Research and Development — SG&A
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Research and Development — SG&A remained flat by 0.0% to $79.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.2%, from $90.00M to $79.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Research and Development — SG&A shows an upward trend with a 6.8% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate higher investment in innovation and future product pipelines, while a decrease could signal cost-cutting measures or a shift in R&D strategy.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of selling, general, and administrative expenses specifically allocated to the resear...
Peer comparison
Peers in the prestige beauty and consumer goods sectors typically report R&D-related overhead as part of their broader innovation investment strategies, often benchmarked as a percentage of segment revenue.
el_segment_research_and_development_selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $243.00M | $307.00M | $344.00M | $360.00M | $316.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +26.3% | +12.1% | +4.7% | -12.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s research and development — sg&a?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported research and development — sg&a of $79.00M in Q2 2025.
- How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s research and development — sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s research and development — sg&a decreased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $90.00M to $79.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s research and development — sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s research and development — sg&a has grown at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $243.00M to $316.00M.
- What does research and development — sg&a mean?
- The operational costs incurred to support research and development activities within the company.