Woodward SG&A increased by 7.7% to $102.29M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.0%, from $83.84M to $102.29M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 15.3% 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
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_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $48.02M | $38.41M | $62.31M | $44.12M | $46.49M | $50.09M | $63.19M | $75.58M | $64.98M | $65.94M | $74.51M | $81.45M | $73.81M | $77.73M | $69.70M | $83.84M | $88.70M | $87.58M | $94.99M | $102.29M |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.0% | +62.2% | -29.2% | +5.4% | +7.7% | +26.2% | +19.6% | -14.0% | +1.5% | +13.0% | +9.3% | -9.4% | +5.3% | -10.3% | +20.3% | +5.8% | -1.3% | +8.5% | +7.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.2% | +30.4% | +1.4% | +71.3% | +39.8% | +31.7% | +17.9% | +7.8% | +13.6% | +17.9% | -6.5% | +2.9% | +20.2% | +12.7% | +36.3% | +22.0% |
Range$38.41M – $102.29M
CAGR+17.3%
Avg YoY Growth+19.8%
Median YoY Growth+17.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Industrial | $39.49M |
| Aerospace | $27.91M |
| Total | $102.29M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Woodward's sg&a?
- Woodward (WWD) reported sg&a of $102.29M in Q1 2026.
- How has Woodward's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Woodward's sg&a increased by 22.0% year-over-year, from $83.84M to $102.29M.
- What is the long-term trend for Woodward's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Woodward's sg&a has grown at a 15.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $186.87M to $329.82M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.