Cliff Asness's AEO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 905,930 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) worth $23.89 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AEO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 6.19 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 2.02 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +22,840 | Add 2.59% | 905,930 | $26.37 |
| Q3 2025 | +230,970 | Add 35.42% | 883,090 | $17.11 |
| Q2 2025 | -647,029 | Reduce 49.80% | 652,120 | $9.62 |
| Q1 2025 | +588,907 | Add 82.92% | 1.3 M | $11.27 |
| Q4 2024 | +179,794 | Add 33.89% | 710,242 | $16.44 |
| Q3 2024 | +168,751 | Add 46.66% | 530,448 | $22.39 |
| Q2 2024 | -46,348 | Reduce 11.36% | 361,697 | $19.96 |
| Q1 2024 | +154,577 | Add 60.98% | 408,045 | $25.72 |
| Q4 2023 | +109,264 | Add 75.77% | 253,468 | $21.16 |
| Q3 2023 | -186,476 | Reduce 56.39% | 144,204 | $16.54 |
| Q2 2023 | +203,294 | Add 159.59% | 330,680 | $11.78 |
| Q1 2023 | +96,973 | Add 318.85% | 127,386 | $13.26 |
| Q4 2022 | -737,941 | Reduce 96.04% | 30,413 | $13.92 |
| Q3 2022 | -162,687 | Reduce 17.47% | 768,354 | $9.73 |
| Q2 2022 | +309,886 | Add 49.89% | 931,041 | $11.18 |
| Q1 2022 | +255,555 | Add 69.90% | 621,155 | $16.80 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,462 | Reduce 2.52% | 365,600 | $25.32 |
| Q3 2021 | +233,903 | Add 165.70% | 375,062 | $25.80 |
| Q2 2021 | +66,376 | Add 88.76% | 141,159 | $37.06 |
| Q1 2021 | +11,471 | Add 18.12% | 74,783 | $29.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -239,914 | Reduce 79.12% | 63,312 | $20.08 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.01 M | Reduce 76.93% | 303,226 | $14.50 |
| Q2 2020 | -621,247 | Reduce 32.09% | 1.31 M | $10.84 |
| Q1 2020 | -691,729 | Reduce 26.33% | 1.94 M | $7.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -551,147 | Reduce 17.34% | 2.63 M | $14.62 |
| Q3 2019 | -903,708 | Reduce 22.14% | 3.18 M | $16.14 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.02 M | Reduce 33.09% | 4.08 M | $16.90 |
| Q1 2019 | -696,038 | Reduce 10.24% | 6.1 M | $22.17 |
| Q4 2018 | -765,295 | Reduce 10.12% | 6.8 M | $19.33 |
| Q3 2018 | +6.19 M | Add 452.95% | 7.56 M | $24.83 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.09 M | Add 391.28% | 1.37 M | $23.88 |
| Q1 2018 | +178,021 | Add 177.38% | 278,383 | $19.93 |
| Q4 2017 | -726,751 | Reduce 87.87% | 100,362 | $18.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.43 M | Reduce 63.41% | 827,113 | $14.30 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.06 M | Reduce 31.88% | 2.26 M | $12.05 |
| Q1 2017 | -716,979 | Reduce 17.77% | 3.32 M | $14.03 |
| Q4 2016 | +517,076 | Add 14.70% | 4.03 M | $15.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +339,151 | Add 10.67% | 3.52 M | $17.86 |
| Q2 2016 | -433,651 | Reduce 12.00% | 3.18 M | $15.93 |
| Q1 2016 | -11,352 | Reduce 0.31% | 3.61 M | $16.67 |
| Q4 2015 | +629,211 | Add 21.01% | 3.62 M | $15.50 |
| Q3 2015 | +2.4 M | Add 402.99% | 2.99 M | $15.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +133,121 | Add 28.80% | 595,331 | $17.22 |
| Q1 2015 | +25,110 | Add 5.74% | 462,210 | $17.08 |
| Q4 2014 | +224,900 | Add 105.98% | 437,100 | $13.88 |
| Q3 2014 | -352,711 | Reduce 62.44% | 212,200 | $14.52 |
| Q2 2014 | -910,517 | Reduce 61.71% | 564,911 | $11.22 |
| Q1 2014 | -911,436 | Reduce 38.19% | 1.48 M | $12.24 |
| Q4 2013 | +325,711 | Add 15.80% | 2.39 M | $14.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -166,458 | Reduce 7.47% | 2.06 M | $13.99 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.23 M | Add 0.00% | 2.23 M | $18.26 |
| Q4 2012 | +1.82 M | Add 0.00% | 1.82 M | $20.51 |
Cliff Asness's American Eagle Outfitters Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 1,820,597 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was in Q3 2018, adding 7,562,282 shares worth $187.77 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 905,930 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), valued at approximately $23.89 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was 7,562,282 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018.