Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

General Electric Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 119.2% to -$91.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 133.7%, from $270.00M to -$91.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows relatively stable performance with a -0.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

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.

Metric ID: change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$268.75M$268.75M$268.75M$268.75M$140.00M$469.00M$23.00M$363.00M$373.00M$307.00M$270.00M$114.00M$209.00M$473.00M-$91.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-47.9%+235.0%-95.1%>999%+2.8%-17.7%-12.1%-57.8%+83.3%+126.3%-119.2%
YoY Change-47.9%+74.5%+166.4%-34.5%>999%-68.6%-44.0%+54.1%-133.7%
Range-$91.00M$473.00M
CAGR-26.6%
Avg YoY Growth+115.6%
Median YoY Growth-34.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's change in deferred revenue?
General Electric (GE) reported change in deferred revenue of -$91.00M in Q1 2026.
How has General Electric's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
General Electric's change in deferred revenue decreased by 133.7% year-over-year, from $270.00M to -$91.00M.
What is the long-term trend for General Electric's change in deferred revenue?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), General Electric's change in deferred revenue has grown at a -0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.08B to $1.07B.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.