Operating Expenses

SG&A

Walt Disney SG&A decreased by 1.2% to $4.07B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.3%, from $3.98B to $4.07B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ2 2026May 6, 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 '25Q2 '26
Value$3.17B$3.17B$3.79B$3.77B$4.10B$4.10B$3.83B$3.61B$3.87B$3.87B$3.78B$3.79B$3.87B$3.87B$3.93B$3.98B$3.98B$4.14B$4.12B$4.07B
QoQ Change+0.0%+19.5%-0.5%+8.8%+0.0%-6.7%-5.6%+7.2%+0.0%-2.3%+0.2%+2.2%+0.0%+1.5%+1.3%+0.0%+4.0%-0.5%-1.2%
YoY Change+29.4%+29.4%+1.1%-4.1%-5.5%-5.5%-1.1%+4.9%-0.1%-0.1%+3.9%+5.0%+2.8%+6.9%+4.9%+2.3%
Range$3.17B$4.14B
CAGR+5.4%
Avg YoY Growth+4.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '26
Entertainment Segment$2.33B
Experiences Segment$1.12B
Sports Segment$337.00M
Total$4.07B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Disney's sg&a?
Walt Disney (DIS) reported sg&a of $4.07B in Q1 2026.
How has Walt Disney's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Walt Disney's sg&a increased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $3.98B to $4.07B.
What is the long-term trend for Walt Disney's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Walt Disney's sg&a has grown at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.24B to $16.22B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.