Operating Expenses

SG&A

Viatris SG&A decreased by 9.9% to $928.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.0%, from $948.10M to $928.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows a downward trend with a -4.3% 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

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

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$1.20B$1.06B$1.08B$915.30M$981.10M$1.02B$1.27B$958.90M$1.03B$1.05B$1.03B$1.02B$1.04B$1.00B$1.05B$948.10M$928.70M$886.60M$1.03B$928.80M
QoQ Change-12.4%+2.6%-15.5%+7.2%+3.7%+24.4%-24.2%+7.6%+2.1%-2.6%-0.8%+1.9%-3.2%+4.3%-9.4%-2.0%-4.5%+16.3%-9.9%
YoY Change-18.6%-3.6%+16.9%+4.8%+5.2%+3.6%-18.9%+6.1%+0.5%-4.8%+2.0%-6.8%-10.4%-11.6%-1.5%-2.0%
Range$886.60M$1.27B
CAGR-5.3%
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth-1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viatris's sg&a?
Viatris (VTRS) reported sg&a of $928.80M in Q1 2026.
How has Viatris's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Viatris's sg&a decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $948.10M to $928.80M.
What is the long-term trend for Viatris's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Viatris's sg&a has grown at a -4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.53B to $3.79B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.