Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Waste Connections Change in Deferred Revenue remained flat by 0.0% to $6.83M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 49.9%, from $4.56M to $6.83M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -3.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...
Peer comparison
Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.
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change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $31.71M | $42.25M | $26.52M | $18.24M | $27.33M |
| YoY Change | — | +33.3% | -37.2% | -31.2% | +49.9% |
Range$18.24M – $42.25M
CAGR-3.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.7%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waste Connections's change in deferred revenue?
- Waste Connections (WCN) reported change in deferred revenue of $6.83M in Q4 2025.
- How has Waste Connections's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Waste Connections's change in deferred revenue increased by 49.9% year-over-year, from $4.56M to $6.83M.
- What is the long-term trend for Waste Connections's change in deferred revenue?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Waste Connections's change in deferred revenue has grown at a -3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $31.71M to $27.33M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.