Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales
Edwards Lifesciences Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales remained flat by 0.0% to $18.15M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.5%, from $20.98M to $18.15M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales shows a downward trend with a -4.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in these costs relative to revenue may indicate rising freight rates, supply chain inefficiencies, or changes in distribution strategy, while a decrease suggests improved logistics management or lower shipping volumes.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct costs associated with the logistics, freight, and distribution of medical device produ...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Logistics and Distribution Costs' or 'Freight and Delivery Expenses' reported by other medical technology and life sciences companies with global supply chains.
ew_segment_shipping_and_handling_cost_of_salesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $85.30M | $87.40M | $99.40M | $83.90M | $72.60M |
| YoY Change | — | +2.5% | +13.7% | -15.6% | -13.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edwards Lifesciences's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Edwards Lifesciences (EW) reported shipping and handling — cost of sales of $18.15M in Q4 2025.
- How has Edwards Lifesciences's shipping and handling — cost of sales changed year-over-year?
- Edwards Lifesciences's shipping and handling — cost of sales decreased by 13.5% year-over-year, from $20.98M to $18.15M.
- What is the long-term trend for Edwards Lifesciences's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Edwards Lifesciences's shipping and handling — cost of sales has grown at a -4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $85.30M to $72.60M.
- What does shipping and handling — cost of sales mean?
- The total direct costs incurred by the company to transport and deliver products to its customers.