Company / SG&A Expense
Caterpillar Inc. SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$7.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$5.4B / $7.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 311
Industrials
What the data says
Among 311 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the bottom 0% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense has increased for 5 consecutive years, from $4.6B in FY2020 to $7.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$7.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.5%. Ranks 1st among 311 companies in Industrials.
Increased from $6.4B to $7.0B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 0% in IndustrialsTop 100% of 311This company $7.0B Sector average $848.1M
▼
+723.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Caterpillar Inc.'s sg&a expense has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +8.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 4.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 311 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 44.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.0B | +4.8% |
| FY2024 | $6.7B | +4.6% |
| FY2023 | $6.4B | +12.7% |
| FY2022 | $5.7B | +5.3% |
| FY2021 | $5.4B | +15.6% |
| FY2020 | $4.6B | -7.1% |
| FY2019 | $5.0B | +14.1% |
| FY2018 | $4.4B | -12.3% |
| FY2017 | $5.0B | +14.1% |
| FY2016 | $4.4B | -11.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026