Operating Expenses

SG&A

Emerson Electric SG&A increased by 6.0% to $1.32B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.6%, from $1.28B to $1.32B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

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$1.07B$1.05B$1.01B$1.05B$1.05B$1.14B$1.03B$1.00B$1.04B$1.11B$1.28B$1.30B$1.25B$1.32B$1.22B$1.28B$1.27B$1.33B$1.24B$1.32B
QoQ Change-1.8%-4.1%+3.8%+0.3%+8.0%-9.3%-2.9%+4.2%+6.9%+14.6%+1.5%-3.2%+4.9%-6.9%+4.8%-1.3%+5.1%-6.6%+6.0%
YoY Change-2.0%+7.8%+1.9%-4.7%-1.0%-1.9%+24.0%+29.6%+20.3%+18.0%-4.2%-1.0%+1.0%+1.1%+1.5%+2.6%
Range$1.00B$1.33B
CAGR+4.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '25Q1 '26
Intelligent Devices$588.00M
Software & Systems$461.00M$494.00M
Total$1.24B$1.32B

Software & Control is derived from annual filings.

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '25Q1 '26
Safety & Productivity$112.00M$121.00M
Total$1.24B$1.32B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Electric's sg&a?
Emerson Electric (EMR) reported sg&a of $1.32B in Q1 2026.
How has Emerson Electric's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Emerson Electric's sg&a increased by 2.6% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $1.32B.
What is the long-term trend for Emerson Electric's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Emerson Electric's sg&a has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.18B to $5.10B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.