Shipping and Handling — SG&A
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Shipping and Handling — SG&A remained flat by 0.0% to $182.25M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.0%, from $198.00M to $182.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shipping and Handling — SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease in these costs relative to revenue may indicate improved logistics efficiency or economies of scale, while an increase could signal rising freight rates, higher fulfillment complexity, or operational inefficiencies.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of selling, general, and administrative expenses specifically allocated to the shippi...
Peer comparison
Peers in the consumer goods and prestige beauty sectors typically report these costs within their broader supply chain or distribution expense categories, often benchmarking them against total net sales to determine fulfillment margin impact.
el_segment_shipping_and_handling_selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $680.00M | $860.00M | $838.00M | $792.00M | $729.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +26.5% | -2.6% | -5.5% | -8.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s shipping and handling — sg&a?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) reported shipping and handling — sg&a of $182.25M in Q2 2025.
- How has Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s shipping and handling — sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s shipping and handling — sg&a decreased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $198.00M to $182.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s shipping and handling — sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Estee Lauder Companies Inc.'s shipping and handling — sg&a has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $680.00M to $729.00M.
- What does shipping and handling — sg&a mean?
- The total administrative and operational costs incurred to manage the shipping and delivery of products within this specific business segment.