Alphabet Inc. G&A decreased by 27.8% to $5.34B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.2%, from $4.41B to $5.34B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 12.3% 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 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
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:
is_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.34B | $3.26B | $4.14B | $3.37B | $3.66B | $3.60B | $5.10B | $3.76B | $3.48B | $3.98B | $5.21B | $3.03B | $3.16B | $3.60B | $4.41B | $3.54B | $5.21B | $7.39B | $5.34B |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.5% | +27.1% | -18.5% | +8.4% | -1.6% | +41.7% | -26.2% | -7.4% | +14.3% | +30.8% | -41.9% | +4.4% | +14.0% | +22.4% | -19.7% | +47.2% | +41.9% | -27.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +9.5% | +10.5% | +23.1% | +11.4% | -4.8% | +10.6% | +2.2% | -19.5% | -9.3% | -9.6% | -15.4% | +17.0% | +64.9% | +105.4% | +21.2% |
Range$3.03B – $7.39B
CAGR+11.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth+10.5%
G&A at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alphabet Inc.'s g&a?
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported g&a of $5.34B in Q4 2025.
- How has Alphabet Inc.'s g&a changed year-over-year?
- Alphabet Inc.'s g&a increased by 21.2% year-over-year, from $4.41B to $5.34B.
- What is the long-term trend for Alphabet Inc.'s g&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Alphabet Inc.'s g&a has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.51B to $21.48B.
- What does g&a mean?
- The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.