GE · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Operating Expense Trends

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO · 2026-07-16 · Importance 54 · Surprise 40

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $1,131 million and $1,020 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and totaled $2,215 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 versus $1,896 million in 2025 (a ~16.7% year‑over‑year increase). The Company reports separation costs and research and development within operating expense captions, and overall total costs and expenses rose to $21,039 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $16,924 million in 2025. The increase in operating expenses contributed to higher total expense levels alongside rising cost of goods sold in the period.