Operating Expenses

SG&A

Smurfit Kappa Group SG&A increased by 4.5% to $961.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from $973.00M to $961.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 57.3% 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 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

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$385.75M$385.75M$385.75M$385.75M$371.00M$428.00M$380.00M$389.00M$1.01B$961.00M$973.00M$963.00M$963.00M$920.00M$961.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-3.8%+15.4%-11.2%+2.4%+158.9%-4.6%+1.2%-1.0%+0.0%-4.5%+4.5%
YoY Change-3.8%+11.0%+171.4%+124.5%+156.1%+147.6%-4.4%-4.3%-1.2%
Range$371.00M$1.01B
CAGR+29.8%
Avg YoY Growth+66.3%
Median YoY Growth+11.0%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
North America$497.00M$476.00M$457.00M$438.00M$446.00M
Europe, MEA and APAC$291.00M$334.00M$327.00M$314.00M$322.00M
LATAM$51.00M$38.00M$42.00M$34.00M$56.00M
Total$973.00M$963.00M$963.00M$920.00M$961.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's sg&a?
Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported sg&a of $961.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Smurfit Kappa Group's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Kappa Group's sg&a decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $973.00M to $961.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Smurfit Kappa Group's sg&a?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Smurfit Kappa Group's sg&a has grown at a 57.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.54B to $3.82B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.