Operating Expenses

Bad Debt

GE Vernova Bad Debt decreased by 33.3% to $2.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 77.8%, from $9.00M to $2.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Bad Debt shows an upward trend with a 39.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 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

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.75M$2.75M$2.75M$2.75M$24.00M$30.00M$1.00M$108.00M$0.00$9.00M$6.00M$21.00M$9.00M$6.00M$12.00M$3.00M$2.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+772.7%+25.0%-96.7%>999%-100.0%-33.3%+250.0%-57.1%-33.3%+100.0%-75.0%-33.3%
YoY Change+772.7%+990.9%-63.6%>999%-100.0%-70.0%+500.0%-80.6%-33.3%+100.0%-85.7%-77.8%
Range$0.00$108.00M
CAGR-7.7%
Avg YoY Growth+473.3%
Median YoY Growth-48.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GE Vernova's bad debt?
GE Vernova (GEV) reported bad debt of $2.00M in Q1 2026.
How has GE Vernova's bad debt changed year-over-year?
GE Vernova's bad debt decreased by 77.8% year-over-year, from $9.00M to $2.00M.
What is the long-term trend for GE Vernova's bad debt?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), GE Vernova's bad debt has grown at a 39.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.00M to $30.00M.
What does bad debt mean?
The expense recorded for expected losses from customers who fail to pay their invoices.