Discontinued — last reported Q3 '19

Business Segments · Sales and marketing

CAG — Sales and marketing

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ3 2019

How to read this metric

Higher spending may signal aggressive growth strategies or new product launches, whereas a decrease may indicate a focus on margin expansion or a mature market position.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the expenditures related to promoting, advertising, and selling diagnostic solutions to veterinary...

Peer comparison

Comparable to Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) sales expenses in peer healthcare and diagnostic firms.

Metric ID: idxx_segment_cag_sales_and_marketing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does cag — sales and marketing mean?
The total spending on activities intended to acquire new customers and retain existing ones within the Companion Animal Group segment.