Operating Expenses

SG&A

MKS Instruments SG&A increased by 2.7% to $190.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $185.00M to $190.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 23.6% 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_administrative

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$97.00M$95.00M$96.00M$92.00M$101.00M$126.00M$169.00M$174.00M$170.00M$161.00M$167.00M$176.00M$185.00M$175.00M$180.00M$185.00M$190.00M
QoQ Change-2.1%+1.1%-4.2%+9.8%+24.8%+34.1%+3.0%-2.3%-5.3%+3.7%+5.4%+5.1%-5.4%+2.9%+2.8%+2.7%
YoY Change+4.1%+32.6%+76.0%+89.1%-2.3%+8.8%+8.7%+7.8%+5.1%+2.7%
Range$92.00M$190.00M
CAGR+18.3%
Avg YoY Growth+23.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Instruments's sg&a?
MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported sg&a of $190.00M in Q1 2026.
How has MKS Instruments's sg&a changed year-over-year?
MKS Instruments's sg&a increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $185.00M to $190.00M.
What is the long-term trend for MKS Instruments's sg&a?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), MKS Instruments's sg&a has grown at a 23.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $384.00M to $725.00M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.