Albemarle SG&A decreased by 11.6% to $137.41M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.3%, from $123.50M to $137.41M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.7% 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 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_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $121.52M | $103.48M | $123.30M | $112.57M | $128.94M | $134.48M | $148.16M | $154.31M | $397.07M | $172.11M | $193.96M | $161.38M | $166.42M | $154.25M | $136.00M | $123.50M | $132.46M | $138.58M | $155.50M | $137.41M |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.8% | +19.2% | -8.7% | +14.5% | +4.3% | +10.2% | +4.2% | +157.3% | -56.7% | +12.7% | -16.8% | +3.1% | -7.3% | -11.8% | -9.2% | +7.3% | +4.6% | +12.2% | -11.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.1% | +30.0% | +20.2% | +37.1% | +207.9% | +28.0% | +30.9% | +4.6% | -58.1% | -10.4% | -29.9% | -23.5% | -20.4% | -10.2% | +14.3% | +11.3% |
Range$103.48M – $397.07M
CAGR+2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+14.9%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Albemarle's sg&a?
- Albemarle (ALB) reported sg&a of $137.41M in Q1 2026.
- How has Albemarle's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Albemarle's sg&a increased by 11.3% year-over-year, from $123.50M to $137.41M.
- What is the long-term trend for Albemarle's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Albemarle's sg&a has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $441.48M to $550.04M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.