American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Return on equity 2016–2025
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
11.3%FY2025 · since FY2016: 17.6% → 11.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.3% | -7.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 18.7% | +8.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 9.8% | +2.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 7.8% | -21.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 29.5% | +48.7 pp |
| FY2020 | -19.3% | -34.6 pp |
| FY2019 | 15.3% | -5.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 20.3% | +4.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 16.4% | -1.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 17.6% | — |
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