Operating Expenses

SG&A

DexCom SG&A increased by 8.8% to $349.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.8%, from $310.10M to $349.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 12.3% 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$186.50M$198.50M$237.40M$218.90M$248.90M$234.60M$305.30M$296.40M$299.00M$286.40M$303.60M$319.30M$332.70M$306.40M$327.40M$310.10M$328.00M$331.40M$321.50M$349.70M
QoQ Change+6.4%+19.6%-7.8%+13.7%-5.7%+30.1%-2.9%+0.9%-4.2%+6.0%+5.2%+4.2%-7.9%+6.9%-5.3%+5.8%+1.0%-3.0%+8.8%
YoY Change+33.5%+18.2%+28.6%+35.4%+20.1%+22.1%-0.6%+7.7%+11.3%+7.0%+7.8%-2.9%-1.4%+8.2%-1.8%+12.8%
Range$186.50M$349.70M
CAGR+14.2%
Avg YoY Growth+12.9%
Median YoY Growth+9.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's sg&a?
DexCom (DXCM) reported sg&a of $349.70M in Q1 2026.
How has DexCom's sg&a changed year-over-year?
DexCom's sg&a increased by 12.8% year-over-year, from $310.10M to $349.70M.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), DexCom's sg&a has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $811.00M to $1.29B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.