Operating Expenses

SG&A

Lam Research SG&A increased by 4.7% to $280.31M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.0%, from $226.02M to $280.31M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 4.3% 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 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 23, 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
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$217.53M$222.19M$236.13M$217.41M$210.00M$205.62M$233.80M$193.50M$199.83M$207.02M$228.84M$215.90M$216.48M$243.13M$244.15M$226.02M$268.40M$279.35M$267.65M$280.31M
QoQ Change+2.1%+6.3%-7.9%-3.4%-2.1%+13.7%-17.2%+3.3%+3.6%+10.5%-5.7%+0.3%+12.3%+0.4%-7.4%+18.8%+4.1%-4.2%+4.7%
YoY Change-3.5%-7.5%-1.0%-11.0%-4.8%+0.7%-2.1%+11.6%+8.3%+17.4%+6.7%+4.7%+24.0%+14.9%+9.6%+24.0%
Range$193.50M$280.31M
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lam Research's sg&a?
Lam Research (LRCX) reported sg&a of $280.31M in Q1 2026.
How has Lam Research's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Lam Research's sg&a increased by 24.0% year-over-year, from $226.02M to $280.31M.
What is the long-term trend for Lam Research's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Lam Research's sg&a has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $829.88M to $981.70M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.