Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
American Eagle Outfitters Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
18.6%
FY2025
5-year range
8.8% / 38.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+93.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#70 of 197
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 18.6%, American Eagle Outfitters's return on equity (roe) ranks #70 of 197 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 8.8% in FY2022 to 38.6% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.7%.
Improved from 10.6% to 18.6% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +9.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+80.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 93.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.3pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.6% | +93.4% |
| FY2024 | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| FY2023 | 10.6% | +20.3% |
| FY2022 | 8.8% | -77.2% |
| FY2021 | 38.6% | +89.9% |
| FY2020 | 20.3% | +37.0% |
| FY2019 | 14.8% | -27.0% |
| FY2018 | 20.3% | +20.0% |
| FY2017 | 17.0% | -16.1% |
| FY2016 | 20.2% | +5.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026