Company / SG&A Expense
Alphabet Inc. SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$21.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$13.5B / $21.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+51.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the bottom 6% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $6.8B in FY2017 to $21.5B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$21.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Increased from $16.4B to $21.5B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+617.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +14.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 51.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 64 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Lowest sg&a expense in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $21.5B | +51.4% |
| FY2024 | $14.2B | -13.6% |
| FY2023 | $16.4B | +4.5% |
| FY2022 | $15.7B | +16.4% |
| FY2021 | $13.5B | +22.2% |
| FY2020 | $11.1B | +15.7% |
| FY2019 | $9.6B | +38.0% |
| FY2018 | $6.9B | +1.2% |
| FY2017 | $6.8B | -2.1% |
| FY2016 | $7.0B | +13.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026