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Analytical Instruments — Selling, general and administrative expenses

Thermo Fisher Scientific Analytical Instruments — Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 2.6% to $313M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $313M to $313M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
Rolls up toSG&A

How to read this metric

High spending relative to revenue may indicate aggressive market expansion, while low spending suggests high operational leverage.

Detailed definition

Operating expenses incurred by the Analytical Instruments segment for sales, marketing, and general corporate support fu...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category for all corporate segments.

Metric ID: tmo_segment_analytical_instruments_selling_general_and_administrative_expenses

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$311M$311M$311M$311M$310M$317M$313M$319M$307M$305M$313M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-0.3%+2.3%-1.3%+1.9%-3.8%-0.7%+2.6%
YoY Change-0.3%+1.9%-1.0%-3.8%+0.0%
Range$305M$319M
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth-0.6%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thermo Fisher Scientific's analytical instruments — selling, general and administrative expenses?
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) reported analytical instruments — selling, general and administrative expenses of $313M in Q1 2026.
How has Thermo Fisher Scientific's analytical instruments — selling, general and administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
Thermo Fisher Scientific's analytical instruments — selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $313M to $313M.
What does analytical instruments — selling, general and administrative expenses mean?
Operating costs for sales, marketing, and administration within the segment.