Operating Expenses

G&A

Samsara G&A decreased by 3.3% to $63.94M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.8%, from $57.20M to $63.94M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), G&A shows an upward trend with a 13.6% 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 2021
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 16, 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: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$24.88M$22.87M$24.40M$87.69M$43.74M$41.36M$42.00M$43.69M$43.27M$48.27M$48.35M$55.16M$57.69M$57.06M$62.66M$57.20M$68.33M$67.90M$66.12M$63.94M
QoQ Change-8.1%+6.7%+259.4%-50.1%-5.4%+1.5%+4.0%-1.0%+11.6%+0.2%+14.1%+4.6%-1.1%+9.8%-8.7%+19.5%-0.6%-2.6%-3.3%
YoY Change+75.8%+80.8%+72.1%-50.2%-1.1%+16.7%+15.1%+26.3%+33.3%+18.2%+29.6%+3.7%+18.4%+19.0%+5.5%+11.8%
Range$22.87M$87.69M
CAGR+22.0%
Avg YoY Growth+23.4%
Median YoY Growth+18.3%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samsara's g&a?
Samsara (IOT) reported g&a of $63.94M in Q4 2025.
How has Samsara's g&a changed year-over-year?
Samsara's g&a increased by 11.8% year-over-year, from $57.20M to $63.94M.
What is the long-term trend for Samsara's g&a?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Samsara's g&a has grown at a 13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $159.84M to $266.29M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.