General Electric SG&A increased by 8.7% to $1.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.7%, from $876.00M to $1.08B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows a downward trend with a -21.7% 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 2026Apr 21, 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_administrativeHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.86B | $2.75B | $0.00 | $2.73B | $1.82B | $1.97B | $2.14B | $913.00M | $1.00B | $1.20B | $1.03B | $924.00M | $1.33B | $1.16B | $876.00M | $1.02B | $1.20B | $997.00M | $1.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.1% | -100.0% | — | -33.3% | +8.2% | +9.0% | -57.4% | +9.6% | +19.8% | -14.4% | -9.9% | +43.9% | -13.0% | -24.3% | +16.4% | +17.2% | -16.6% | +8.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -36.5% | -28.4% | -21.4% | -49.8% | -49.1% | — | -52.1% | +1.2% | +32.9% | -3.5% | -14.6% | +10.4% | -10.2% | -13.8% | +23.7% |
Range$0.00 – $2.86B
CAGR-19.4%
Avg YoY Growth-15.1%
Median YoY Growth-14.2%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Engines & Services | $409.00M | $438.00M | $426.00M | $559.00M | $496.00M |
| Defense & Propulsion Technologies | $259.00M | $257.00M | $292.00M | $296.00M | $319.00M |
| Total | $876.00M | $1.02B | $1.20B | $997.00M | $1.08B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Electric's sg&a?
- General Electric (GE) reported sg&a of $1.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has General Electric's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- General Electric's sg&a increased by 23.7% year-over-year, from $876.00M to $1.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Electric's sg&a?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), General Electric's sg&a has grown at a -21.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.50B to $4.09B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.