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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Mar 30, 2026
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported revenue of $1.8B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +13% from a year earlier and +33% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.3%, net earnings $87.9M (4.9% of revenue).
American Eagle Outfitters, Q4 FY26: revenue $1.8B (+13% year over year), operating margin 5.3%, net earnings $87.9M, operating cash flow $416M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.8B | +33% | +13% |
| Gross profit | $651M | +18% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $95.7M | -15% | -33% |
| Net earnings | $87.9M | -4% | -16% |
| Operating cash flow | $416M | +519% | +8% |
| Free cash flow | $357M | — | +12% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.8B in Q4 FY26, up 13% year over year and up 33% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 35.9%, down 1.4 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $0.10B, a 5.3% margin (down 3.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.05B even though revenue rose $0.21B versus Q4 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 22% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+148%). Net earnings were $0.09B, down 16% year over year ($0.08B including minority interests, which bore $0.01B of losses). The effective tax rate was 24.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.42B (up 8% year over year), 511% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.27B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.36B.
Questions
What was American Eagle Outfitters' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported revenue of $1.8B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +13% from a year earlier and +33% from the quarter before.
Was American Eagle Outfitters profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $95.7M (5.3% of revenue) and net earnings $87.9M.