Linde SG&A decreased by 1.9% to $880.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.1%, from $814.00M to $880.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ3 2025

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: is_selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$822.00M$793.00M$787.00M$802.00M$771.00M$770.00M$764.00M$822.00M$833.00M$808.00M$832.00M$860.00M$840.00M$823.00M$814.00M$786.00M$870.00M$897.00M$880.00M
QoQ Change-3.5%-0.8%+1.9%-3.9%-0.1%-0.8%+7.6%+1.3%-3.0%+3.0%+3.4%-2.3%-2.0%-1.1%-3.4%+10.7%+3.1%-1.9%
YoY Change-6.2%-2.9%-2.9%+2.5%+8.0%+4.9%+8.9%+4.6%+0.8%+1.9%-2.2%-8.6%+3.6%+9.0%+8.1%
Range$764.00M$897.00M
CAGR+1.5%
Avg YoY Growth+2.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linde's sg&a?
Linde (LIN) reported sg&a of $880.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Linde's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Linde's sg&a increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $814.00M to $880.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Linde's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Linde's sg&a has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.19B to $3.43B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.

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