Operating Expenses

SG&A

Motorola Solutions, Inc. SG&A decreased by 12.0% to $439.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.7%, from $436.00M to $439.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 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$331.00M$351.00M$368.00M$338.00M$356.00M$378.00M$381.00M$368.00M$390.00M$380.00M$423.00M$397.00M$430.00M$439.00M$487.00M$436.00M$450.00M$485.00M$499.00M$439.00M
QoQ Change+6.0%+4.8%-8.2%+5.3%+6.2%+0.8%-3.4%+6.0%-2.6%+11.3%-6.1%+8.3%+2.1%+10.9%-10.5%+3.2%+7.8%+2.9%-12.0%
YoY Change+7.6%+7.7%+3.5%+8.9%+9.6%+0.5%+11.0%+7.9%+10.3%+15.5%+15.1%+9.8%+4.7%+10.5%+2.5%+0.7%
Range$331.00M$499.00M
CAGR+6.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+8.4%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Products and Systems Integration$341.00M$355.00M$384.00M$399.00M$341.00M
Software and Services$95.00M
Total$436.00M$450.00M$485.00M$499.00M$439.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a?
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reported sg&a of $439.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a increased by 0.7% year-over-year, from $436.00M to $439.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.35B to $1.87B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.