Cliff Asness's AEO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 883,090 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) worth $15.11 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +1.82 M | Add 0.00% | 1.82 M | $20.51 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.23 M | Add 0.00% | 2.23 M | $18.26 |
| Q3 2013 | -166,458 | Reduce 7.47% | 2.06 M | $13.99 |
| Q4 2013 | +325,711 | Add 15.80% | 2.39 M | $14.40 |
| Q1 2014 | -911,436 | Reduce 38.19% | 1.48 M | $12.24 |
| Q2 2014 | -910,517 | Reduce 61.71% | 564,911 | $11.22 |
| Q3 2014 | -352,711 | Reduce 62.44% | 212,200 | $14.52 |
| Q4 2014 | +224,900 | Add 105.98% | 437,100 | $13.88 |
| Q1 2015 | +25,110 | Add 5.74% | 462,210 | $17.08 |
| Q2 2015 | +133,121 | Add 28.80% | 595,331 | $17.22 |
| Q3 2015 | +2.4 M | Add 402.99% | 2.99 M | $15.63 |
| Q4 2015 | +629,211 | Add 21.01% | 3.62 M | $15.50 |
| Q1 2016 | -11,352 | Reduce 0.31% | 3.61 M | $16.67 |
| Q2 2016 | -433,651 | Reduce 12.00% | 3.18 M | $15.93 |
| Q3 2016 | +339,151 | Add 10.67% | 3.52 M | $17.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +517,076 | Add 14.70% | 4.03 M | $15.17 |
| Q1 2017 | -716,979 | Reduce 17.77% | 3.32 M | $14.03 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.06 M | Reduce 31.88% | 2.26 M | $12.05 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.43 M | Reduce 63.41% | 827,113 | $14.30 |
| Q4 2017 | -726,751 | Reduce 87.87% | 100,362 | $18.80 |
| Q1 2018 | +178,021 | Add 177.38% | 278,383 | $19.93 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.09 M | Add 391.28% | 1.37 M | $23.88 |
| Q3 2018 | +6.19 M | Add 452.95% | 7.56 M | $24.83 |
| Q4 2018 | -765,295 | Reduce 10.12% | 6.8 M | $19.33 |
| Q1 2019 | -696,038 | Reduce 10.24% | 6.1 M | $22.17 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.02 M | Reduce 33.09% | 4.08 M | $16.90 |
| Q3 2019 | -903,708 | Reduce 22.14% | 3.18 M | $16.14 |
| Q4 2019 | -551,147 | Reduce 17.34% | 2.63 M | $14.62 |
| Q1 2020 | -691,729 | Reduce 26.33% | 1.94 M | $7.95 |
| Q2 2020 | -621,247 | Reduce 32.09% | 1.31 M | $10.84 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.01 M | Reduce 76.93% | 303,226 | $14.50 |
| Q4 2020 | -239,914 | Reduce 79.12% | 63,312 | $20.08 |
| Q1 2021 | +11,471 | Add 18.12% | 74,783 | $29.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +66,376 | Add 88.76% | 141,159 | $37.06 |
| Q3 2021 | +233,903 | Add 165.70% | 375,062 | $25.80 |
| Q4 2021 | -9,462 | Reduce 2.52% | 365,600 | $25.32 |
| Q1 2022 | +255,555 | Add 69.90% | 621,155 | $16.80 |
| Q2 2022 | +309,886 | Add 49.89% | 931,041 | $11.18 |
| Q3 2022 | -162,687 | Reduce 17.47% | 768,354 | $9.73 |
| Q4 2022 | -737,941 | Reduce 96.04% | 30,413 | $13.92 |
| Q1 2023 | +96,973 | Add 318.85% | 127,386 | $13.26 |
| Q2 2023 | +203,294 | Add 159.59% | 330,680 | $11.78 |
| Q3 2023 | -186,476 | Reduce 56.39% | 144,204 | $16.54 |
| Q4 2023 | +109,264 | Add 75.77% | 253,468 | $21.16 |
| Q1 2024 | +154,577 | Add 60.98% | 408,045 | $25.72 |
| Q2 2024 | -46,348 | Reduce 11.36% | 361,697 | $19.96 |
| Q3 2024 | +168,751 | Add 46.66% | 530,448 | $22.39 |
| Q4 2024 | +179,794 | Add 33.89% | 710,242 | $16.44 |
| Q1 2025 | +588,907 | Add 82.92% | 1.3 M | $11.27 |
| Q2 2025 | -647,029 | Reduce 49.80% | 652,120 | $9.62 |
| Q3 2025 | +230,970 | Add 35.42% | 883,090 | $17.11 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was in Q3 2018, adding 7,562,282 shares worth $187.77 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 883,090 shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), valued at approximately $15.11 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) was 7,562,282 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.