Operating Expenses

SG&A

Honeywell International SG&A decreased by 4.0% to $1.31B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $1.31B to $1.31B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 3.0% 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 reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

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.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.21B$1.15B$1.20B$1.43B$1.31B$1.23B$1.25B$1.32B$1.26B$1.25B$1.06B$1.30B$1.36B$1.40B$1.17B$1.31B$1.43B$1.30B$1.37B$1.31B
QoQ Change-4.6%+4.4%+19.0%-8.7%-6.0%+1.7%+5.4%-4.2%-0.8%-15.7%+23.3%+4.5%+2.7%-16.0%+11.6%+9.0%-9.2%+5.3%-4.0%
YoY Change+8.2%+6.6%+3.8%-8.0%-3.4%+2.0%-15.5%-1.1%+7.8%+11.7%+11.2%+0.6%+4.9%-7.3%+16.3%+0.0%
Range$1.06B$1.43B
CAGR+1.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Building Automation$275.00M$282.00M$265.00M$288.00M$273.00M
Aerospace Technologies$188.00M$181.00M$169.00M$199.00M$196.00M
Industrial Automation$239.00M$333.00M$297.00M$339.00M$196.00M
Process Automation and Technology$174.00M
Total$1.31B$1.43B$1.30B$1.37B$1.31B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honeywell International's sg&a?
Honeywell International (HON) reported sg&a of $1.31B in Q1 2026.
How has Honeywell International's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Honeywell International's sg&a decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $1.31B to $1.31B.
What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Honeywell International's sg&a has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.80B to $5.40B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.