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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 9, 2025
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.3%, net earnings $91.3M (6.7% of revenue).
American Eagle Outfitters, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.4B (+6% year over year), operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $91.3M, operating cash flow $67.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +6% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $552M | +10% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $113M | +9% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $91.3M | +19% | +14% |
| Operating cash flow | $67.1M | +141% | +27% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q3 FY26, up 6% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 40.5%, down 0.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.11B, a 8.3% margin (unchanged year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 9% reached operating profit, above the 8% margin then. Operating expenses grew 4% against revenue growth of 6%. Net earnings were $0.09B, up 14% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.07B (up 27% year over year), 74% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.06B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$2.5M.
Questions
What was American Eagle Outfitters' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was American Eagle Outfitters profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $113M (8.3% of revenue) and net earnings $91.3M.