McKesson SG&A decreased by 11.5% to $1.80B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.6%, from $2.21B to $1.80B. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), SG&A shows a downward trend with a -10.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.23B | $2.67B | $3.11B | $4.73B | $1.96B | $1.95B | $1.90B | $1.31B | $1.87B | $2.09B | $2.51B | $2.13B | $2.00B | $2.50B | $2.03B | $2.21B | $2.20B | $2.07B | $2.03B | $1.80B |
| QoQ Change | — | +19.6% | +16.3% | +52.2% | -58.5% | -0.5% | -2.4% | -31.3% | +43.0% | +11.9% | +19.8% | -15.2% | -5.8% | +25.1% | -19.0% | +8.8% | -0.5% | -5.6% | -2.1% | -11.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -12.2% | -26.9% | -38.7% | -72.3% | -4.5% | +7.3% | +31.7% | +62.5% | +7.0% | +19.6% | -19.1% | +3.9% | +9.7% | -17.1% | +0.1% | -18.6% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | FY'26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping and Handling | $1.10B | $1.20B | $1.10B | $1.10B | $1.20B |
| Total | $12.73B | $7.12B | $8.59B | $8.74B | $8.10B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McKesson's sg&a?
- McKesson (MCK) reported sg&a of $1.80B in Q1 2026.
- How has McKesson's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- McKesson's sg&a decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, from $2.21B to $1.80B.
- What is the long-term trend for McKesson's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), McKesson's sg&a has grown at a -10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.73B to $8.10B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.