Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
W.W. Grainger Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) increased by 100.0% to $6M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $7M to $6M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) shows an upward trend with a 6.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests deteriorating credit quality of customers or more aggressive sales to higher-risk clients.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense recognized for anticipated losses on uncollectible accounts receivable. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Common in B2B distribution and retail; peers typically maintain low ratios relative to total receivables.
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| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4M | $4M | $6M | $4M | $4M | $5M | $6M | $4M | $5M | $6M | $8M | $6M | $6M | $6M | $5M | $7M | $6M | $7M | $3M | $6M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +50.0% | -33.3% | +0.0% | +25.0% | +20.0% | -33.3% | +25.0% | +20.0% | +33.3% | -25.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -16.7% | +40.0% | -14.3% | +16.7% | -57.1% | +100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +25.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +25.0% | +20.0% | +33.3% | +50.0% | +20.0% | +0.0% | -37.5% | +16.7% | +0.0% | +16.7% | -40.0% | -14.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
- W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $6M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
- W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $7M to $6M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.W. Grainger's accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18M to $23M.
- What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
- The estimated cost of customers who will not pay their bills.