AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC (AEO) Return on equity 2017–2025
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC (AEO) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
19.3%FY2025 · since FY2017: 17.0% → 19.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.3% | +9.7 pp |
| FY2024 | 9.6% | +2.4 pp |
| FY2023 | 7.1% | -19.1 pp |
| FY2022 | 26.3% | +41.0 pp |
| FY2021 | -14.7% | -32.3 pp |
| FY2020 | 17.6% | -3.4 pp |
| FY2019 | 21.0% | +5.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 15.9% | -1.2 pp |
| FY2017 | 17.0% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice