Who Optimizes SG&A Costs Better? Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. or AECOM

Optimizing SG&A Costs: A Tale of Two Companies

In the competitive landscape of corporate finance, optimizing Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses is crucial for maintaining profitability. This analysis compares the SG&A cost management of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and AECOM from 2014 to 2023. Over this period, Stanley Black & Decker consistently reported higher SG&A expenses, averaging around $2.94 billion annually, compared to AECOM's $139 million. However, the trend reveals a more nuanced story. AECOM's SG&A expenses increased by approximately 98% from 2014 to 2023, while Stanley Black & Decker's expenses grew by about 9%. This suggests that while Stanley Black & Decker operates on a larger scale, AECOM's relative increase in SG&A costs indicates a potential area for efficiency improvements. Notably, data for Stanley Black & Decker in 2024 is missing, highlighting the importance of complete data for comprehensive analysis.