Current Liabilities

Contract Liabilities

RBC Bearings Contract Liabilities decreased by 9.9% to $79.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 557.0%, from $12.10M to $79.50M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Contract Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 84.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong future revenue visibility and customer demand, while a decrease may indicate faster fulfillment or slowing sales.

Detailed definition

This represents the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the company has already received co...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with long-term service contracts or subscription-based diagnostic models; peers with high recurring revenue often show higher balances.

Metric ID: contract_liabilities

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$9.64M$8.94M$8.07M$10.40M$3.90M$9.30M$17.82M$19.80M$4.60M$22.40M$20.30M$19.90M$10.10M$13.10M$19.10M$12.10M$7.00M$53.50M$88.20M$79.50M
QoQ Change-7.3%-9.7%+28.8%-62.5%+138.3%+91.7%+11.1%-76.8%+387.0%-9.4%-2.0%-49.2%+29.7%+45.8%-36.6%-42.1%+664.3%+64.9%-9.9%
YoY Change-59.6%+4.0%+120.8%+90.4%+17.9%+141.0%+13.9%+0.5%+119.6%-41.5%-5.9%-39.2%-30.7%+308.4%+361.8%+557.0%
Range$3.90M$88.20M
CAGR+55.9%
Avg YoY Growth+97.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's contract liabilities?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported contract liabilities of $79.50M in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's contract liabilities changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's contract liabilities increased by 557.0% year-over-year, from $12.10M to $79.50M.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's contract liabilities?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), RBC Bearings's contract liabilities has grown at a 84.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.75M to $79.50M.
What does contract liabilities mean?
Money received from customers for products or services that have not yet been delivered.