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Operating Expenses

SG&A

Lennox International SG&A increased by 5.7% to $185.2M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.1%, from $171.3M to $185.2M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 3.3% 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 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency, while a declining ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses represent the indirect costs of operating the business, including m...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category across all public companies.

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$167.8M$134.2M$151.5M$155.3M$169.6M$147.3M$155M$167.5M$181.3M$178.9M$177.9M$170.7M$168.5M$184.4M$207M$171.3M$173.3M$161.6M$175.2M$185.2M
QoQ Change-20.0%+12.9%+2.5%+9.2%-13.1%+5.2%+8.1%+8.2%-1.3%-0.6%-4.0%-1.3%+9.4%+12.3%-17.2%+1.2%-6.8%+8.4%+5.7%
YoY Change+1.1%+9.8%+2.3%+7.9%+6.9%+21.5%+14.8%+1.9%-7.1%+3.1%+16.4%+0.4%+2.8%-12.4%-15.4%+8.1%
Range$134.2M$207M
CAGR+2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+3.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Residential Heating and Cooling$98.4M$91.4M$81.2M$78.6M$97.2M
Commercial Heating and Cooling$60.4M$61.1M$58M$61M$74M
Total$171.3M$173.3M$161.6M$175.2M$185.2M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lennox International's sg&a?
Lennox International (LII) reported sg&a of $185.2M in Q1 2026.
How has Lennox International's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Lennox International's sg&a increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $171.3M to $185.2M.
What is the long-term trend for Lennox International's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Lennox International's sg&a has grown at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $598.8M to $681.4M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs required to run the business outside of direct production.