American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Share Buybacks
The buybacks for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is $204.68 Million with a year-over-year change of +561.82%. Share buybacks (stock repurchases) represent cash spent by the company to buy back its own shares in the open market, reducing shares outstanding and returning capital to shareholders.
AEO Buybacks Chart
Current Buybacks
$204.68M
$204.68 Million
Year-over-Year Change
+561.82%
vs. $30.93M prior year
Historical Data
24
Years of data available
Annual Buybacks History
| Year | Buybacks | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204.68M | +$173.75M | +561.82% |
| 2024 | $30.93M | $-178.85M | -85.26% |
| 2023 | $209.78M | +$185.76M | +773.43% |
| 2022 | $24.02M | $-1.40M | -5.49% |
| 2021 | $25.41M | $-95.06M | -78.90% |
| 2020 | $120.47M | $-43.60M | -26.58% |
| 2019 | $164.07M | +$63.88M | +63.75% |
| 2018 | $100.19M | +$93.16M | +1324.84% |
| 2017 | $7.03M | $-225.20M | -96.97% |
| 2016 | $232.23M | +$224.77M | +3011.39% |
| 2015 | $7.46M | $-48.97M | -86.77% |
| 2014 | $56.44M | $-121.24M | -68.24% |
| 2013 | $177.68M | +$160.33M | +924.15% |
| 2012 | $17.35M | $-216.76M | -92.59% |
| 2011 | $234.11M | +$233.86M | +94681.78% |
| 2010 | $247,000 | $-3.19M | -92.80% |
| 2009 | $3.43M | $-447.17M | -99.24% |
| 2008 | $450.60M | +$296.37M | +192.16% |
| 2007 | $154.23M | $-17.26M | -10.07% |
| 2006 | $171.50M | +$170.81M | +24790.42% |
| 2004 | $689,000 | $-18.79M | -96.46% |
| 2003 | $19.48M | +$16.96M | +674.39% |
| 2002 | $2.52M | $-19.82M | -88.74% |
| 2001 | $22.34M | — | — |
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) operates as a distinct fashion and lifestyle retail enterprise, offering a wide array of clothing, accessories, and personal care items. Its primary offerings are sold under the established American Eagle and Aerie labels. The American Eagle brand features various jeans, specialized apparel, and fashion accessories catering to both men and women. Conversely, the Aerie brand targets female customers with its collections of intimates, general clothing, activewear, swimwear, and personal care products. Additionally, AEO markets graphic t-shirts and other apparel via its Tailgate brand, and provides upscale menswear through its Todd Snyder New York division. As of January 29, 2022, the company managed a significant physical retail presence, including 880 American Eagle stores, 244 standalone Aerie boutiques, and 5 Todd Snyder outlets, located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Globally, AEO extends its reach by shipping to 81 countries through its dedicated e-commerce sites: ae.com, aerie.com, and toddsnyder.com. Its merchandise is also distributed through 260 licensed establishments operating in 28 nations. Established in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Jay L. Schottenstein