Has American Eagle Outfitters’ Store Operating Efficiency Improved?

-27.30%
Downside
23.53
Market
17.11
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  • Operating costs (SG&A excluding D&A, share based compensation, and operating lease) per unit square feet for American Eagle stores have declined notably over the past three years but are expected to remain stagnant over the next two
  • While running costs per unit square feet can decline slightly with better expense control and the closure of underperforming pricey stores, lease payment are likely to go up further as they have been for the past three years
  • Overall, American Eagle is expected to spend around $119 per square feet to run its stores this year as opposed to $129 in 2013

Corrected AEO operating expenses

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