Operating

Allowance for credit losses

RBC Bearings Allowance for credit losses remained flat by 0.0% to $275.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.3%, from $300.00K to $275.00K. Over 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Allowance for credit losses shows an upward trend with a 11.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests deteriorating credit quality among customers or a more conservative outlook on collectability.

Detailed definition

The expense recognized to account for the estimated risk of non-payment on receivables or other financial assets. It rep...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for companies with significant accounts receivable or credit-based revenue models.

Metric ID: operating_provision_for_other_credit_losses

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$800.00K$200.00K$1.20M$1.10M
YoY Change-75.0%+500.0%-8.3%
Range$200.00K$1.20M
CAGR+11.2%
Avg YoY Growth+138.9%
Median YoY Growth-8.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported allowance for credit losses of $275.00K in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $300.00K to $275.00K.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses?
Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses has grown at a 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $800.00K to $1.10M.
What does allowance for credit losses mean?
The estimated cost of customers failing to pay their debts.