Operating Expenses

SG&A

Equifax SG&A decreased by 2.4% to $411.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.6%, from $374.90M to $411.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.1% 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 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$328.40M$344.20M$343.20M$340.30M$330.20M$318.00M$340.40M$366.10M$343.10M$333.10M$343.40M$372.60M$352.60M$380.40M$344.80M$374.90M$384.20M$434.10M$421.00M$411.00M
QoQ Change+4.8%-0.3%-0.8%-3.0%-3.7%+7.0%+7.5%-6.3%-2.9%+3.1%+8.5%-5.4%+7.9%-9.4%+8.7%+2.5%+13.0%-3.0%-2.4%
YoY Change+0.5%-7.6%-0.8%+7.6%+3.9%+4.7%+0.9%+1.8%+2.8%+14.2%+0.4%+0.6%+9.0%+14.1%+22.1%+9.6%
Range$318.00M$434.10M
CAGR+4.8%
Avg YoY Growth+5.2%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
International$96.90M$102.30M$102.10M$101.20M$110.50M
U.S. Information Solutions$98.20M$106.60M$104.30M$103.70M$104.00M
Workforce Solutions$76.90M$77.20M$79.80M$82.00M$77.30M
Total$374.90M$384.20M$434.10M$421.00M$411.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equifax's sg&a?
Equifax (EFX) reported sg&a of $411.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Equifax's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Equifax's sg&a increased by 9.6% year-over-year, from $374.90M to $411.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Equifax's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Equifax's sg&a has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.32B to $1.61B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.