European SG&A Costs Rise to Highest Level Since 2020, Report Finds

The Hackett Group's 2025 European SG&A Cost Study and Scorecard found that median selling, general and administrative costs among Europe's 1,000 largest public companies rose 6% to 11.5% of revenue, the highest level since 2020. The study also highlights a growing gap between top-quartile and median performers, with Digital World Class performers showing the path forward in achieving sustainable cost leadership through AI-driven strategies.