Operating
Accrued litigation and legal settlements
Mastercard Accrued litigation and legal settlements decreased by 487.4% to -$461.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 487.4%, from $119.00M to -$461.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher legal risk or new provisions, while a decrease indicates the payment or reversal of legal liabilities.
Detailed definition
Represents the change in liabilities recorded for ongoing legal disputes or settlements. It reflects the company's estim...
Peer comparison
Common in highly regulated industries or companies facing significant antitrust or consumer protection litigation.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_accrued_litigation_e4b230Historical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$93.75M | -$93.75M | -$93.75M | -$93.75M | $51.25M | $51.25M | $51.25M | $51.25M | $119.00M | -$461.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +154.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +132.2% | -487.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +154.7% | +154.7% | +154.7% | +154.7% | +132.2% | -487.4% |
Range-$461.00M – $119.00M
CAGR+103.0%
Avg YoY Growth+43.9%
Median YoY Growth+154.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mastercard's accrued litigation and legal settlements?
- Mastercard (MA) reported accrued litigation and legal settlements of -$461.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Mastercard's accrued litigation and legal settlements changed year-over-year?
- Mastercard's accrued litigation and legal settlements decreased by 487.4% year-over-year, from $119.00M to -$461.00M.
- What does accrued litigation and legal settlements mean?
- The change in the estimated amount of money set aside for legal settlements.