Emerson Electric SG&A increased by 6.0% to $1.32B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.6%, from $1.28B to $1.32B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.07B | $369.00M | $849.00M | $888.00M | $894.00M | $983.00M | $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 | $1.32B |
| QoQ Change | — | -65.6% | +130.1% | +4.6% | +0.7% | +10.0% | +4.8% | -2.9% | +4.2% | +6.9% | +14.6% | +1.5% | -3.2% | +4.9% | -6.9% | +4.8% | -1.3% | +5.1% | -6.6% | +6.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -16.7% | +166.4% | +21.3% | +12.6% | +16.6% | +13.3% | +24.0% | +29.6% | +20.3% | +18.0% | -4.2% | -1.0% | +1.0% | +1.1% | +1.5% | +2.6% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|
| Intelligent Devices | $588.00M |
| Software & Systems | $494.00M |
| Total | $1.32B |
Software & Control is derived from annual filings.
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|
| Safety & Productivity | $121.00M |
| Total | $1.32B |
SG&A at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Emerson Electric's sg&a?
- Emerson Electric (EMR) reported sg&a of $1.32B in Q1 2026.
- How has Emerson Electric's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Emerson Electric's sg&a increased by 2.6% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $1.32B.
- 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 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.49B to $5.10B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.