Discontinued — last reported Q1 '23

Current Assets

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Medline, Inc. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts decreased by 2.6% to $148.00M 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
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2023

How to read this metric

An increasing allowance relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not expec...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries that sell on credit; peer comparison is essential for assessing industry-specific credit risk.

Metric ID: allowance_for_doubtful_accounts

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$152.00M$148.00M
QoQ Change-2.6%
Range$148.00M$152.00M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medline, Inc. 's allowance for doubtful accounts?
Medline, Inc. (MDLN) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $148.00M in Q1 2026.
What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
The estimated amount of customer debt that the company expects will not be paid.