Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Current Liabilities

Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability

Becton, Dickinson and Company Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability decreased by 26.3% to $337.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.9%, from $495.00M to $337.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability shows a downward trend with a -9.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher participation in trade-in programs, potentially indicating aggressive customer acquisition or upgrade cycles.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated financial obligation to customers who have traded in devices as part of a promotional fina...

Peer comparison

Common in telecommunications and hardware-reliant consumer platforms; peers typically report this as a component of accrued liabilities.

Metric ID: device_payment_plan_trade_in_liability

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$412.00M$419.00M$440.00M$449.00M$482.00M$502.00M$495.00M$492.00M$336.00M$457.00M$337.00M
QoQ Change—+1.7%+5.0%+2.0%+7.3%+4.1%-1.4%-0.6%-31.7%+36.0%-26.3%
YoY Change————+17.0%+19.8%+12.5%+9.6%-30.3%-9.0%-31.9%
Range$336.00M – $502.00M
CAGR-7.7%
Avg YoY Growth-1.8%
Median YoY Growth+9.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's device payment plan trade-in liability?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported device payment plan trade-in liability of $337.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's device payment plan trade-in liability changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's device payment plan trade-in liability decreased by 31.9% year-over-year, from $495.00M to $337.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's device payment plan trade-in liability?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's device payment plan trade-in liability has grown at a -9.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $412.00M to $336.00M.
What does device payment plan trade-in liability mean?
The estimated value owed to customers for devices traded in under promotional programs.