Operating Expenses

SG&A

Omnicom Group SG&A decreased by 23.6% to $224.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 90.4%, from $117.90M to $224.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 18.4% 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 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$103.20M$95.00M$109.80M$96.70M$110.90M$86.40M$84.50M$89.20M$99.10M$89.80M$115.60M$85.30M$111.00M$99.50M$112.30M$117.90M$170.40M$163.50M$293.90M$224.50M
QoQ Change-7.9%+15.6%-11.9%+14.7%-22.1%-2.2%+5.6%+11.1%-9.4%+28.7%-26.2%+30.1%-10.4%+12.9%+5.0%+44.5%-4.0%+79.8%-23.6%
YoY Change+7.5%-9.1%-23.0%-7.8%-10.6%+3.9%+36.8%-4.4%+12.0%+10.8%-2.9%+38.2%+53.5%+64.3%+161.7%+90.4%
Range$84.50M$293.90M
CAGR+17.8%
Avg YoY Growth+26.3%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Reportable Segment$84.10M$104.40M$102.70M$107.20M$165.10M
Total$117.90M$170.40M$163.50M$293.90M$224.50M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Omnicom Group's sg&a?
Omnicom Group (OMC) reported sg&a of $224.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Omnicom Group's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Omnicom Group's sg&a increased by 90.4% year-over-year, from $117.90M to $224.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Omnicom Group's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Omnicom Group's sg&a has grown at a 18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $379.60M to $745.70M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.