Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Current Liabilities

Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability

HEICO Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability increased by 9.7% to $180.10M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.0%, from $155.29M to $180.10M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Device Payment Plan Trade-in Liability shows an upward trend with a 37.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher participation in trade-in programs, potentially indicating aggressive customer acquisition or upgrade cycles.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated financial obligation to customers who have traded in devices as part of a promotional fina...

Peer comparison

Common in telecommunications and hardware-reliant consumer platforms; peers typically report this as a component of accrued liabilities.

Metric ID: device_payment_plan_trade_in_liability

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$87.56M$128.84M$124.68M$145.75M$155.29M$170.88M$173.50M$164.24M$180.10M
QoQ Change+47.1%-3.2%+16.9%+6.5%+10.0%+1.5%-5.3%+9.7%
YoY Change+66.5%+32.6%+39.2%+12.7%+16.0%
Range$87.56M$180.10M
CAGR+43.4%
Avg YoY Growth+33.4%
Median YoY Growth+32.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEICO's device payment plan trade-in liability?
HEICO (HEI) reported device payment plan trade-in liability of $180.10M in Q4 2025.
How has HEICO's device payment plan trade-in liability changed year-over-year?
HEICO's device payment plan trade-in liability increased by 16.0% year-over-year, from $155.29M to $180.10M.
What is the long-term trend for HEICO's device payment plan trade-in liability?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), HEICO's device payment plan trade-in liability has grown at a 37.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $87.56M to $164.24M.
What does device payment plan trade-in liability mean?
The estimated value owed to customers for devices traded in under promotional programs.