Operating Expenses

SG&A

nVent Electric plc SG&A increased by 11.5% to $227.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.7%, from $166.20M to $227.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.5% 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

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$135.20M$139.70M$145.80M$142.00M$148.50M$154.80M$23.00M$162.40M$167.70M$148.40M$78.80M$142.70M$146.20M$161.80M$165.20M$166.20M$196.00M$207.80M$203.80M$227.20M
QoQ Change+3.3%+4.4%-2.6%+4.6%+4.2%-85.1%+606.1%+3.3%-11.5%-46.9%+81.1%+2.5%+10.7%+2.1%+0.6%+17.9%+6.0%-1.9%+11.5%
YoY Change+9.8%+10.8%-84.2%+14.4%+12.9%-4.1%+242.6%-12.1%-12.8%+9.0%+109.6%+16.5%+34.1%+28.4%+23.4%+36.7%
Range$23.00M$227.20M
CAGR+11.5%
Avg YoY Growth+27.2%
Median YoY Growth+13.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Systems Protection$68.50M$81.80M$85.70M$84.10M$90.20M
Electrical Connections$43.90M$45.90M$46.30M$48.70M$50.90M
Total$166.20M$196.00M$207.80M$203.80M$227.20M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nVent Electric plc's sg&a?
nVent Electric plc (NVT) reported sg&a of $227.20M in Q1 2026.
How has nVent Electric plc's sg&a changed year-over-year?
nVent Electric plc's sg&a increased by 36.7% year-over-year, from $166.20M to $227.20M.
What is the long-term trend for nVent Electric plc's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), nVent Electric plc's sg&a has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $537.90M to $773.80M.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.