American Equity Investment Life Holding EBIT

The latest EBIT for AEL is $-130M as of June 2026. That compares with $-15M in the prior-year period — down 803.6% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of $340B. Investors often review this figure alongside American Equity Investment Life Holding's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, AEL's EBIT moved from $-15M to $-130M — a 803.6% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in American Equity Investment Life Holding's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Finance companies, AEL currently prints $-130M for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $340B. That is roughly 100.0% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at American Equity Investment Life Holding's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $-130M for AEL is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Finance average is about $340B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting AEL's EBIT ($-130M), review year-over-year change from $-15M, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.