Operating Expenses

G&A

Idexx Laboratories G&A increased by 9.7% to $119.12M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 30.1%, from $91.56M to $119.12M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 6.9% 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 reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: 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$73.33M$82.10M$83.47M$77.95M$81.49M$83.76M$83.05M$70.10M$89.67M$89.03M$87.02M$92.02M$157.24M$91.89M$101.14M$91.56M$98.68M$105.94M$108.62M$119.12M
QoQ Change+12.0%+1.7%-6.6%+4.5%+2.8%-0.9%-15.6%+27.9%-0.7%-2.3%+5.7%+70.9%-41.6%+10.1%-9.5%+7.8%+7.4%+2.5%+9.7%
YoY Change+11.1%+2.0%-0.5%-10.1%+10.0%+6.3%+4.8%+31.3%+75.4%+3.2%+16.2%-0.5%-37.2%+15.3%+7.4%+30.1%
Range$70.10M$157.24M
CAGR+10.8%
Avg YoY Growth+10.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idexx Laboratories's g&a?
Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) reported g&a of $119.12M in Q1 2026.
How has Idexx Laboratories's g&a changed year-over-year?
Idexx Laboratories's g&a increased by 30.1% year-over-year, from $91.56M to $119.12M.
What is the long-term trend for Idexx Laboratories's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Idexx Laboratories's g&a has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $309.66M to $404.79M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.