Operating Expenses

G&A

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. G&A decreased by 11.0% to $81.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.7%, from $85.00M to $81.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 3.9% 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 reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

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_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$72.00M$67.00M$87.00M$82.00M$78.00M$83.00M$82.00M$86.00M$85.00M$92.00M$36.00M$96.00M$79.00M$86.00M$82.00M$85.00M$82.00M$83.00M$91.00M$81.00M
QoQ Change-6.9%+29.9%-5.7%-4.9%+6.4%-1.2%+4.9%-1.2%+8.2%-60.9%+166.7%-17.7%+8.9%-4.7%+3.7%-3.5%+1.2%+9.6%-11.0%
YoY Change+8.3%+23.9%-5.7%+4.9%+9.0%+10.8%-56.1%+11.6%-7.1%-6.5%+127.8%-11.5%+3.8%-3.5%+11.0%-4.7%
Range$36.00M$96.00M
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+7.3%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Crude Oil$79.00M$75.00M$74.00M$85.00M$76.00M
NGL$6.00M$7.00M$9.00M$6.00M$5.00M
Total$85.00M$82.00M$83.00M$91.00M$81.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s g&a?
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) reported g&a of $81.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s g&a changed year-over-year?
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s g&a decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $85.00M to $81.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s g&a has grown at a 3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $293.00M to $341.00M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.