Allowance for doubtful accounts
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Allowance for doubtful accounts increased by 2.4% to $14.76M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.6%, from $12.67M to $14.76M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Allowance for doubtful accounts shows a downward trend with a -17.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increasing allowance relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or a weakening economic environment.
Detailed definition
This is a contra-asset account that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not ex...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice; peers in similar industrial sectors typically maintain reserves proportional to their credit risk profile.
other_allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable_currentHistorical Data
| 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 | $35.43M | $37.11M | $41.54M | $42.47M | $37.52M | $33.48M | $28.75M | $18.57M | $14.46M | $17.31M | $14.23M | $16.35M | $16.85M | $14.97M | $13.29M | $12.67M | $16.48M | $14.32M | $14.42M | $14.76M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.8% | +11.9% | +2.2% | -11.6% | -10.8% | -14.1% | -35.4% | -22.1% | +19.7% | -17.8% | +14.9% | +3.0% | -11.1% | -11.3% | -4.7% | +30.1% | -13.1% | +0.7% | +2.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.9% | -9.8% | -30.8% | -56.3% | -61.5% | -48.3% | -50.5% | -11.9% | +16.5% | -13.5% | -6.6% | -22.5% | -2.2% | -4.3% | +8.5% | +16.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is C.H. Robinson Worldwide's allowance for doubtful accounts?
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $14.76M in Q1 2026.
- How has C.H. Robinson Worldwide's allowance for doubtful accounts changed year-over-year?
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide's allowance for doubtful accounts increased by 16.6% year-over-year, from $12.67M to $14.76M.
- What is the long-term trend for C.H. Robinson Worldwide's allowance for doubtful accounts?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), C.H. Robinson Worldwide's allowance for doubtful accounts has grown at a -17.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $38.11M to $14.42M.
- What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
- The estimated amount of money owed by customers that the company expects will not be paid.