Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Current Liabilities

Accrued Litigation

STERIS Accrued Litigation remained flat by 0.0% to $43.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher legal risk or the recognition of new settlement obligations, which can negatively impact earnings.

Detailed definition

Accrued litigation represents the estimated liability for legal claims and settlements that are probable and estimable....

Peer comparison

Highly specific to the company's legal environment; peers in the pharmaceutical industry often carry similar provisions.

Metric ID: accrued_litigation

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$48.20M$43.20M$43.20M$43.20M
QoQ Change-10.4%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$43.20M$48.20M
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STERIS's accrued litigation?
STERIS (STE) reported accrued litigation of $43.20M in Q4 2025.
What does accrued litigation mean?
Money set aside to cover potential costs from legal disputes.