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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026,
American Eagle Outfitters paid€63 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It received€73 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€18 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It received€1 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, American Eagle Outfittersspent€7 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026.
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
American Eagle Outfitters's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
American Eagle Outfitters's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-63 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
American Eagle Outfitters's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €73 Mil.
American Eagle Outfitters received€73 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
American Eagle Outfitters's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0 Mil.
American Eagle Outfitters paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
American Eagle Outfitters's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-18 Mil.
American Eagle Outfitters spent€18 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
American Eagle Outfitters's other financing for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1 Mil.
American Eagle Outfitters received€1 Mil on other financial activities.
American Eagle Outfitters Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
American Eagle Outfitters Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Eagle Outfitters's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Eagle Outfitters Cash Flow from Financing Chart
American Eagle Outfitters Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
American Eagle Outfitters's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-154 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of €-154 Mil mean?
American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-154 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors.
Is American Eagle Outfitters' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
American Eagle Outfitters' current Cash Flow from Financing is €-154 Mil. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Eagle Outfitters' Cash Flow from Financing compare to BKE and ANF?
American Eagle Outfitters' Cash Flow from Financing of €-154 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for American Eagle Outfitters and its competitors. American Eagle Outfitters's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-154 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Eagle Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.53, compared to a current price of €15.14 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-154 Mil. American Eagle Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-154 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Eagle Outfitters (FRA:AFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Eagle Outfitters stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.14 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.53.
GuruFocus considers American Eagle Outfitters to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFG:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-154 Mil
GF Value™: €18.53 vs. price of €15.14 (18.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc is a specialty retailer. The company is engaged in the retail of apparel and accessories with company stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The Company leases all store premises, regional distribution facilities, some of its office space, and certain information technology and office equipment. American Eagle also has its online business. It operates in two segments: American Eagle and Aerie. The majority of its revenue comes from its primary brand, American Eagle, which offers an assortment of specialty apparel, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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