Operating

Allowance for credit losses

RBC Bearings Allowance for credit losses remained flat by 0.0% to $275.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.3%, from $300.00K to $275.00K. Over 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), Allowance for credit losses shows an upward trend with a 11.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in this provision suggests deteriorating credit quality among customers or a more conservative approach to risk management.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated amount of accounts receivable or other financial assets that the company expects will not...

Peer comparison

Standard for industrial companies with significant credit sales; peers typically maintain consistent ratios relative to total receivables.

Metric ID: operating_provision_for_other_credit_losses

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$800.00K$200.00K$1.20M$1.10M
YoY Change-75.0%+500.0%-8.3%
Range$200.00K$1.20M
CAGR+11.2%
Avg YoY Growth+138.9%
Median YoY Growth-8.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses?
RBC Bearings (RBC) reported allowance for credit losses of $275.00K in Q1 2026.
How has RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses changed year-over-year?
RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $300.00K to $275.00K.
What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses?
Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), RBC Bearings's allowance for credit losses has grown at a 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $800.00K to $1.10M.
What does allowance for credit losses mean?
An estimate of the portion of customer debts that the company expects will go unpaid.