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R&D credit carryforward
RBC Bearings R&D credit carryforward decreased by 91.6% to $1.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2023 to FY 2026), R&D credit carryforward shows a downward trend with a -39.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase reflects sustained investment in R&D, providing a future benefit that can lower the effective tax rate.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of research and development tax credits that have been earned but not yet utilized to offset t...
Peer comparison
High in innovation-heavy sectors; peers with aggressive R&D spending will typically show higher credit balances.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_credit_carryforwards_researchHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $8.10M | $16.40M | $21.50M | $1.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | +102.5% | +31.1% | -91.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +102.5% | +31.1% | -91.6% |
Range$1.80M – $21.50M
Avg YoY Growth+14.0%
Median YoY Growth+31.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RBC Bearings's r&d credit carryforward?
- RBC Bearings (RBC) reported r&d credit carryforward of $1.80M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's r&d credit carryforward?
- Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), RBC Bearings's r&d credit carryforward has grown at a -39.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.10M to $1.80M.
- What does r&d credit carryforward mean?
- Unused tax credits earned from investing in research and development that can reduce future taxes.