Current Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

RBC Bearings Deferred Revenue increased by 2.2% to $59.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 81.3%, from $32.70M to $59.30M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 28.4% 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 2017
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 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
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$14.62M$15.37M$109.98M$19.60M$21.01M$22.41M$17.47M$20.60M$413.40M$20.40M$22.40M$22.50M$32.70M$25.10M$22.70M$32.70M$36.50M$70.60M$58.00M$59.30M
QoQ Change+5.1%+615.6%-82.2%+7.2%+6.7%-22.0%+17.9%>999%-95.1%+9.8%+0.4%+45.3%-23.2%-9.6%+44.1%+11.6%+93.4%-17.8%+2.2%
YoY Change+43.7%+45.8%-84.1%+5.1%>999%-9.0%+28.2%+9.2%-92.1%+23.0%+1.3%+45.3%+11.6%+181.3%+155.5%+81.3%
Range$14.62M$413.40M
CAGR+34.3%
Avg YoY Growth+144.6%
Median YoY Growth+25.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's deferred revenue?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported deferred revenue of $59.30M in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's deferred revenue increased by 81.3% year-over-year, from $32.70M to $59.30M.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's deferred revenue?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), RBC Bearings's deferred revenue has grown at a 28.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.00M to $59.30M.
What does deferred revenue mean?
Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.