Operating Expenses

SG&A

Procter & Gamble SG&A decreased by 1.2% to $5.94B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.5%, from $5.52B to $5.94B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% 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 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$5.62B$4.95B$5.12B$5.03B$5.12B$4.83B$5.09B$5.42B$5.78B$5.60B$5.52B$5.88B$6.30B$5.52B$5.72B$5.52B$5.90B$5.64B$6.01B$5.94B
QoQ Change-11.8%+3.5%-1.8%+1.7%-5.6%+5.5%+6.4%+6.7%-3.0%-1.5%+6.5%+7.1%-12.4%+3.7%-3.5%+6.9%-4.4%+6.5%-1.2%
YoY Change-8.9%-2.5%-0.6%+7.7%+13.0%+16.1%+8.5%+8.6%+9.0%-1.5%+3.6%-6.1%-6.3%+2.2%+5.0%+7.5%
Range$4.83B$6.30B
CAGR+1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '26
Fabric & Home Care$1.65B
Beauty$1.53B
Health Care$1.03B
Baby, Feminine & Family Care$1.02B
Grooming$533.00M
Total$5.94B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Procter & Gamble's sg&a?
Procter & Gamble (PG) reported sg&a of $5.94B in Q1 2026.
How has Procter & Gamble's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Procter & Gamble's sg&a increased by 7.5% year-over-year, from $5.52B to $5.94B.
What is the long-term trend for Procter & Gamble's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Procter & Gamble's sg&a has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $21.02B to $22.67B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.