Operating Expenses

SG&A

Edwards Lifesciences SG&A decreased by 13.4% to $522.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.1%, from $465.70M to $522.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.7% 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

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
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$374.50M$364.40M$424.00M$370.30M$409.00M$377.30M$411.00M$436.30M$468.70M$439.60M$480.00M$489.70M$450.80M$421.40M$427.30M$465.70M$502.00M$514.60M$602.90M$522.20M
QoQ Change-2.7%+16.4%-12.7%+10.5%-7.8%+8.9%+6.2%+7.4%-6.2%+9.2%+2.0%-7.9%-6.5%+1.4%+9.0%+7.8%+2.5%+17.2%-13.4%
YoY Change+9.2%+3.5%-3.1%+17.8%+14.6%+16.5%+16.8%+12.2%-3.8%-4.1%-11.0%-4.9%+11.4%+22.1%+41.1%+12.1%
Range$364.40M$602.90M
CAGR+7.2%
Avg YoY Growth+9.4%
Median YoY Growth+11.7%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
United States$133.20M$135.70M$140.20M$166.20M$154.10M
Europe$73.40M$74.20M$70.00M$97.40M$71.80M
Rest of World$42.10M$48.30M$49.50M$69.70M$48.00M
Japan$16.40M$18.50M$17.90M$25.70M$15.90M
Total$465.70M$502.00M$514.60M$602.90M$522.20M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwards Lifesciences's sg&a?
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) reported sg&a of $522.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Edwards Lifesciences's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Edwards Lifesciences's sg&a increased by 12.1% year-over-year, from $465.70M to $522.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Edwards Lifesciences's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Edwards Lifesciences's sg&a has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.49B to $2.09B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.