Operating Expenses

SG&A

Vertiv Holdings Co SG&A decreased by 1.1% to $456.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 31.9%, from $346.30M to $456.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.9% 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 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 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$271.70M$257.80M$329.40M$292.20M$287.60M$295.20M$303.30M$308.70M$327.60M$327.20M$348.80M$314.00M$363.80M$334.60M$361.60M$346.30M$395.60M$414.30M$461.60M$456.70M
QoQ Change-5.1%+27.8%-11.3%-1.6%+2.6%+2.7%+1.8%+6.1%-0.1%+6.6%-10.0%+15.9%-8.0%+8.1%-4.2%+14.2%+4.7%+11.4%-1.1%
YoY Change+5.9%+14.5%-7.9%+5.6%+13.9%+10.8%+15.0%+1.7%+11.1%+2.3%+3.7%+10.3%+8.7%+23.8%+27.7%+31.9%
Range$257.80M$461.60M
CAGR+11.6%
Avg YoY Growth+11.2%
Median YoY Growth+10.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Americas$65.20M$88.80M$89.70M$113.20M$94.70M
Asia Pacific$28.80M$34.70M$33.50M$31.90M$32.30M
Europe, Middle East, & Africa$24.20M$22.60M$24.20M$28.60M$27.50M
Total$346.30M$395.60M$414.30M$461.60M$456.70M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertiv Holdings Co's sg&a?
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) reported sg&a of $456.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Vertiv Holdings Co's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Vertiv Holdings Co's sg&a increased by 31.9% year-over-year, from $346.30M to $456.70M.
What is the long-term trend for Vertiv Holdings Co's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Vertiv Holdings Co's sg&a has grown at a 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.11B to $1.62B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.