Company / Free Cash Flow
American Eagle Outfitters Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$195.4M
FY2025
5-year range
$69.8M / $406.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-23.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#123 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $195M, American Eagle Outfitters's free cash flow ranks #123 of 222 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $70M in FY2021 to $406M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$195M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.1%.
Declined from $406M to $195M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -6.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#123 of 222 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 55% of 222This company $195.4M Sector average $770.4M
▼
-74.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -6.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 23.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #123 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $195.4M | -23.2% |
| FY2024 | $254.3M | -37.4% |
| FY2023 | $406.3M | +178.4% |
| FY2022 | $145.9M | +109.0% |
| FY2021 | $69.8M | -73.9% |
| FY2020 | $267.6M | +30.5% |
| FY2019 | $205.1M | -23.4% |
| FY2018 | $267.6M | +19.0% |
| FY2017 | $225.0M | +10.2% |
| FY2016 | $204.1M | +8.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026