Company / Operating Cash Flow
American Eagle Outfitters Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$456.2M
FY2025
5-year range
$303.7M / $580.7M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#104 of 234
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $456M, American Eagle Outfitters's operating cash flow ranks #104 of 234 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $304M in FY2021 to $581M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$456M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.0%.
Declined from $581M to $456M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#104 of 234 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 44% of 234This company $456.2M Sector average $1.7B
▼
-73.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.0%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 4.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #104 out of 234 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $456.2M | -4.3% |
| FY2024 | $476.8M | -17.9% |
| FY2023 | $580.7M | +42.9% |
| FY2022 | $406.3M | +33.8% |
| FY2021 | $303.7M | -33.5% |
| FY2020 | $456.6M | +9.9% |
| FY2019 | $415.4M | -9.0% |
| FY2018 | $456.6M | +15.8% |
| FY2017 | $394.4M | +7.9% |
| FY2016 | $365.6M | +6.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026