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Standard Product Warranty Accrual

DexCom Standard Product Warranty Accrual decreased by 11.5% to $9.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Standard Product Warranty Accrual shows a downward trend with a -2.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase relative to sales may indicate declining product quality or higher-than-expected failure rates.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated liability for future costs associated with repairing or replacing products under standard...

Peer comparison

Standard for manufacturing firms; peers typically maintain accruals as a percentage of revenue.

Metric ID: other_standard_product_warranty_accrual

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.20M$12.50M$12.80M$11.20M$13.30M$12.60M$7.20M$5.90M$5.80M$5.90M$18.00M$17.30M$10.40M$9.20M
QoQ Change+11.6%+2.4%-12.5%+18.8%-5.3%-42.9%-18.1%-1.7%+1.7%+205.1%-3.9%-39.9%-11.5%
YoY Change-1.6%-47.3%-56.4%-53.2%+205.1%+198.3%+76.3%
Range$5.80M$18.00M
CAGR-5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+45.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's standard product warranty accrual?
DexCom (DXCM) reported standard product warranty accrual of $9.20M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's standard product warranty accrual?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), DexCom's standard product warranty accrual has grown at a -2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.70M to $10.40M.
What does standard product warranty accrual mean?
The estimated cost the company expects to pay for future product repairs under warranty.