Infosys Limited and HP Inc.: SG&A Spending Patterns Compared

SG&A Spending Patterns: A Tale of Two Tech Giants

In the ever-evolving tech landscape, understanding the financial strategies of industry leaders is crucial. This analysis delves into the Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses of Infosys Limited and HP Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Over this decade, HP Inc. consistently outspent Infosys, with its SG&A expenses peaking in 2014 at nearly 10 times that of Infosys. However, HP's spending saw a significant decline of about 64% by 2016, stabilizing around 5.5 billion USD in recent years. In contrast, Infosys demonstrated a steady increase, with its SG&A expenses growing by approximately 51% from 2014 to 2023. This divergence highlights differing strategic priorities: HP's focus on cost optimization versus Infosys's investment in growth. Notably, data for 2024 is incomplete, reflecting the dynamic nature of financial reporting.