Operating

Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

Medtronic Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) increased by 3.7% to $28.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.6%, from $18.00M to $28.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) shows relatively stable performance with a -1.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Aug 26, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may signal deteriorating customer credit health or a more aggressive sales strategy targeting riskier clients.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated expense for accounts receivable that the company believes will not be collected. It serves...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for any business extending credit terms to customers.

Metric ID: operating_provision_for_doubtful_accounts

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$25.00M$15.00M$26.00M$8.00M$9.00M$15.00M$22.00M$17.00M$19.00M$21.00M$24.00M$17.00M$28.00M$18.00M$48.00M$30.00M$27.00M$28.00M
QoQ Change-40.0%+73.3%-69.2%+12.5%+66.7%+46.7%-22.7%+11.8%+10.5%+14.3%-29.2%+64.7%-35.7%+166.7%-37.5%-10.0%+3.7%
YoY Change-64.0%+0.0%-15.4%+112.5%+111.1%+40.0%+9.1%+0.0%+47.4%-14.3%+100.0%+76.5%-3.6%+55.6%
Range$8.00M$48.00M
CAGR+2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+32.5%
Median YoY Growth+24.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medtronic's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Medtronic (MDT) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $28.00M in Q2 2025.
How has Medtronic's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
Medtronic's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) increased by 55.6% year-over-year, from $18.00M to $28.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Medtronic's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Medtronic's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a -1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $131.00M to $123.00M.
What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
The estimated cost of customers failing to pay their invoices.