Company / Gross Margin
American Eagle Outfitters Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
36.5%
FY2025
5-year range
35.0% / 39.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 120
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 36.5%, American Eagle Outfitters's gross margin ranks #59 of 120 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Gross Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 35.0% in FY2022 to 39.8% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
36.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.4%.
Declined from 38.5% to 36.5% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector averageTop 49% of 120This company 36.5% Sector average 36.2%
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In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 6.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.3pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 36.5% | -6.9% |
| FY2024 | 39.2% | +1.9% |
| FY2023 | 38.5% | +10.0% |
| FY2022 | 35.0% | -12.0% |
| FY2021 | 39.8% | +7.8% |
| FY2020 | 36.9% | +4.3% |
| FY2019 | 35.3% | -4.2% |
| FY2018 | 36.9% | +2.1% |
| FY2017 | 36.1% | -4.6% |
| FY2016 | 37.9% | +2.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026