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Payment-in-kind interest

DexCom Payment-in-kind interest decreased by 41.2% to $1M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.4%, from $1.9M to $1M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Payment-in-kind interest shows relatively stable performance with a 0.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the company is preserving cash by deferring interest obligations, which may signal liquidity constraints or strategic capital management.

Detailed definition

This represents interest expenses that are settled through the issuance of additional debt or equity rather than cash pa...

Peer comparison

Rare in stable companies; more common in firms with complex capital structures or high leverage.

Metric ID: operating_paid_in_kind_interest

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.1M$1.6M$1.4M$1.6M$1.6M$1.5M$1.6M$1.5M$2.1M$2.2M$2M$1.9M$1.8M$1.9M$1.9M$1.9M$1.8M$1.9M$1.7M$1M
QoQ Change-23.8%-12.5%+14.3%+0.0%-6.3%+6.7%-6.3%+40.0%+4.8%-9.1%-5.0%-5.3%+5.6%+0.0%+0.0%-5.3%+5.6%-10.5%-41.2%
YoY Change-23.8%-6.3%+14.3%-6.3%+31.3%+46.7%+25.0%+26.7%-14.3%-13.6%-5.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-10.5%-47.4%
Range$1M$2.2M
CAGR-14.5%
Avg YoY Growth+1.0%
Median YoY Growth-2.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DexCom's payment-in-kind interest?
DexCom (DXCM) reported payment-in-kind interest of $1M in Q1 2026.
How has DexCom's payment-in-kind interest changed year-over-year?
DexCom's payment-in-kind interest decreased by 47.4% year-over-year, from $1.9M to $1M.
What is the long-term trend for DexCom's payment-in-kind interest?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), DexCom's payment-in-kind interest has grown at a 0.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.2M to $7.3M.
What does payment-in-kind interest mean?
Interest costs that are paid with more debt or stock instead of cash.