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Contract receivable retainage

Otis Worldwide Contract receivable retainage increased by 1.8% to $58.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.8%, from $57.00M to $58.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contract receivable retainage shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High retainage balances indicate a significant portion of revenue is tied to project completion, which can impact cash flow timing.

Detailed definition

A portion of the contract price withheld by the customer until the project is completed or specific milestones are met....

Peer comparison

Standard in industries with large-scale installation projects where final payment is contingent on inspection or completion.

Metric ID: other_contract_receivables_retainage

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$75.00M$60.00M$63.00M$57.00M$58.00M
QoQ Change-20.0%+5.0%-9.5%+1.8%
YoY Change-20.0%+5.0%-9.5%+1.8%
Range$57.00M$75.00M
CAGR-22.7%
Avg YoY Growth-5.7%
Median YoY Growth-3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otis Worldwide's contract receivable retainage?
Otis Worldwide (OTIS) reported contract receivable retainage of $58.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Otis Worldwide's contract receivable retainage changed year-over-year?
Otis Worldwide's contract receivable retainage increased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $57.00M to $58.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Otis Worldwide's contract receivable retainage?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Otis Worldwide's contract receivable retainage has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $61.00M to $58.00M.
What does contract receivable retainage mean?
Contract payments held back by customers until a project is fully finished or approved.