Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. SG&A decreased by 0.6% to $258.33M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.4%, from $242.80M to $258.33M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| 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 | $239.05M | $240.73M | $242.45M | $235.31M | $242.21M | $233.36M | $227.59M | $234.64M | $228.59M | $217.45M | $223.43M | $234.39M | $235.80M | $228.78M | $237.34M | $242.80M | $247.30M | $248.39M | $259.83M | $258.33M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.7% | +0.7% | -2.9% | +2.9% | -3.7% | -2.5% | +3.1% | -2.6% | -4.9% | +2.8% | +4.9% | +0.6% | -3.0% | +3.7% | +2.3% | +1.9% | +0.4% | +4.6% | -0.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +1.3% | -3.1% | -6.1% | -0.3% | -5.6% | -6.8% | -1.8% | -0.1% | +3.2% | +5.2% | +6.2% | +3.6% | +4.9% | +8.6% | +9.5% | +6.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s sg&a?
- Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) reported sg&a of $258.33M in Q1 2026.
- How has Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s sg&a increased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $242.80M to $258.33M.
- What is the long-term trend for Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $943.98M to $998.31M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.