Operating Expenses

SG&A

Emerson Electric SG&A decreased by 6.6% to $1.24B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from $1.22B to $1.24B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: is_selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.07B$1.05B$1.01B$1.05B$1.05B$1.14B$1.03B$1.00B$1.04B$1.11B$1.28B$1.30B$1.25B$1.32B$1.22B$1.28B$1.27B$1.33B$1.24B
QoQ Change-1.8%-4.1%+3.8%+0.3%+8.0%-9.3%-2.9%+4.2%+6.9%+14.6%+1.5%-3.2%+4.9%-6.9%+4.8%-1.3%+5.1%-6.6%
YoY Change-2.0%+7.8%+1.9%-4.7%-1.0%-1.9%+24.0%+29.6%+20.3%+18.0%-4.2%-1.0%+1.0%+1.1%+1.5%
Range$1.00B$1.33B
CAGR+3.3%
Avg YoY Growth+6.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '25
Software & Systems$461.00M
Total$1.24B

Software & Control is derived from annual filings.

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '25
Safety & Productivity$112.00M
Total$1.24B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Electric's sg&a?
Emerson Electric (EMR) reported sg&a of $1.24B in Q4 2025.
How has Emerson Electric's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Emerson Electric's sg&a increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $1.22B to $1.24B.
What is the long-term trend for Emerson Electric's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Emerson Electric's sg&a has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.18B to $5.10B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.