Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Dell Technologies Change in Deferred Revenue increased by 76.4% to -$230.00M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 69.3%, from -$750.00M to -$230.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Jun 10, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.
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change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $565.00M | $765.00M | $1.83B | $479.00M | -$928.00M | $4.02B | -$595.00M | -$595.00M | -$1.41B | -$750.00M | -$1.13B | -$974.00M | -$230.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +35.4% | +138.6% | -73.8% | -293.7% | +533.6% | -114.8% | +0.0% | -136.6% | +46.7% | -51.1% | +14.0% | +76.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -15.2% | — | +120.5% | -224.2% | — | -51.7% | -26.1% | +19.5% | — | +69.3% |
Range-$1.41B – $4.02B
CAGR-25.9%
Avg YoY Growth-15.4%
Median YoY Growth-15.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dell Technologies's change in deferred revenue?
- Dell Technologies (DELL) reported change in deferred revenue of -$230.00M in Q1 2025.
- How has Dell Technologies's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Dell Technologies's change in deferred revenue increased by 69.3% year-over-year, from -$750.00M to -$230.00M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.