Change in Accrued Litigation

Operating

Visa Change in Accrued Litigation remained flat by 0.0% to $325.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 552.4%, from -$72.00M to $325.75M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher anticipated legal costs, which may signal potential future cash outflows and legal risk exposure.

Detailed definition

Tracks the change in reserves set aside for legal settlements and ongoing litigation costs. This reflects management's e...

Peer comparison

Similar to legal contingency accruals found in large-cap companies facing regulatory or antitrust scrutiny.

Metric ID: cf_v_change_in_accrued_litigation

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$46.00M$245.00M-$283.00M-$72.00M$325.75M$325.75M$325.75M$325.75M
QoQ Change+432.6%-215.5%+74.6%+552.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+432.6%-215.5%+74.6%+552.4%
Range-$283.00M$325.75M
CAGR+206.0%
Avg YoY Growth+211.0%
Median YoY Growth+253.6%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Visa's change in accrued litigation?
Visa (V) reported change in accrued litigation of $325.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Visa's change in accrued litigation changed year-over-year?
Visa's change in accrued litigation increased by 552.4% year-over-year, from -$72.00M to $325.75M.
What does change in accrued litigation mean?
The change in the amount of money set aside to cover legal costs and settlements.

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