Operating Expenses

Bad Debt

CRH Bad Debt increased by 200.0% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 200.0%, from $2.00M to $6.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in bad debt expense may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the estimated expense recognized for accounts receivable that are deemed uncollectible. It reflec...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for companies with significant credit-based sales.

Metric ID: isrg_bad_debt_expense

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.00M$4.00M$1.00M$2.00M$3.00M$3.00M$2.00M$5.00M$2.00M$6.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%-75.0%+100.0%+50.0%+0.0%-33.3%+150.0%-60.0%+200.0%
YoY Change-50.0%-25.0%+200.0%+0.0%+66.7%-33.3%+200.0%
Range$1.00M$6.00M
CAGR+19.7%
Avg YoY Growth+51.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH's bad debt?
CRH (CRH) reported bad debt of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CRH's bad debt changed year-over-year?
CRH's bad debt increased by 200.0% year-over-year, from $2.00M to $6.00M.
What does bad debt mean?
The expense recorded for expected losses from customers who fail to pay their invoices.