Question 1

What is CBIZ's bad debt expense, net of recoveries?

Accepted Answer

CBIZ (CBZ) reported bad debt expense, net of recoveries of $1.41M in Q1 2026.

Question 2

How has CBIZ's bad debt expense, net of recoveries changed year-over-year?

Accepted Answer

CBIZ's bad debt expense, net of recoveries increased by 237.9% year-over-year, from $417K to $1.41M.

Question 3

What is the long-term trend for CBIZ's bad debt expense, net of recoveries?

Accepted Answer

Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), CBIZ's bad debt expense, net of recoveries has grown at a 33.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.05M to $7.29M.

Question 4

What does bad debt expense, net of recoveries mean?

Accepted Answer

This represents the net expense recognized for accounts receivable deemed uncollectible, adjusted for any subsequent recoveries of previously written-off amounts. It serves as a key indicator of credit risk management and the quality of the company's accounts receivable portfolio. High levels of this expense may signal deteriorating customer creditworthiness or aggressive revenue recognition practices.

Line item	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026	Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Net income	$161,612	$122,773
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	23,750	24,791
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries	1,409	417
Adjustment to contingent purchase price liabilities	195	502
Stock-based compensation expense	7,530	5,639
Deferred income taxes	14,660	4,320
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1,349	1,298

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