Company / SG&A Expense
AutoNation SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$3.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.4B / $3.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#27 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoNation's sg&a expense of $3.4B is higher than 88% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). SG&A Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.4B in FY2022 to $3.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.0%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Increased from $3.3B to $3.4B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+120.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- AutoNation's sg&a expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +6.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 3.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #27 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 26.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.4B | +3.0% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | +0.3% |
| FY2023 | $3.3B | +34.3% |
| FY2022 | $2.4B | -5.3% |
| FY2021 | $2.6B | +1.9% |
| FY2020 | $2.5B | +3.0% |
| FY2019 | $2.4B | +3.7% |
| FY2018 | $2.3B | +3.8% |
| FY2017 | $2.3B | -3.7% |
| FY2016 | $2.3B | +21.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026