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Allowance for doubtful accounts

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by 20.8% to $18.13M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.6%, from $23.72M to $18.13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Allowance for doubtful accounts shows a downward trend with a -12.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

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

19 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$33.66M$34.63M$34.08M$24.70M$27.53M$32.40M$35.03M$33.21M$47.45M$45.78M$39.65M$32.37M$22.01M$22.80M$23.72M$22.08M$23.41M$22.90M$18.13M
QoQ Change+2.9%-1.6%-27.5%+11.5%+17.7%+8.1%-5.2%+42.9%-3.5%-13.4%-18.4%-32.0%+3.6%+4.1%-6.9%+6.0%-2.2%-20.8%
YoY Change-18.2%-6.4%+2.8%+34.5%+72.4%+41.3%+13.2%-2.5%-53.6%-50.2%-40.2%-31.8%+6.4%+0.4%-23.6%
Range$18.13M$47.45M
CAGR-12.9%
Avg YoY Growth-3.7%
Median YoY Growth-2.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s allowance for doubtful accounts?
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $18.13M in Q3 2025.
How has Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s allowance for doubtful accounts changed year-over-year?
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $23.72M to $18.13M.
What is the long-term trend for Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s allowance for doubtful accounts?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s allowance for doubtful accounts has grown at a -12.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.84M to $22.08M.
What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
The estimated amount of money owed by customers that the company expects will not be paid.