Operating Expenses

SG&A

Ralph Lauren SG&A increased by 8.8% to $1.18B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.7%, from $1.06B to $1.18B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.3% 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 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: 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$728.20M$754.90M$908.80M$913.70M$820.60M$809.50M$900.80M$878.00M$830.00M$896.30M$967.60M$906.60M$849.90M$958.40M$1.06B$990.50M$949.40M$1.08B$1.18B
QoQ Change+3.7%+20.4%+0.5%-10.2%-1.4%+11.3%-2.5%-5.5%+8.0%+8.0%-6.3%-6.3%+12.8%+11.0%-6.9%-4.1%+14.1%+8.8%
YoY Change+12.7%+7.2%-0.9%-3.9%+1.1%+10.7%+7.4%+3.3%+2.4%+6.9%+10.0%+9.3%+11.7%+13.0%+10.7%
Range$728.20M$1.18B
CAGR+11.3%
Avg YoY Growth+6.8%
Median YoY Growth+7.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Lauren's sg&a?
Ralph Lauren (RL) reported sg&a of $1.18B in Q4 2025.
How has Ralph Lauren's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Ralph Lauren's sg&a increased by 10.7% year-over-year, from $1.06B to $1.18B.
What is the long-term trend for Ralph Lauren's sg&a?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ralph Lauren's sg&a has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.31B to $3.86B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.