Current Liabilities

Contract Liabilities and Refund Liability

Super Micro Computer, Inc. Contract Liabilities and Refund Liability increased by 302.9% to $139.08M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 93.4%, from $71.92M to $139.08M.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ3 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in refund liability may signal quality issues, while an increase in contract liabilities indicates future service obligations.

Detailed definition

This encompasses obligations to customers for undelivered goods or services and the estimated liability for potential pr...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting requirement under revenue recognition standards for companies with complex sales contracts.

Metric ID: contract_liabilities_and_refund_liability

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$42.46M$71.92M$32.86M$18.28M$34.52M$139.08M
QoQ Change+69.4%-54.3%-44.4%+88.9%+302.9%
YoY Change-22.6%+93.4%
Range$18.28M$139.08M
CAGR+158.4%
Avg YoY Growth+35.4%
Median YoY Growth+35.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s contract liabilities and refund liability?
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported contract liabilities and refund liability of $139.08M in Q1 2026.
How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s contract liabilities and refund liability changed year-over-year?
Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s contract liabilities and refund liability increased by 93.4% year-over-year, from $71.92M to $139.08M.
What does contract liabilities and refund liability mean?
Liabilities related to unfulfilled contracts and expected customer refunds.