Non-Current Liabilities

Accrued litigation

Edwards Lifesciences Accrued litigation decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $87.50M to $0.00. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued litigation shows an upward trend with a 7.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase signals heightened legal risk or unfavorable developments in ongoing litigation, while a decrease suggests resolution of claims.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated financial liability for pending legal claims or regulatory disputes that are considered pr...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the legal environment and operational footprint of the company.

Metric ID: non_current_liabilities_litigation_reserve_current

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$50.00M$54.40M$51.30M$53.30M$95.40M$69.20M$65.90M$69.10M$76.10M$76.70M$75.10M$73.80M$87.50M$77.30M$64.80M$50.00M$0.00
QoQ Change+8.8%-5.7%+3.9%+79.0%-27.5%-4.8%+4.9%+10.1%+0.8%-2.1%-1.7%+18.6%-11.7%-16.2%-22.8%-100.0%
YoY Change+90.8%+27.2%+28.5%+29.6%-20.2%+10.8%+14.0%+6.8%+15.0%+0.8%-13.7%-32.2%-100.0%
Range$0.00$95.40M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth+4.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.8%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwards Lifesciences's accrued litigation?
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) reported accrued litigation of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
How has Edwards Lifesciences's accrued litigation changed year-over-year?
Edwards Lifesciences's accrued litigation decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $87.50M to $0.00.
What is the long-term trend for Edwards Lifesciences's accrued litigation?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Edwards Lifesciences's accrued litigation has grown at a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $37.50M to $50.00M.
What does accrued litigation mean?
Funds set aside to cover the expected costs of legal or regulatory disputes.