Operating Expenses

SG&A

Nordson SG&A increased by 3.6% to $206.87M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.8%, from $205.15M to $206.87M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 3.6% 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 reportedQ2 2026May 21, 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

21 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$171.31M$177.00M$179.72M$184.27M$173.66M$180.67M$185.57M$184.65M$179.62M$189.32M$199.05M$188.99M$197.26M$201.94M$223.93M$194.95M$205.15M$206.54M$208.87M$199.72M$206.87M
QoQ Change+3.3%+1.5%+2.5%-5.8%+4.0%+2.7%-0.5%-2.7%+5.4%+5.1%-5.1%+4.4%+2.4%+10.9%-12.9%+5.2%+0.7%+1.1%-4.4%+3.6%
YoY Change+1.4%+2.1%+3.3%+0.2%+3.4%+4.8%+7.3%+2.4%+9.8%+6.7%+12.5%+3.2%+4.0%+2.3%-6.7%+2.4%+0.8%
Range$171.31M$223.93M
CAGR+3.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nordson's sg&a?
Nordson (NDSN) reported sg&a of $206.87M in Q1 2026.
How has Nordson's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Nordson's sg&a increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $205.15M to $206.87M.
What is the long-term trend for Nordson's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Nordson's sg&a has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $708.95M to $815.51M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.