Operating Expenses

SG&A

Thermo Fisher Scientific SG&A increased by 5.0% to $2.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.0%, from $2.08B to $2.18B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a 2.4% 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

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$42.00M$59.00M$7.97B$2.28B$2.21B$2.21B$2.30B$2.12B$2.15B$2.05B$2.13B$2.18B$2.11B$2.10B$2.20B$2.08B$2.18B
QoQ Change+240.5%>999%-71.4%-3.0%-0.0%+4.1%-7.8%+1.2%-4.5%+4.1%+2.4%-3.3%-0.6%+5.0%-5.7%+5.0%
YoY Change>999%>999%-71.2%-6.9%-2.9%-7.2%-7.3%+3.0%-1.6%+2.4%+3.3%-4.8%+5.0%
Range-$42.00M$7.97B
CAGR+168.4%
Avg YoY Growth+685.7%
Median YoY Growth-1.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ3 '25Q1 '26
Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services$582.00M$597.00M
Life Sciences Solutions$470.00M$496.00M
Analytical Instruments$307.00M$313.00M
Specialty Diagnostics$175.00M$177.00M
Total$2.18B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's sg&a?
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported sg&a of $2.18B in Q1 2026.
How has Thermo Fisher Scientific's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's sg&a increased by 5.0% year-over-year, from $2.08B to $2.18B.
What is the long-term trend for Thermo Fisher Scientific's sg&a?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Thermo Fisher Scientific's sg&a has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.01B to $8.60B.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.