Operating Expenses

Sales & Marketing

Super Micro Computer, Inc. Sales & Marketing increased by 22.5% to $89.51M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 49.2%, from $59.98M to $89.51M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Sales & Marketing shows an upward trend with a 33.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal aggressive growth strategies or higher customer acquisition costs, while a decrease could indicate cost-cutting or a shift toward organic growth.

Detailed definition

Represents the total costs incurred to acquire new customers and promote brand awareness through advertising, promotiona...

Peer comparison

Standard across financial services; peers often report this as 'Marketing and Business Development' or 'Advertising and Promotion'.

Metric ID: selling_and_marketing

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$22.83M$21.62M$21.96M$22.36M$24.19M$29.36M$28.45M$25.31M$31.91M$37.23M$46.85M$49.69M$55.96M$68.85M$79.57M$59.98M$64.74M$47.93M$73.08M$89.51M
QoQ Change-5.3%+1.6%+1.8%+8.2%+21.4%-3.1%-11.0%+26.0%+16.7%+25.9%+6.1%+12.6%+23.0%+15.6%-24.6%+7.9%-26.0%+52.5%+22.5%
YoY Change+6.0%+35.8%+29.5%+13.2%+31.9%+26.8%+64.7%+96.3%+75.4%+84.9%+69.8%+20.7%+15.7%-30.4%-8.2%+49.2%
Range$21.62M$89.51M
CAGR+33.3%
Avg YoY Growth+36.3%
Median YoY Growth+30.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s sales & marketing?
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported sales & marketing of $89.51M in Q1 2026.
How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s sales & marketing changed year-over-year?
Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s sales & marketing increased by 49.2% year-over-year, from $59.98M to $89.51M.
What is the long-term trend for Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s sales & marketing?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s sales & marketing has grown at a 33.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $85.68M to $273.14M.
What does sales & marketing mean?
The total amount spent on advertising, marketing, and sales activities to acquire and retain customers.