Operating Expenses

SG&A

CF Industries SG&A increased by 13.2% to $103.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.6%, from $84.00M to $103.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 13.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$60.00M$52.00M$56.00M$64.00M$73.00M$66.00M$87.00M$74.00M$71.00M$68.00M$76.00M$88.00M$76.00M$78.00M$78.00M$84.00M$101.00M$88.00M$91.00M$103.00M
QoQ Change-13.3%+7.7%+14.3%+14.1%-9.6%+31.8%-14.9%-4.1%-4.2%+11.8%+15.8%-13.6%+2.6%+0.0%+7.7%+20.2%-12.9%+3.4%+13.2%
YoY Change+21.7%+26.9%+55.4%+15.6%-2.7%+3.0%-12.6%+18.9%+7.0%+14.7%+2.6%-4.5%+32.9%+12.8%+16.7%+22.6%
Range$52.00M$103.00M
CAGR+12.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CF Industries's sg&a?
CF Industries (CF) reported sg&a of $103.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CF Industries's sg&a changed year-over-year?
CF Industries's sg&a increased by 22.6% year-over-year, from $84.00M to $103.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CF Industries's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CF Industries's sg&a has grown at a 13.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $223.00M to $364.00M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.