Operating Expenses

SG&A

Broadcom Inc. SG&A decreased by 7.9% to $1.02B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.4%, from $949.00M to $1.02B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 33.0% 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

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$325.00M$346.00M$337.00M$321.00M$368.00M$323.00M$370.00M$348.00M$438.00M$388.00M$418.00M$1.57B$1.28B$1.10B$1.01B$949.00M$1.08B$1.07B$1.11B$1.02B
QoQ Change+6.5%-2.6%-4.7%+14.6%-12.2%+14.6%-5.9%+25.9%-11.4%+7.7%+276.1%-18.8%-13.9%-8.2%-6.0%+14.1%-1.0%+3.3%-7.9%
YoY Change+13.2%-6.6%+9.8%+8.4%+19.0%+20.1%+13.0%+351.7%+191.6%+183.5%+141.6%-39.6%-15.2%-2.5%+9.6%+7.4%
Range$321.00M$1.57B
CAGR+27.2%
Avg YoY Growth+56.6%
Median YoY Growth+11.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s sg&a?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported sg&a of $1.02B in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s sg&a increased by 7.4% year-over-year, from $949.00M to $1.02B.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 33.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.35B to $4.21B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.