Operating Expenses

G&A

Salesforce G&A increased by 35.2% to $902.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.6%, from $767.00M to $902.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), G&A shows an upward trend with a 3.7% 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 reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: 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$559.00M$639.00M$667.00M$733.00M$656.00M$647.00M$664.00M$586.00M$638.00M$632.00M$632.00M$632.00M$647.00M$711.00M$711.00M$767.00M$697.00M$734.00M$667.00M$902.00M
QoQ Change+14.3%+4.4%+9.9%-10.5%-1.4%+2.6%-11.7%+8.9%-0.9%+0.0%+0.0%+2.4%+9.9%+0.0%+7.9%-9.1%+5.3%-9.1%+35.2%
YoY Change+17.4%+1.3%-0.4%-20.1%-2.7%-2.3%-4.8%+7.8%+1.4%+12.5%+12.5%+21.4%+7.7%+3.2%-6.2%+17.6%
Range$559.00M$902.00M
CAGR+10.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salesforce's g&a?
Salesforce (CRM) reported g&a of $902.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Salesforce's g&a changed year-over-year?
Salesforce's g&a increased by 17.6% year-over-year, from $767.00M to $902.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Salesforce's g&a?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Salesforce's g&a has grown at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.60B to $3.00B.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.