Otis Worldwide SG&A decreased by 0.4% to $510.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.9%, from $464.00M to $510.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 0.4% 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_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $484.00M | $479.00M | $503.00M | $459.00M | $439.00M | $417.00M | $448.00M | $455.00M | $479.00M | $452.00M | $498.00M | $462.00M | $449.00M | $455.00M | $495.00M | $464.00M | $499.00M | $504.00M | $512.00M | $510.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.0% | +5.0% | -8.7% | -4.4% | -5.0% | +7.4% | +1.6% | +5.3% | -5.6% | +10.2% | -7.2% | -2.8% | +1.3% | +8.8% | -6.3% | +7.5% | +1.0% | +1.6% | -0.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.3% | -12.9% | -10.9% | -0.9% | +9.1% | +8.4% | +11.2% | +1.5% | -6.3% | +0.7% | -0.6% | +0.4% | +11.1% | +10.8% | +3.4% | +9.9% |
Range$417.00M – $512.00M
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+1.6%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | $282.00M | $292.00M | $308.00M | $302.00M | $324.00M |
| New Equipment | $110.00M | $119.00M | $119.00M | $137.00M | $129.00M |
| Total | $464.00M | $499.00M | $504.00M | $512.00M | $510.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Otis Worldwide's sg&a?
- Otis Worldwide (OTIS) reported sg&a of $510.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Otis Worldwide's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Otis Worldwide's sg&a increased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $464.00M to $510.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Otis Worldwide's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Otis Worldwide's sg&a has grown at a 0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.95B to $1.98B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.