Allowance for doubtful accounts
Veralto Allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by 2.8% to $35.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.4%, from $37.00M to $35.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Allowance for doubtful accounts shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
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.
other_allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable_currentHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $34.00M | $36.00M | $36.00M | $35.00M | $34.00M | $35.00M | $37.00M | $37.00M | $39.00M | $37.00M | $36.00M | $35.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.9% | +0.0% | -2.8% | -2.9% | +2.9% | +5.7% | +0.0% | +5.4% | -5.1% | -2.7% | -2.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +5.9% | — | — | -2.8% | +2.8% | +5.7% | +14.7% | +5.7% | -2.7% | -5.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Veralto's allowance for doubtful accounts?
- Veralto (VLTO) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $35.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Veralto's allowance for doubtful accounts changed year-over-year?
- Veralto's allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $37.00M to $35.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Veralto's allowance for doubtful accounts?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Veralto's allowance for doubtful accounts has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.00M to $36.00M.
- What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
- The estimated amount of money owed by customers that the company expects will not be paid.