Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

Labcorp Holdings Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 168.0% to -$32.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 260.7%, from -$8.90M to -$32.10M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -28.6% 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 2019
Last reportedQ1 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

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.90M$46.10M-$2.90M-$3.30M$33.80M$40.20M$16.30M$18.50M$15.90M$54.80M-$41.60M-$8.90M$200.00K-$3.90M$47.20M-$32.10M
QoQ Change+681.4%-106.3%-13.8%>999%+18.9%-59.5%+13.5%-14.1%+244.7%-175.9%+78.6%+102.2%<-999%>999%-168.0%
YoY Change-155.9%-26.7%+662.1%+660.6%-53.0%+36.3%-355.2%+78.6%-260.7%
Range-$41.60M$54.80M
CAGR+57.1%
Avg YoY Growth+65.1%
Median YoY Growth-26.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Labcorp Holdings's change in deferred revenue?
Labcorp Holdings (LH) reported change in deferred revenue of -$32.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Labcorp Holdings's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Labcorp Holdings's change in deferred revenue decreased by 260.7% year-over-year, from -$8.90M to -$32.10M.
What is the long-term trend for Labcorp Holdings's change in deferred revenue?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Labcorp Holdings's change in deferred revenue has grown at a -28.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $67.80M to $34.60M.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.