Operating

Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) decreased by 20.8% to $10.30M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.0%, from $11.20M to $10.30M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) shows an upward trend with a 335.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 31, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may signal deteriorating customer credit health or a more aggressive sales strategy targeting riskier clients.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated expense for accounts receivable that the company believes will not be collected. It serves...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for any business extending credit terms to customers.

Metric ID: operating_provision_for_doubtful_accounts

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$700.00K$700.00K$700.00K$700.00K$2.50M$17.00M$13.10M$10.00M$15.40M$16.10M$11.20M$11.30M$17.70M$13.00M$10.30M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+257.1%+580.0%-22.9%-23.7%+54.0%+4.5%-30.4%+0.9%+56.6%-26.6%-20.8%
YoY Change+257.1%>999%+516.0%-5.3%-14.5%+13.0%+14.9%-19.3%-8.0%
Range$700.00K$17.70M
CAGR+115.6%
Avg YoY Growth+342.5%
Median YoY Growth+13.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $10.30M in Q3 2025.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) decreased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $11.20M to $10.30M.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a 335.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.80M to $53.20M.
What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
The estimated cost of customers failing to pay their invoices.