Non-Current Liabilities

Accrued litigation

Viatris Accrued litigation decreased by 10.0% to $293.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 44.1%, from $525.60M to $293.70M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued litigation shows a downward trend with a -2.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase signals heightened legal risk or unfavorable developments in ongoing litigation, while a decrease suggests resolution of claims.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated financial liability for pending legal claims or regulatory disputes that are considered pr...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the legal environment and operational footprint of the company.

Metric ID: non_current_liabilities_litigation_reserve_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$487.70M$474.90M$715.60M$694.90M$676.30M$397.40M$297.20M$288.80M$252.10M$205.50M$244.00M$321.60M$453.00M$446.20M$472.80M$525.60M$540.80M$556.30M$326.30M$293.70M
QoQ Change-2.6%+50.7%-2.9%-2.7%-41.2%-25.2%-2.8%-12.7%-18.5%+18.7%+31.8%+40.9%-1.5%+6.0%+11.2%+2.9%+2.9%-41.3%-10.0%
YoY Change+38.7%-16.3%-58.5%-58.4%-62.7%-48.3%-17.9%+11.4%+79.7%+117.1%+93.8%+63.4%+19.4%+24.7%-31.0%-44.1%
Range$205.50M$715.60M
CAGR-10.1%
Avg YoY Growth+6.9%
Median YoY Growth-2.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viatris's accrued litigation?
Viatris (VTRS) reported accrued litigation of $293.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Viatris's accrued litigation changed year-over-year?
Viatris's accrued litigation decreased by 44.1% year-over-year, from $525.60M to $293.70M.
What is the long-term trend for Viatris's accrued litigation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Viatris's accrued litigation has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $362.90M to $326.30M.
What does accrued litigation mean?
Funds set aside to cover the expected costs of legal or regulatory disputes.