Equifax SG&A decreased by 2.4% to $411.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.6%, from $374.90M to $411.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 5.1% 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 | $328.40M | $344.20M | $343.20M | $340.30M | $330.20M | $318.00M | $340.40M | $366.10M | $343.10M | $333.10M | $343.40M | $372.60M | $352.60M | $380.40M | $344.80M | $374.90M | $384.20M | $434.10M | $421.00M | $411.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.8% | -0.3% | -0.8% | -3.0% | -3.7% | +7.0% | +7.5% | -6.3% | -2.9% | +3.1% | +8.5% | -5.4% | +7.9% | -9.4% | +8.7% | +2.5% | +13.0% | -3.0% | -2.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.5% | -7.6% | -0.8% | +7.6% | +3.9% | +4.7% | +0.9% | +1.8% | +2.8% | +14.2% | +0.4% | +0.6% | +9.0% | +14.1% | +22.1% | +9.6% |
Range$318.00M – $434.10M
CAGR+4.8%
Avg YoY Growth+5.2%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | $96.90M | $102.30M | $102.10M | $101.20M | $110.50M |
| U.S. Information Solutions | $98.20M | $106.60M | $104.30M | $103.70M | $104.00M |
| Workforce Solutions | $76.90M | $77.20M | $79.80M | $82.00M | $77.30M |
| Total | $374.90M | $384.20M | $434.10M | $421.00M | $411.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Equifax's sg&a?
- Equifax (EFX) reported sg&a of $411.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Equifax's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Equifax's sg&a increased by 9.6% year-over-year, from $374.90M to $411.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Equifax's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Equifax's sg&a has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.32B to $1.61B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.