Non-Current Liabilities

Accrued litigation

Mastercard Accrued litigation decreased by 57.6% to $339.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase signals heightened legal risk or unfavorable developments in ongoing litigation, while a decrease suggests resolution of claims.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated financial liability for pending legal claims or regulatory disputes that are considered pr...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the legal environment and operational footprint of the company.

Metric ID: non_current_liabilities_litigation_reserve_current

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$930.00M$800.00M$339.00M
QoQ Change-14.0%-57.6%
YoY Change-14.0%
Range$339.00M$930.00M
Avg YoY Growth-14.0%
Median YoY Growth-14.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline

Accrued litigation at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mastercard's accrued litigation?
Mastercard (MA) reported accrued litigation of $339.00M in Q1 2026.
What does accrued litigation mean?
Funds set aside to cover the expected costs of legal or regulatory disputes.