Current Assets

Income taxes receivable

Eli Lilly Income taxes receivable decreased by 8.5% to $11.80B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Income taxes receivable shows an upward trend with a 133.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate overpayment of estimated taxes or the accrual of refundable credits, representing a potential source of near-term cash inflow.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of income tax overpayments or refundable tax credits that the company expects to recover from...

Peer comparison

Common for large corporations that manage complex tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Metric ID: income_taxes_receivable

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.37B$4.08B$7.13B$16.40B$18.69B$12.90B$11.80B
QoQ Change+72.2%+74.8%+130.0%+14.0%-31.0%-8.5%
YoY Change+80.9%
Range$2.37B$18.69B
CAGR+191.6%
Avg YoY Growth+80.9%
Median YoY Growth+80.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eli Lilly's income taxes receivable?
Eli Lilly (LLY) reported income taxes receivable of $11.80B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Eli Lilly's income taxes receivable?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Eli Lilly's income taxes receivable has grown at a 133.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.37B to $12.90B.
What does income taxes receivable mean?
Tax refunds or credits owed to the company by government tax agencies.