Operating Expenses

SG&A

nVent Electric plc SG&A increased by 11.5% to $227.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.7%, from $166.20M to $227.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.5% 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$135.20M$139.70M$145.80M$142.00M$148.50M$154.80M$23.00M$162.40M$167.70M$148.40M$78.80M$142.70M$146.20M$161.80M$165.20M$166.20M$196.00M$207.80M$203.80M$227.20M
QoQ Change+3.3%+4.4%-2.6%+4.6%+4.2%-85.1%+606.1%+3.3%-11.5%-46.9%+81.1%+2.5%+10.7%+2.1%+0.6%+17.9%+6.0%-1.9%+11.5%
YoY Change+9.8%+10.8%-84.2%+14.4%+12.9%-4.1%+242.6%-12.1%-12.8%+9.0%+109.6%+16.5%+34.1%+28.4%+23.4%+36.7%
Range$23.00M$227.20M
CAGR+11.5%
Avg YoY Growth+27.2%
Median YoY Growth+13.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Systems Protection$68.50M$81.80M$85.70M$84.10M$90.20M
Electrical Connections$43.90M$45.90M$46.30M$48.70M$50.90M
Total$166.20M$196.00M$207.80M$203.80M$227.20M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nVent Electric plc's sg&a?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported sg&a of $227.20M in Q1 2026.
How has nVent Electric plc's sg&a changed year-over-year?
nVent Electric plc's sg&a increased by 36.7% year-over-year, from $166.20M to $227.20M.
What is the long-term trend for nVent Electric plc's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), nVent Electric plc's sg&a has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $537.90M to $773.80M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.