Meta Platforms, Inc. G&A decreased by 29.3% to $2.61B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.6%, from $2.28B to $2.61B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 5.4% 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 reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
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_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 | $1.96B | $2.95B | $3.31B | $2.36B | $2.99B | $3.38B | $3.09B | $2.89B | $4.16B | $2.07B | $2.29B | $3.46B | $3.66B | $1.87B | $762.00M | $2.28B | $2.66B | $3.51B | $3.70B | $2.61B |
| QoQ Change | — | +50.6% | +12.2% | -28.6% | +26.6% | +13.3% | -8.8% | -6.5% | +44.3% | -50.3% | +10.6% | +50.9% | +5.9% | -49.0% | -59.1% | +199.2% | +16.8% | +31.9% | +5.3% | -29.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +52.7% | +14.9% | -6.7% | +22.2% | +39.4% | -38.8% | -25.8% | +19.8% | -12.2% | -9.9% | -66.7% | -34.0% | -27.2% | +88.3% | +385.2% | +14.6% |
Range$762.00M – $4.16B
CAGR+6.3%
Avg YoY Growth+26.0%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s g&a?
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported g&a of $2.61B in Q1 2026.
- How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s g&a changed year-over-year?
- Meta Platforms, Inc.'s g&a increased by 14.6% year-over-year, from $2.28B to $2.61B.
- What is the long-term trend for Meta Platforms, Inc.'s g&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Meta Platforms, Inc.'s g&a has grown at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.83B to $12.15B.
- What does g&a mean?
- The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.