Operating

Change in Sales Discounts and Allowances

General Electric Change in Sales Discounts and Allowances increased by 12400.0% to $1.00B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1150.0%, from $80.00M to $1.00B. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Sales Discounts and Allowances shows an upward trend with a 245.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher future obligations for discounts, while a decrease may indicate lower incentive usage or the settlement of prior allowances.

Detailed definition

Tracks the net change in accruals or liabilities related to future sales discounts, rebates, or customer allowances. Thi...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'accrued rebates' or 'sales incentives' at other large industrial manufacturers.

Metric ID: ge_change_in_sales_discounts_allowances

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.75M$11.75M$11.75M$11.75M-$179.00M-$56.00M-$106.00M$0.00$433.00M-$597.00M$80.00M$367.00M$107.00M$8.00M$1.00B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%<-999%+68.7%-89.3%+100.0%-237.9%+113.4%+358.8%-70.8%-92.5%>999%
YoY Change<-999%-576.6%+341.9%-966.1%+175.5%-75.3%+101.3%>999%
Range-$597.00M$1.00B
CAGR+256.0%
Avg YoY Growth-184.1%
Median YoY Growth+13.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric's change in sales discounts and allowances?
General Electric (GE) reported change in sales discounts and allowances of $1.00B in Q1 2026.
How has General Electric's change in sales discounts and allowances changed year-over-year?
General Electric's change in sales discounts and allowances increased by 1150.0% year-over-year, from $80.00M to $1.00B.
What is the long-term trend for General Electric's change in sales discounts and allowances?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), General Electric's change in sales discounts and allowances has grown at a 245.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $47.00M to $562.00M.
What does change in sales discounts and allowances mean?
The change in estimated future costs related to sales discounts and customer incentives.