Operating Expenses

SG&A

Williams Companies SG&A remained flat by 0.0% to $168.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from $170.00M to $168.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.3% 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 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025Nov 3, 2025

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

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$114.00M$152.00M$169.00M$154.00M$160.00M$163.00M$159.00M$176.00M$161.00M$146.00M$182.00M$186.00M$164.00M$170.00M$188.00M$194.00M$168.00M$168.00M
QoQ Change+33.3%+11.2%-8.9%+3.9%+1.9%-2.5%+10.7%-8.5%-9.3%+24.7%+2.2%-11.8%+3.7%+10.6%+3.2%-13.4%+0.0%
YoY Change+40.4%+7.2%-5.9%+14.3%+0.6%-10.4%+14.5%+5.7%+1.9%+16.4%+3.3%+4.3%+2.4%-1.2%
Range$114.00M$194.00M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+6.7%
Median YoY Growth+3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's sg&a?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported sg&a of $168.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Williams Companies's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Williams Companies's sg&a decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $170.00M to $168.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's sg&a?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Williams Companies's sg&a has grown at a 8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $558.00M to $708.00M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.