Current Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Deferred Revenue increased by 13.8% to $261.02M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.1%, from $232.83M to $261.02M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 9.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive, signaling strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. It...

Peer comparison

Common in subscription and long-term contract businesses; highly indicative of future revenue visibility.

Metric ID: deferred_revenue_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$195.23M$195.23M$192.65M$215.13M$198.18M$198.18M$192.76M$204.55M$190.78M$190.78M$202.02M$214.21M$210.65M$210.65M$204.17M$232.83M$243.83M$234.26M$229.38M$261.02M
QoQ Change+0.0%-1.3%+11.7%-7.9%+0.0%-2.7%+6.1%-6.7%+0.0%+5.9%+6.0%-1.7%+0.0%-3.1%+14.0%+4.7%-3.9%-2.1%+13.8%
YoY Change+1.5%+1.5%+0.1%-4.9%-3.7%-3.7%+4.8%+4.7%+10.4%+10.4%+1.1%+8.7%+15.7%+11.2%+12.3%+12.1%
Range$190.78M$261.02M
CAGR+6.3%
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) reported deferred revenue of $261.02M in Q1 2026.
How has Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s deferred revenue increased by 12.1% year-over-year, from $232.83M to $261.02M.
What is the long-term trend for Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s deferred revenue has grown at a 9.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $149.11M to $229.38M.
What does deferred revenue mean?
Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.