Operating Expenses

SG&A

Fair Isaac SG&A increased by 2.4% to $144.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.7%, from $120.42M to $144.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 6.7% 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$107.73M$97.37M$98.05M$96.41M$93.25M$96.15M$93.00M$100.16M$108.08M$99.33M$104.33M$110.87M$124.88M$122.76M$127.95M$120.42M$139.11M$125.54M$140.74M$144.10M
QoQ Change-9.6%+0.7%-1.7%-3.3%+3.1%-3.3%+7.7%+7.9%-8.1%+5.0%+6.3%+12.6%-1.7%+4.2%-5.9%+15.5%-9.8%+12.1%+2.4%
YoY Change-13.4%-1.2%-5.2%+3.9%+15.9%+3.3%+12.2%+10.7%+15.5%+23.6%+22.6%+8.6%+11.4%+2.3%+10.0%+19.7%
Range$93.00M$144.10M
CAGR+6.3%
Avg YoY Growth+8.7%
Median YoY Growth+10.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fair Isaac's sg&a?
Fair Isaac (FICO) reported sg&a of $144.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Fair Isaac's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Fair Isaac's sg&a increased by 19.7% year-over-year, from $120.42M to $144.10M.
What is the long-term trend for Fair Isaac's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Fair Isaac's sg&a has grown at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $396.28M to $513.03M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.