AEO FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
AEO's fcf yield is lower than 83% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
AEO FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of AEO’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -11.4% to 18.1%, averaging 5.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 13.8% | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 14.8% | 5.9% |
| 2023 | -7.3% | 9.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| 2022 | -11.4% | -3.7% | 3.8% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| 2020 | -0.8% | 4.9% | 18.1% | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is AEO FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 0.5%, which is historically low relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for AEO is approximately 6.5%. See all AEO valuation metrics →
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