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Allowance for doubtful accounts

Teledyne Technologies Allowance for doubtful accounts increased by 0.9% to $11.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.8%, from $15.60M to $11.10M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Allowance for doubtful accounts shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increasing allowance relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or a weakening economic environment.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not ex...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice; peers in similar industrial sectors typically maintain reserves proportional to their credit risk profile.

Metric ID: other_allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable_current

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.70M$10.60M$9.60M$10.70M$11.50M$11.40M$12.40M$14.80M$15.50M$15.60M$14.50M$15.70M$11.00M$11.10M
QoQ Change-9.4%-9.4%+11.5%+7.5%-0.9%+8.8%+19.4%+4.7%+0.6%-7.1%+8.3%-29.9%+0.9%
YoY Change-1.7%+7.5%+29.2%+38.3%+34.8%+36.8%+16.9%+6.1%-29.0%-28.8%
Range$9.60M$15.70M
CAGR-1.6%
Avg YoY Growth+11.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teledyne Technologies's allowance for doubtful accounts?
Teledyne Technologies (TDY) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $11.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Teledyne Technologies's allowance for doubtful accounts changed year-over-year?
Teledyne Technologies's allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by 28.8% year-over-year, from $15.60M to $11.10M.
What is the long-term trend for Teledyne Technologies's allowance for doubtful accounts?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Teledyne Technologies's allowance for doubtful accounts has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.70M to $11.00M.
What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
The estimated amount of money owed by customers that the company expects will not be paid.