Operating Expenses

SG&A

O'Reilly Automotive SG&A increased by 3.3% to $1.51B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.1%, from $1.38B to $1.51B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.6% 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 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$1.03B$1.06B$1.06B$1.04B$1.09B$1.13B$1.17B$1.17B$1.23B$1.26B$1.25B$1.28B$1.30B$1.35B$1.36B$1.38B$1.41B$1.46B$1.46B$1.51B
QoQ Change+3.2%-0.5%-1.9%+4.6%+4.1%+3.6%+0.2%+5.0%+2.5%-1.2%+2.6%+1.8%+3.8%+0.6%+1.3%+2.3%+3.7%-0.4%+3.3%
YoY Change+5.4%+6.3%+10.7%+13.0%+13.5%+11.7%+6.6%+9.2%+5.8%+7.2%+9.1%+7.7%+8.2%+8.1%+7.0%+9.1%
Range$1.03B$1.51B
CAGR+8.3%
Avg YoY Growth+8.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O'Reilly Automotive's sg&a?
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) reported sg&a of $1.51B in Q1 2026.
How has O'Reilly Automotive's sg&a changed year-over-year?
O'Reilly Automotive's sg&a increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $1.38B to $1.51B.
What is the long-term trend for O'Reilly Automotive's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), O'Reilly Automotive's sg&a has grown at a 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.10B to $5.71B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.