Semtech SG&A increased by 11.3% to $66.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 43.4%, from $46.45M to $66.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 7.2% 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 27, 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
21 periods
| 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 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | Q1 '27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $38.80M | $41.98M | $47.62M | $39.81M | $43.36M | $48.12M | $40.23M | $93.10M | $57.78M | $59.58M | $47.66M | $55.20M | $52.27M | $55.79M | $59.78M | $54.53M | $46.45M | $58.47M | $57.11M | $59.82M | $66.60M |
| QoQ Change | — | +8.2% | +13.4% | -16.4% | +8.9% | +11.0% | -16.4% | +131.4% | -37.9% | +3.1% | -20.0% | +15.8% | -5.3% | +6.7% | +7.1% | -8.8% | -14.8% | +25.9% | -2.3% | +4.7% | +11.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +11.8% | +14.6% | -15.5% | +133.9% | +33.2% | +23.8% | +18.5% | -40.7% | -9.5% | -6.4% | +25.4% | -1.2% | -11.1% | +4.8% | -4.5% | +9.7% | +43.4% |
Range$38.80M – $93.10M
CAGR+11.4%
Avg YoY Growth+13.5%
Median YoY Growth+9.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Semtech's sg&a?
- Semtech (SMTC) reported sg&a of $66.60M in Q1 2026.
- How has Semtech's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Semtech's sg&a increased by 43.4% year-over-year, from $46.45M to $66.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for Semtech's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Semtech's sg&a has grown at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $168.21M to $221.85M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.