Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales
Zoetis Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales remained flat by 0.0% to $25.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.7%, from $26.75M to $25.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales shows an upward trend with a 6.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate rising fuel or freight costs, or a shift in distribution strategy, while a decrease suggests improved logistics efficiency or lower shipping volumes.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct costs associated with the logistics, freight, and distribution of animal health produc...
Peer comparison
Peers in the pharmaceutical and animal health sectors typically report these costs within cost of goods sold or as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses depending on accounting policy.
zts_segment_shipping_and_handling_cost_of_salesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $80.00M | $82.00M | $101.00M | $107.00M | $102.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +2.5% | +23.2% | +5.9% | -4.7% |
Similar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoetis's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Zoetis (ZTS) reported shipping and handling — cost of sales of $25.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Zoetis's shipping and handling — cost of sales changed year-over-year?
- Zoetis's shipping and handling — cost of sales decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $26.75M to $25.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zoetis's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zoetis's shipping and handling — cost of sales has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $80.00M to $102.00M.
- What does shipping and handling — cost of sales mean?
- The total direct costs incurred to transport and deliver products to customers.