- Our inability to achieve planned store performance, gain market share in the face of declining shopping center traffic or attract customers to our stores could adversely impact our profitability and our results of operations.
- We have significant lease obligations and are subject to risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space, including future increases in occupancy costs and the need to generate significant cash flow to meet our lease obligations.
- We rely on key personnel, the loss of whom could have a material adverse effect on our business.
- Increases in labor costs, including wages, could adversely impact our operational results, financial condition and results of operations.
- We cannot provide assurance that we will pay dividends, or if paid, that dividend payments will be consistent with historical levels.
- We are subject to stringent and changing laws, regulations, and standards, related to data privacy, protection, and security. Our failure to comply with privacy laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.
- The Company’s amended and restated bylaws ("Bylaws") provide, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions between the Company and its stockholders, which could increase costs to bring a claim, discourage claims or limit the ability of the Company’s stockholders to bring a claim in a judicial forum viewed by the stockholders as more favorable for disputes with the Company or the Company’s directors, officers or other employees.
- We may be unable to protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights.
- The legal and regulatory environment could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
- New tax legislation, including legislation implementing changes in taxation of international business activities, could be enacted at any time and new interpretations or applied laws could increase our compliance, operating and other costs. These costs, together with fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate could adversely affect us.
- The unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Legal proceedings
We are involved, from time to time, in actions associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving consumer privacy, trademark and other intellectual property, licensing, importation of products, taxation, and employee relations. As of the date of this Annual Report, we believe that the resolution of currently pending matters will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, our assessment of any litigation or other legal claims could potentially change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known or determinations by judges, juries, or other finders of fact that are not in accord with management's evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims. Consistent with Item 103 of Regulation S-K, we have elected to disclose those environmental proceedings with a governmental entity as a party where the Company reasonably believes that such proceeding would result in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of $1.0 million or more. Applying this threshold, there are no environmental matters to disclose for Fiscal 2025.
Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.18
Links
- Websitewww.ae.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/AEO1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/americaneagle1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/americaneagle1
- WikipediaAmerican Eagle Outfitters
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ2842931
- SEC EDGARCIK 919012
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- 57SEC EDGARDeborah A. Henretta, Board member
- 58SEC EDGARSuja Chandrasekaran, Board member
- 59SEC EDGARDavid M. Sable, Board member
- 60SEC EDGARThomas R. Ketteler, Board member
- 61SEC EDGARNoel Joseph Spiegel, Board member
- 62SEC EDGARAlan Kane, Board member
- 63SEC EDGARCary D. McMillan, Board member
- 64SEC EDGARJon P. Diamond, Board member
- 65SEC EDGARMichael G. Jesselson, Board member
- 66SEC EDGARRobert R. McMaster, Board member
- 67SEC EDGARLarry M. Wolf, Board member
- 68SEC EDGARGerald E. Wedren, Board member
- 69SEC EDGARJ. Thomas Presby, Board member
- 70SEC EDGARJanice E. Page, Board member
- 71SEC EDGARBeth M. Henke, General counsel
- 72SEC EDGARStacy Siegal, General counsel
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