Operating Expenses

SG&A

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. SG&A increased by 10.2% to $411.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.5%, from $401.00M to $411.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 6.4% 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$327.00M$313.00M$328.00M$328.00M$329.00M$319.00M$334.00M$385.00M$395.00M$378.00M$381.00M$421.00M$402.00M$400.00M$419.00M$401.00M$435.00M$401.00M$373.00M$411.00M
QoQ Change-4.3%+4.8%+0.0%+0.3%-3.0%+4.7%+15.3%+2.6%-4.3%+0.8%+10.5%-4.5%-0.5%+4.8%-4.3%+8.5%-7.8%-7.0%+10.2%
YoY Change+0.6%+1.9%+1.8%+17.4%+20.1%+18.5%+14.1%+9.4%+1.8%+5.8%+10.0%-4.8%+8.2%+0.3%-11.0%+2.5%
Range$313.00M$435.00M
CAGR+4.9%
Avg YoY Growth+6.0%
Median YoY Growth+4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s sg&a?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) reported sg&a of $411.00M in Q1 2026.
How has LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s sg&a increased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $401.00M to $411.00M.
What is the long-term trend for LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s sg&a has grown at a 6.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.26B to $1.61B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.