Company / SG&A Expense
Lowe's SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$16.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$15.6B / $20.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 211
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 211 Consumer Discretionary companies, Lowe's is in the bottom 1% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $14.4B in FY2016 to $20.3B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$16.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.9%. Ranks 2nd among 211 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Increased from $15.6B to $16.8B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -6.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1006.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.9%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 7.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 211 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak sg&a expense was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $16.8B | +7.1% |
| FY2024 | $15.7B | +0.7% |
| FY2023 | $15.6B | -23.4% |
| FY2022 | $20.3B | +11.1% |
| FY2021 | $18.3B | -1.2% |
| FY2020 | $18.5B | +20.6% |
| FY2019 | $15.4B | -11.7% |
| FY2018 | $17.4B | +20.6% |
| FY2017 | $14.4B | +0.5% |
| FY2016 | $14.4B | +1.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 25, 2026