Operating Expenses

SG&A

Teledyne Technologies SG&A increased by 3.4% to $237.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.5%, from $233.90M to $237.40M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows a downward trend with a -3.4% 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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$320.70M$279.30M$299.60M$291.30M$286.40M$283.70M$0.00$300.40M$313.00M$291.90M$0.00$219.70M$224.80M$226.10M$232.00M$233.90M$229.40M$238.20M$229.60M$237.40M
QoQ Change-12.9%+7.3%-2.8%-1.7%-0.9%-100.0%+4.2%-6.7%-100.0%+2.3%+0.6%+2.6%+0.8%-1.9%+3.8%-3.6%+3.4%
YoY Change-10.7%+1.6%-100.0%+3.1%+9.3%+2.9%-26.9%-28.2%-22.5%+6.5%+2.0%+5.4%-1.0%+1.5%
Range$0.00$320.70M
CAGR-6.1%
Avg YoY Growth-11.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.5%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Digital Imaging$122.70M$120.30M$129.40M$119.10M$127.20M
Instrumentation$49.70M$50.30M$50.90M$51.00M$54.20M
Aerospace and Defense Electronics$33.20M$30.80M$29.40M$30.40M$30.40M
Engineered Systems$6.10M$6.30M$6.50M$7.50M$6.60M
Total$233.90M$229.40M$238.20M$229.60M$237.40M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teledyne Technologies's sg&a?
Teledyne Technologies (TDY) reported sg&a of $237.40M in Q1 2026.
How has Teledyne Technologies's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Teledyne Technologies's sg&a increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $233.90M to $237.40M.
What is the long-term trend for Teledyne Technologies's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Teledyne Technologies's sg&a has grown at a -3.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.07B to $931.10M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.