Operating Expenses

Change in contingent consideration liability

MRSH Change in contingent consideration liability decreased by 47.4% to $10.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 300.0%, from -$5.00M to $10.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in contingent consideration liability shows an upward trend with a 75.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 16, 2026

How to read this metric

Fluctuations indicate changes in the expected performance of acquired businesses relative to the original deal terms.

Detailed definition

Reflects the change in the estimated fair value of liabilities owed to sellers of acquired businesses, typically based o...

Peer comparison

Common for companies with active M&A strategies; peers will show similar adjustments based on acquisition performance.

Metric ID: blk_contingent_consideration_fair_value_adjustment

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$10.00M$0.00-$9.00M$11.00M$8.00M-$31.00M-$8.00M-$67.00M$0.00-$8.00M-$5.00M$16.00M$7.00M$19.00M$10.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%+222.2%-27.3%-487.5%+74.2%-737.5%+100.0%+37.5%+420.0%-56.3%+171.4%-47.4%
YoY Change-20.0%-200.0%-116.1%+37.5%+123.9%+337.5%+300.0%
Range-$67.00M$19.00M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+66.1%
Median YoY Growth+37.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MRSH's change in contingent consideration liability?
MRSH (MRSH) reported change in contingent consideration liability of $10.00M in Q1 2026.
How has MRSH's change in contingent consideration liability changed year-over-year?
MRSH's change in contingent consideration liability increased by 300.0% year-over-year, from -$5.00M to $10.00M.
What is the long-term trend for MRSH's change in contingent consideration liability?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), MRSH's change in contingent consideration liability has grown at a 75.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.00M to $37.00M.
What does change in contingent consideration liability mean?
Adjustments to the estimated value of future payments promised to sellers of acquired companies.