Lam Research SG&A increased by 4.7% to $280.31M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.0%, from $226.02M to $280.31M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 4.3% 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 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 | $217.53M | $222.19M | $236.13M | $217.41M | $210.00M | $205.62M | $233.80M | $193.50M | $199.83M | $207.02M | $228.84M | $215.90M | $216.48M | $243.13M | $244.15M | $226.02M | $268.40M | $279.35M | $267.65M | $280.31M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.1% | +6.3% | -7.9% | -3.4% | -2.1% | +13.7% | -17.2% | +3.3% | +3.6% | +10.5% | -5.7% | +0.3% | +12.3% | +0.4% | -7.4% | +18.8% | +4.1% | -4.2% | +4.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.5% | -7.5% | -1.0% | -11.0% | -4.8% | +0.7% | -2.1% | +11.6% | +8.3% | +17.4% | +6.7% | +4.7% | +24.0% | +14.9% | +9.6% | +24.0% |
Range$193.50M – $280.31M
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lam Research's sg&a?
- Lam Research (LRCX) reported sg&a of $280.31M in Q1 2026.
- How has Lam Research's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Lam Research's sg&a increased by 24.0% year-over-year, from $226.02M to $280.31M.
- What is the long-term trend for Lam Research's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Lam Research's sg&a has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $829.88M to $981.70M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.